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Narrow ‘Bad Spaniels’ Ruling Leaves Wiggle Room For Lower Courts

Member Michael Graif spoke to Bloomberg Law about the unanswered questions following the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling on the 'Bad Spaniels' chew toy's copyright infringement of Jack Daniel's whiskey label. Michael commented, "You have to examine whether it’s being used to distinguish the product. Trade dress is particularly susceptible because it’s not hidden."

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Bloomberg Law