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Duckhorn files lawsuit over Duck Dynasty wines
Press Democrat ^ | January 10, 2014 | By CATHY BUSSEWITZ

Posted on 01/10/2014 9:37:52 PM PST by rey

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To: o-n-money

Did he really try to sue Spike TV? When I think of that action flick station, Spike Lee’s contrived and tedious racist fables are not what comes to mind. He is lucky the estate of the goofy 1950’s entertainer Spike Jones have not tried to sue him, for putting a stain on the name.


21 posted on 01/10/2014 10:06:32 PM PST by lee martell
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"the goofy 1950’s entertainer Spike Jones"

An apt description. I think I also remember the Spike Lee lawsuit.
22 posted on 01/10/2014 10:08:12 PM PST by Steve_Seattle
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To: Valpal1

That sounds awful insecure of Duckhorn, who boasts an upscale product. This isn’t drugstore wine?

A salute to the redneck craze would probably be a fitting answer. “Duckhorn Redneck” and the label duck would be wearing a camo bonnet or something humorous like that.


23 posted on 01/10/2014 10:09:34 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (The Lion of Judah will roar again if you give him a big hug and a cheer and mean it. See my page.)
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To: doc1019

Same here. Not impressed at all.


24 posted on 01/10/2014 10:15:48 PM PST by matt04 (I)
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To: rey

The Duck Commander brand has common sense on its side in this case, not to mention superior trademark legal representation. The Robertsons have advanced the “duck” image a lot further in three years than the Duckhorns have in their 37 years of grape pressing. A rising tide lifts all boats, and the Californians ought to be grateful for the heightened recognition.


25 posted on 01/10/2014 10:17:30 PM PST by Always A Marine
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To: HiTech RedNeck
You can copyright a duck?

Probably not, but no doubt they get their lawyers to bullyrag any startup that uses a duck in its branding. Most will be cowed into giving in, not wanting the expense of a legal battle.

26 posted on 01/10/2014 10:24:50 PM PST by Mr Ramsbotham (If you liked the website, you'll LOVE the healthcare!)
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To: rey

What a pathetic, brain dead lawsuit. These goofballs can’t make it so that no one else can put a duck on their wine bottles. Hopefully this one gets laughed out of court and that have to pay for the DD boys lawyers fees.


27 posted on 01/10/2014 10:25:02 PM PST by dennisw (The first principle is to find out who you are then you can achieve anything -- Buddhist monk)
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To: rey

Remind not to buy any crappy duck thorn wine


28 posted on 01/10/2014 10:26:06 PM PST by dennisw (The first principle is to find out who you are then you can achieve anything -- Buddhist monk)
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To: doc1019

“Several years ago I was given several bottles of Duckhorn wine ... wasn’t impressed.”

Not me. I was impressed. When you shoot those bottles, there’s a unique “ping” to the explosion.


29 posted on 01/10/2014 10:27:07 PM PST by max americana (fired liberals in our company last election, and I laughed while they cried (true story))
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To: rey

“Duckhorn files lawsuit over Duck Dynasty wines”
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Morons on parade.


30 posted on 01/10/2014 10:31:23 PM PST by AlexW
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To: max americana

I hope you consumed this swill before shooting the bottles.


31 posted on 01/10/2014 10:32:14 PM PST by doc1019
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To: rey

Hey Duckhorn Winery — Duck you!


32 posted on 01/10/2014 10:33:45 PM PST by Bob
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To: Fungi

> The Napa Valley winery is going after the Duck Dynasty folks because they’ve used the word “Duck” and an image of a duck on their wines.

Not because they used the word, “duck”. Because they think they see a big payday by going after the Robertson because they’re loaded now


33 posted on 01/10/2014 10:36:11 PM PST by jsanders2001
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To: HiTech RedNeck
Like if Duckhorn came up with a variety they called Duckhorn Redneck.

Foghorn Leghorn might, I say, might, have something to say about that.

34 posted on 01/10/2014 10:37:17 PM PST by bubbacluck (America 180)
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To: rey

Yep. It fits the bill.


35 posted on 01/10/2014 10:39:08 PM PST by llevrok (Obama 2008 : "If you vote for me, you can keep your country")
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The bill.... heh


36 posted on 01/10/2014 10:39:38 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
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To: doc1019

Nah. The guy who gave it to us hated it too but I did get a swig of it before placing it for target practice.


37 posted on 01/10/2014 10:46:49 PM PST by max americana (fired liberals in our company last election, and I laughed while they cried (true story))
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To: rey

If I were the judge, I’d throw these “Duckhorn” people in jail until they lighten up. I wonder if they are homosexuals. Ducks and the word duck are not copyrighted. Now, back in the 70s, I used to drink a lot of BUCKHORN beer. If the owners are still around, I see a potential lawsuit against these winos at Duckhorn.


38 posted on 01/10/2014 10:52:35 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (If you like your ObamaCare, you can keep your ObamaCare. I'll pass. PERIOD!)
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To: rey

Imo, Duckhorn could care less about winning the lawsuit. They are interested in the free advertisement for their product. The longer the lawsuit goes on, the more free advertisement they will receive for their product.


39 posted on 01/10/2014 10:56:10 PM PST by rawhide
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To: lee martell

Didn’t make it up. Google RACIST ASSSHOLES./s


40 posted on 01/10/2014 11:00:18 PM PST by o-n-money
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