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 ...

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously decided the trademark parody case captioned Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC in favor ...

The chew toy has the words "The Old No. 2 on Your Tennessee Carpet," a play on the Jack Daniel’s phrase "Old No. 7 brand." While the Jack Daniel's bottle reveals that it is 40% alcohol by volume ...

Jack Daniel’s claims VIP and similar companies used this type of trademark infringement to produce funny alcohol-themed rip-offs to market to children. “The Ninth Circuit’s decision gives copycats ...

It is fair to expect Wednesday’s arguments in Jack Daniel’s Properties v.VIP Products to be heated, as the justices consider the possibility that protection for parodies requires an exception to ...