The USPTO and US Federal Circuit weigh in on a trademark case involving Sazerac’s Fireball and Bullshine Distillery’s Firebull.
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Fireball is Strong, But Weak as a TM
The USPTO and US Federal Circuit weigh in on a trademark case involving Sazerac’s Fireball and Bullshine Distillery’s Firebull.
