Heaven Hill Distilleries, Inc. v. Log Still Distilling, LLC

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Case Number:

3:21-cv-00190

Court:

Kentucky Western

Nature of Suit:

Trademark

Judge:

Benjamin Beaton

Firms

  1. December 16, 2021

    Bourbon Co. Partly Blocks Namesake's Kin From Using Name

    The Kentucky spirits giant that currently sells J.W. Dant bourbon can temporarily block a new whiskey distillery launched by the great-great-great-grandson of the brand's 19th-century founder from using the name to promote the brand, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

  2. March 24, 2021

    Bourbon Co. Sues Namesake's Great-Great-Great-Grandson

    The Kentucky spirits giant that currently sells J.W. Dant bourbon is suing a new whiskey distillery launched by the great-great-great-grandson of the brand's 19th-century founder, accusing him of violating trademark law by using his own last name.