Last month, in a case "about dog toys and whiskey," the Supreme Court weakened—but did not eliminate—First Amendment protections for parody use of others' trademarks (Jack Daniel's Properties v. VIP ...

Generally speaking, “trademark parody fair use” is a defense where an unauthorized trademark user claims that the use should be shielded from liability because of public interests such as freedom of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A dog toy called “Bad Spaniels,” shaped like a Jack Daniel's whiskey bottle, is at the center of a trademark dispute that will go ...

On June 8, 2023, in a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court held that parody products that mimic the trademarks and trade dress of recognized brands can constitute trademark infringement, subject to ...

An Arizona company that sells squeaky, chewable dog toys spoofing Jack Daniel's whiskey is not protected by the First Amendment, the Supreme Court said Thursday. In a narrow, unanimous ruling in favor ...

(Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court handed brand owners a win against parody products on Thursday when it ruled that "Bad Spaniels" dog toys resembling Jack Daniel's whiskey bottles are not shielded by ...

June 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court handed brand owners a win against parody products on Thursday when it ruled that "Bad Spaniels" dog toys resembling Jack Daniel's whiskey bottles are not ...