It's AZ dog toy firm VIP Products vs. Jack Daniel's in Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will decide whether or not an Phoenix-based dog toy company can mock the famous whiskey brand.
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The Supreme Court will decide whether or not an Phoenix-based dog toy company can mock the famous whiskey brand.
As expected, Wednesday’s argument in Jack Daniel's Properties v VIP Products showcased the justices grappling with line-drawing. At issue in the case was how First Amendment trademark principles should apply to a dog toy that pokes fun at Jack Daniel’s whiskey – a toy the size and shape of a Jack Da
WASHINGTON — An Arizona dog-toy manufacturer told the Supreme Court Wednesday that its “Bad Spaniels” squeaky toy is a “playful parody” of Jack Daniel’s that does not infringe on the
"The Old No. 2, on your Tennessee Carpet." "43% Poo By Vol." "100% Smelly." Those are just a few of the quotes employed by Phoenix-based business VIP for their "Bad Spaniels" dog toy.
Phoenix-based VIP's toy mimics the design of the Jack Daniel's bottle with dog-themed text alterations, like replacing "Old No. 7" with "the Old No. 2, on your Tennessee Carpet."