Vineyard Investigations v. E. & J. Gallo Winery

  1. January 05, 2021

    Barefoot Winery Can't Stomp Out Irrigator's IP Claims

    The California winery behind the Barefoot Wine brand can't stick a cork in patent infringement claims lodged by an irrigation consultant, a federal judge has ruled.

  2. October 21, 2019

    Wine Giant Gallo's Grapes Draw Legal Wrath In Patent Suit

    A vineyard management and consulting firm says leading California wine distributor E. & J. Gallo Winery stole its automated vineyard management technology and is now taking credit for the invention, according to a patent infringement suit filed Friday in California federal court.