Supreme Court Rules for Jack Daniel's in Trademark Dispute over 'Bad Spaniels' Dog Toy

The U.S. Supreme Court revived a lawsuit by Jack Daniel's Properties Inc. against VIP Products LLC over a chewable dog toy designed to mimic the iconic whiskey bottle.
The Supreme Court threw out a lower court’s ruling that the chew toy is an “expressive work” protected by the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jack Daniel's in a trademark lawsuit against VIP Products over a poop-themed dog toy that parodies its iconic liquor bottle.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Jack Daniel's in a trademark dispute against a poop-themed dog toy that parodies the company's whiskey bottles.
The Supreme Court gave Jack Daniel's a new chance to win a trademark dispute with the makers of the Bad Spaniels dog toy.