By: Joanne Boyd
I am very impressed with how the Jack Daniel’s company handled this, rather than have a lawyer write the type of cease and desist letters that are usually written! As BenjMartin said below, it’s a...
View ArticleBy: Christopher Todesco
So if JD really wanted to be awesome in this case, they’d allow the book to use the original cover and he’d print “Cover style used with permission of Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc.”… Wonders what...
View ArticleBy: cetgueli
I like it. As sophomoric as it sounds, let’s go back to being nice to each other.
View ArticleBy: Richard Nilsson
Before you ll jump through the hoops, take a moment to think. Is it possible that it was a marketing strategy from the start? Maybe done together with the author of said book. J.D. corp is currently...
View ArticleBy: Richard Nilsson
And the full news report in english http://www.thelocal.se/42104/20120718/
View ArticleBy: KellicTiger
I don’t drink JD but I have to give them props for being classy about this.
View ArticleBy: KellicTiger
Did you miss “The filing of the lawsuit is the latest escalation in a long-running dispute between Jack Daniel’s and Rockbaren over the pub’s logo” You sure that in the beginning JD was being...
View ArticleBy: Richard Nilsson
The bar has changed both the logo and ownership since the start of the dispute
View ArticleBy: Nathan Pinno
Way to go Jack Daniels Properties! Being nice is always easier than being mean!
View ArticleBy: Claire Veale
Cough medicine always goes down better with a little bit of sugar added.
View ArticleBy: Simon Payn
Finally, an intelligent, and cost-effective way of protecting your brand. JD has spared themselves the costs of hundreds of hours of legal fees, by simply treating the author and his representatives as...
View ArticleBy: Richard Arnold
It’s consistent with the wonderful way they treat visitors to their home factory. You get to enjoy a pleasant, informative tour, a picture online, and a full experience that’s enjoyable. Jack Daniels...
View ArticleBy: Darcie Grisham
I must say that I am very impressed with the way JD handled this situation. They could have followed the road of nasty, threatening legalities that many brands would have taken, but they opted instead...
View ArticleBy: Catherine Petrini
No, not unless the book is self-published. Publishing contracts give cover-approval rights to very few authors. Even big-name authors generally do not have the right to approve covers, though if...
View ArticleBy: Catherine Petrini
Even if it’s a pop culture reference, they’d still be on shaky ground in a trademark suit. A cultural reference would make more of a difference if it were a copyright issue rather than a trademark...
View ArticleBy: Terry Gilman
Totally agree. I hope JD and the person or people directly responsible will receive widespread recognition and will be willing to be held up as a shining example. Perhaps the positive response will...
View ArticleBy: MattPhive
I would love to see Microsoft, Disney, or the RIAA handle a C&D like this. In this world of unfeeling corporate BS, it’s nice to know that there’s still someone who has a little heart. Well played,...
View ArticleBy: Rancorr
How was it a misstep? According to the owner of said site, “In April of 2008, the people responsible for the Jack Daniel’s trademark contacted me and asked me to stop using the name “ILoveJackDaniels”,...
View ArticleBy: John Sandford
I’m sorry, Anita and Sprithitler, Daniel Clark is correct. JD could have stopped them cold with a cease and desist, then blown them away in a detailed breakdown of elements (one of the procedures...
View ArticleBy: Julie Reilly
Well done JD, not only intelligently and sympathetically handled but you increased your brand worth in the process. If only all trademark disputes could be like this …. please take not those companies...
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