SCOTUS To Hear Jack Daniels Vs Squeaky Dog Toy Case

Axios reports:

The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a dispute between Jack Daniel’s and a dog toy company that sells chewable “Bad Spaniels” whiskey bottles. The case carries implications for trademark law — and a number of companies, like Levi Strauss and the makers of Campbell Soup, have filed amicus briefs on the topic.

Jack Daniel’s asked the Supreme Court to hear its case against the toy maker, claiming that the “poop-themed dog toys” could confound shoppers.

“To be sure, everyone likes a good joke. But VIP’s profit-motivated ‘joke’ confuses consumers by taking advantage of Jack Daniel’s hard-earned goodwill,” Lisa Blatt, the company’s lead attorney, wrote in a court filing.

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