White Oak Vineyards & Winery LLC v. White Oak Spirits, LLC

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Case overview

Case Number:

2:14-cv-09830

Court:

California Central

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Michael W. Fitzgerald

Firms

  1. April 03, 2015

    Vodka Co. Drops 'White Oak' Name As Winery Drops IP Suit

    Less than a month after a federal judge ruled that consumers were likely to confuse a "White Oak" vodka and a "White Oak" wine, the Florida spirits maker behind the liquor brand has agreed to change its name.

  2. March 09, 2015

    Winery Wins TM Injunction Against Same-Name Spirits Maker

    A California federal judge on Monday granted California winery White Oak Vineyard & Winery LLC's request to enjoin Florida vodka maker White Oak Spirits LLC from using its White Oak trademark, ruling the Ninth Circuit has not recognized a distinction between wine and spirits in trademark cases. 

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