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19 October 2022TrademarksSarah Speight

‘Bad Spaniels’ dog toy maker pushes against Jack Daniel’s SCOTUS bid

Parody dog chew at the centre of decision against the whiskey maker | Amicus curie from at least six brands and TM groups, including Campbell Soup, Levis, and INTA.

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