Issue No. 037 · August 5, 2026
Jack Daniel's loses a parody appeal, Buc-ee's opens a new mascot fight, and Apple seeks an injunction against OpenAI.
Jack Daniel's Loses Bad Spaniels Tarnishment Appeal
The Ninth Circuit reversed an injunction against VIP Products and directed the trial court to enter judgment for the maker of the Bad Spaniels dog toy in its long-running trademark fight with Jack Daniel's.
Read the mark →Buc-ee's Opens New Ohio Mascot Trademark Fight
Buc-ee's filed a federal trademark lawsuit against Beaver's Mini Mart in Beavercreek, Ohio, alleging that the local store's cartoon beaver mascot is too similar to its own branding.
Read the mark →Crave Copyright Plaintiff Faces Fees and Appeal Bond
A federal judge found the defendants in a copyright case over Tracy Wolff's Crave novels entitled to attorney fees and ordered plaintiff Lynne Freeman to post a $150,000 bond to continue her appeal.
Read the mark →Apple Seeks OpenAI Injunction in Trade Secret Case
Apple asked a federal court for a preliminary injunction and expedited discovery in its trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI, io, and two former Apple employees.
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