Supreme Court takes up Jack Daniel’s case against dog toy company
Jack Daniel's Whiskey has a bone to pick with a dog toy company, and the Supreme Court on Monday he agreed to hear his case.VIP Products, an Arizona-based company, makes dog toys that resemble Jack Daniel's iconic whiskey bottles. "Bad Spaniels Silly Squeaker" toys are labeled "43% Poo by Vol." and "Old No. 2 on your Tennessee rug." Jack Daniel's argues that the toys are a violation of federal trademark rights and tarnish the company's brand.the company said in a presentation contrary to the the motion that the products are a "playful parodic tradition" that they have carried on for…
