Jack Daniel’s loses latest round in ‘Bad Spaniels’ trademark saga

A US appeals court has ruled that the drinks brand failed to prove that a parody dog toy damaged its reputation, raising the evidential bar for brand owners bringing trademark tarnishment claims.

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Jack Daniel’s loses latest round in ‘Bad Spaniels’ trademark saga

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