Jack Daniel’s, Bad Spaniels Spat to Hit Supreme Court (Podcast)

March 10, 2023, 8:17 PM UTC

The Jack Daniel’s brand is at the heart of the US Supreme Court’s latest intellectual property dispute that pits free speech protections against trademark concerns.

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The Tennessee whiskey company says pet toy maker VIP Products is tarnishing its brand with potty-themed dog toys called “Bad Spaniels.”

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