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Prohibition may be history, but its echoes are reverberating in today’s craft spirits industry. Distiller Magazine’s latest article explores the surprising resurgence of prohibitionist movements and what it means for craft distillers navigating the modern regulatory landscape. Dive into the challenges—and opportunities—facing our community at the intersection of tradition and advocacy. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gBMRBxUP

IS THE CZECH WATCHDOG THE HOME OF ANTITRUST SANTA CLAUS? 🎅 Brno is the official European capital of Christmas🎄and I was there to show you its magical markets, mulled wine and more. I would also like to mention that together with Petra Pipkova we wrote an article for the HAVEL & PARTNERS blog. It is about antitrust news. Hard to find any connection? There is one! The Czech Antimonopoly Office is located in Brno in the capital of Christmas. So is the Czech Competition Authority the home of Antitrust Santa Claus?🎅We shall see. Anyway, from the heart of Europe, from Brno, I wish you all a Merry Christmas. #Brno #EuropeanChristmasCapital #ChristmasMarkets #MulledWine #CompetitionLaw #CompetitionAuthority

Kleinbard LLC attorney James Yoakum recently contributed a byline to American Distilling Institute's Distiller Magazine. In the article, James discusses exit strategies and key considerations for craft distillers thinking of selling their business. Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/3vVWNdX #ClientNews #Publicrelations #Distilling

CAFC vacated the dismissal of COGNAC opposition, ruling the Board erred in applying the DuPont factors. Fame, similarity of marks, and dilution claims all reconsidered. Read more here: [pdf link] #TrademarkLaw #LegalNews #CAFC #COGNAC

As New York prepares to open its doors to DtC spirits shipping, what rules will distillers need to follow? And how can other states follow suit? Find out in our upcoming webinar with leaders from New York State Distillers Guild, Malkin Law and Sovos ShipCompliant. https://ow.ly/eZau50Tr5H8

INSIGHT | Koninklijke v Cantarella: An Instant Coffee Clash In the recent Federal Court decision of Koninklijke v Cantarella, the Court dismissed claims that Cantarella’s Vittoria coffee jar infringed the Moccona coffee jar, which is the subject of a registered shape trade mark. This decision offers valuable insights into the challenges associated with enforcing shape trade marks. In this Insight, Tim O'Callaghan, Travis Shueard and Zara Cox analyse the decision and its consequences. Click the link below to read more about the court's decision and the implications for your business: https://lnkd.in/gXKJAKwC #IntellectualProperty #TradeMarks #PiperAlderman

We continue to see both states and the wholesale channel attack and make it harder for consumers to buy direct and producers and other sellers of products in the beverage alcohol business to sell, if you truly want to help educate and not just grumble about how things should modernize, you should sign up with the Craft Wine Association and support their educational efforts. No one else is doing this to help our industry.   If you sit idly just watching, it will be too late. Time to help educate legislators. #dtc #selfdistribution #freedomofchoice #letusbeadults #regulatorycompliance #freemarkets #modernize

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☕ Brewing Up Justice: Australia Federal Court's blend on coffee jar trade mark dispute ☕ In Australia, where coffee culture thrives, it's no surprise that coffee products often spark legal battles. Recently, two major coffee producers, KDE (Moccona) and Cantarella (Vittoria), faced off in the Federal Court over their coffee jar designs. KDE accused Cantarella of trade mark infringement, misleading conduct, and passing off, while Cantarella sought to cancel KDE's shape mark registration. On 7 November 2024, the court dismissed all claims, allowing both companies to continue using their respective jars. This case delves into the complexities of trade mark law, especially regarding shape marks. Discover the court's reasoning and key takeaways for traders in our latest article by Shehana Wijesena, Sanya Bhatnagar and Jonathan Wong. 🔗 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/ecfJskHm #trademark #intellectualproperty #disputes #australia #coffee