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Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Electronic Filing System. http://estta.uspto.gov
ESTTA Tracking number: ESTTA1080020
Filing date: 09/06/2020
IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
Proceeding 92073878
Party DefendantJeffrey Szafarski
CorrespondenceAddress
DAVID L HOFFMANHOFFMAN PATENT GROUP PLC28494 WESTINGHOUSE PLACE , SUITE 204VALENCIA, CA 91355UNITED STATESPrimary Email: [email protected]
Submission Other Motions/Papers
Filer's Name David L Hoffman
Filer's email [email protected]
Signature /David L Hoffman/
Date 09/06/2020
Attachments Motion for Summary Judgment.pdf(559107 bytes )Declaration of David L Hoffman iso MSJ.pdf(1060311 bytes )Ex 1 Docket from Allied Lomar v Lone Star Distillery LLC Tx case.pdf(327623bytes )Ex 2 Verdict Form in ALI v Lone Star.pdf(64130 bytes )Ex 3 JUDGMENT in Allied Lomar v Lone Star.pdf(64996 bytes )Ex 4 First Amended complaint.pdf(287804 bytes )Ex 5 Fifth Circuit Opinion case no 17-50148.pdf(114876 bytes )Ex 6 COWBOY BOURBON.pdf(1312644 bytes )Ex 7 PANIOLO.pdf(912283 bytes )Ex 8 Cowboy Country Gold Spur.pdf(495083 bytes )Ex 9 Paniolo at dictionary dot com.pdf(742743 bytes )Ex 10 Paniolo in Merriam-Webster.pdf(777184 bytes )Ex 11 ANGELS and COWBOYS.pdf(263980 bytes )Ex 12 PURPLE COWBOY.pdf(226566 bytes )Ex 13 Cowboy Red.pdf(329225 bytes )Ex 14 Vintage Cowboy.pdf(1229744 bytes )Ex 15 COWBOY COLA.pdf(303296 bytes )Ex 16 RFD 20200617.pdf(43399 bytes )Ex 17 Cowboy RPD Responses.pdf(117361 bytes )Ex 18 Doc Prodn showing COWBOY LITTLE BARREL offered forsale.pdf(3256051 bytes )Ex 19 Wine sellers from Doc Prodn list.pdf(1378688 bytes )Ex 20 COWBOY search.pdf(191319 bytes )Ex 21 companies selling wine and whiskey.pdf(1095124 bytes )Ex 22 COLA for CALIFORNIA COWBOY.pdf(225957 bytes )Ex 23 Cowboy Rog Responses.pdf(62986 bytes )Ex 24 Definition of COWBOY.pdf(502091 bytes )Ex 25 dkt no 1 Petitition to Cancel in 851 proceeding.pdf(115731 bytes )Ex 26 92060851 dkt 21 RESPONSE by Petitioner.pdf(90425 bytes )Ex 27 92060851 dkt 25 RESPONSE by Registrant ack abandonment.pdf(40154bytes )Ex 28 COWBOY BOURBON application for whiskey Tess Page.pdf(219430bytes )
Ex 29 PANIOLO for whiskey Tess Page.pdf(234229 bytes )Ex 30 COWBOY appln by Domino Brands sn 86336251.pdf(232098 bytes )Ex 31 Office Action in sn 86336251 on COWBOY.pdf(127875 bytes )Ex 32 ANGELS and COWBOYS for wine.pdf(243643 bytes )Ex 33 PURPLE COWBOY for wine.pdf(237526 bytes )Ex 34 COWBOY RED for wine.pdf(235419 bytes )Ex 35 VINTAGE COWBOY for wine.pdf(217645 bytes )Jeffrey Szafarski Signed Declaration.pdf(504162 bytes )Ex A Griffs COWBOY Whiskey.pdf(461166 bytes )
IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
_______________________________________________
Allied Lomar, Inc.,
Petitioner,
v. Jeffrey Szafarski,
Registrant.
__________________________________
REGISTRANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
Cancellation No. 92073878
Registration No. 5,811,545
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF AUTHORITIES …………………………………………………………………………………… ii
I. INTRODUCTION .…………………………………………………………………. ………………… 1
II. UNDISPUTED FACTUAL BACKGROUND …………………………………… ... ………………… 2
III. SUMMARY JUDGEMENT STANDARDS………………………………………..………………….. 5
IV. THERE IS NO LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION OF REGISTRANT’S CALIFORNIA
COWBOY WITH PETITIONER’S ALLEGED MARK COWBOY LITTLE BARREL…………………… 6
A. Du Pont Factors ……………………………………………………………………..…………………… 6
B. Here CALIFORNIA COWBOY Is Sufficiently Different from COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL That There Is No Likelihood of Confusion………………..............……………………. 7
C. It Has Already Been Held by a District Court and Affirmed on Appeal that a Third Party’s
Mark COWBOY BOURBON Is Not Confusingly Similar to COWBOY LITTLE BARREL.. ………………….. 9
D. Several Other du Pont Factors Favor a Finding of No Likelihood of Confusion……..…………………... 10
1. Factor (4): The conditions under which and buyers to whom sales are made, i.e. “impulse” vs. careful, sophisticated purchasing……………………………………………. 10
2. Factor (5): The fame of the prior mark (sales, advertising, length of use)………. …………………… 11
3. Factor (6): The number and nature of similar marks in use on similar goods…………………………. 11
4. Factor (7): The nature and extent of any actual confusion……………………………………………... 14
5. Factor (8): The length of time during and conditions under which there
has been concurrent use without evidence of actual confusion………………….……………………..... 14
6. Factor (13): Any other established fact probative of the effect of use…………...……………………..... 14
E. Registrant’s Mark CALIFORNIA COWBOY Is also Not Confusingly Similar to COWBOY LITTLE BARREL in Petitioner’s ‘912 Application……………..………………………………….. 15
F. Conclusion …………………………….………………………………......................………………………… 15
V. PETITIONER’S CLAIMS OF RIGHTS IN THE ALLEGED COMMON LAW MARK “COWBOY” AND ALLEGED LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION WITH CALIFORNIA COWBOY BOTH FAIL IN VIEW OF PREVIOUSLY EXISTING AND EXTENSIVE THIRD PARTY PRIOR RIGHTS AND FOR OTHER REASONS.. 16
A. Petitioner Lacks Any Rights in COWBOY …………………………………………………………………….. 16
1. It Is Not Possible for Petitioner to Have Rights in COWBOY Alone Given the Prior Use and
Application of COWBOY BOURBON and The Texas Litigation ………..……………………………… 16
2. It Is Not Possible for Petitioner to Have Rights in COWBOY Alone Given
the Prior Use and Registration of PANIOLO Which Means “COWBOY” …...………………….………. 18 3. There Is Also a Pending Application No. 86336251 Filed July 14, 2014 on COWBOY by Domino Brands, LLC by Petitioner’s Counsel Which Is on Bourbon Whiskey and Which Has Been Rejected and Suspended…………. 18
4. Petitioner cannot have rights in COWBOY alone given many users thereof … ………………….……. .. 19
5. Conclusion: Petitioner Has No Rights in COWBOY Alone …………………...………………….……… 19
B. CALIFORNIA COWBOY Is Sufficiently Different from COWBOY Given Petitioner’s
Very Narrow Rights, If Any, Such That There Is No Likelihood of Confusion ………….……………………. 20
VI. PETITIONER’S FALSE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN CLAIM IS NOT TENABLE ………………………. 20
VII. CONCLUSION …………………………………………………………………………….…………………… 22
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TABLE OF AUTHORITIES
Cases
Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242 (1986) …….……..…………………………………………....... 6
Blonder-Tongue Labs., Inc. v. University of Illinois Foundation, 402 U.S. 313, 91 S.Ct. 1434, 28 L.Ed.2d 788, 169 USPQ 513 (1971) ………………………………… 16
Celotex Corp. v. Caterett, 477 U.S. 317, 91 L. Ed. 2d 265, 106 S. Ct. 2548 (1986) ………………..…… …… 5
Citigroup Inc v. Capital City Bank Group Inc.,637 F.3d 1344, 98 USPQ2d 1253 (Fed. Cir. 2011) ...…………… 8, 20
Coach Servs., Inc v. Triumph Learning, LLC, 668 F.3d 1356, 1366 (Fed. Cir. 2012) …………………………… 7, 8
Federated Foods, Inc. v. Fort Howard Paper Co., 544 F.2d 1098, 192 USPQ 24 (C.C.P.A. 1976) ……………. 7
General Electro Music Corp. v. Samick Music Corp., 19 F. 3d 1405 (Fed. Cir. 1994) …………………………… 16
Herbko Int'l, Inc. v. Kappa Books, Inc., 308 F.3d 1156 (Fed. Cir. 2002) …………………………………………. 7
In re Dixie Rests., Inc., 105 F.3d 1405, 1406-07, 41 USPQ2d1531 (Fed. Cir. 1997) …………………………….. 7
In re E. I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 177 USPQ 563 (CCPA 1973) .…………………………… 6, 7
In re Majestic Distilling Co., Inc., 315 F.3d 1311, 65 USPQ2d 1201 (Fed. Cir. 2003) ……………..…………….. 6, 7
In re Mighty Leaf Tea, 601 F.3d 1342,1346 (Fed. Cir. 2010) ……………………………………………………… 7
In re Shell Oil Co., 992 F.2d 1204 (Fed. Cir. 1993) ………………………………………………………………… 8
In re Thor Tech, Inc., 90 USPQ2d 1634 (TTAB 2009) …………………………………………………………….. 7
Kellogg Co. v. Pack’em Enters, Inc., 951 F.2d 330, 21 USPQ2d 1142 (Fed. Cir. 1991) …………………………… 8
Migra v. Warren City School Dist. Bd. of Educ., 465 U.S. 75, 104 S.Ct. 892, 79 L.Ed.2d 56 (1984) …………..... 17
Mother's Restaurants Incorporated v. Mama's Pizza, Inc., 723 F.2d 1566 (Fed. Cir. 1983)………………………… 17
Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore, 439 U.S. 322 (1979) …………………………………………………..…………… 17
Swatch AG v. M. Z. Berger & Co., Inc., 108 USPQ2d 1463 (TTAB 2013) ………………………………..……….. 8
United Drug Co. v. Theodore Rectanus Co., 248 U.S. 90, 248 US 90, 39 S. Ct. 48, 63 L. Ed. 141 (1918) ………..... 18
Statutes
15 USC §1052(a) and (d) …………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
15 USC §1064(3) …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1
15 USC §1127 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
Other Authorities
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56(c) ………………………………………………………………………………. 5
27 CFR §5.22 ……….……………………………………………………….…….………………………………... 10, 14
27 CFR §5.34 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
27 CFR §5.36(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
27 CFR §5.40(a) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 14
TMEP §1210.08(a) ……………………………………………………………………………...…………………… 21
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I. INTRODUCTION
Registrant Szafarski brings this motion for summary judgment on Petitioner Allied Lomar, Inc.’s
claims that Szafarski’s Registration No. 5,811,545 (“Registrant’s ‘545 Registration”) is invalid under 15
USC §1052(d) (Trademark Act §14(3) and § (2)(a)). (See, Petition for Cancellation, dkt no 1)
In spite of a U.S. District Court finding of abandonment of Petitioner’s mark COWBOY LITTLE
BARREL, and Petitioner’s admission of such abandonment in cancellation proceeding no. 92060851
against Petitioner’s 2,777,811 Registration (“Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration”), Petitioner brings this
proceeding. Aside from the invalidity of Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration, there is no likelihood of confusion
of CALIFORNIA COWBOY and Petitioner’s alleged mark COWBOY LITTLE BARREL. The marks
are quite different and there are many users of COWBOY for whiskey and other alcohol goods.
In addition, Petitioner seeks cancellation on the grounds of its recently filed Application No.
88775912 (“Petitioner’s ‘912 Application”) on COWBOY LITTLE BARREL, which was filed after
Registrant’s ‘545 Registration issued, based on priority. This is the same mark as in the ‘811 Registration,
and therefore there is no likelihood of confusion with it too.
Petitioner also asserts common law rights in COWBOY. Petitioner has no such mark. For
example, Petitioner asserted rights in COWBOY in a 2014 lawsuit against the user of COWBOY
BOURBON and lost that suit. Petitioner was not the first to use COWBOY in connection with whiskey
and has no rights. There is also another prior user of PANIOLO (“COWBOY”) for whiskey, and several
additional users of marks having COWBOY therein for whiskey and wine. Moreover, there is no
likelihood of confusion with CALIFORNIA COWBOY.
Petitioner further seeks cancellation based on false suggestion grounds under 15 USC
§1052(a)(Lanham Act §2(a)) because of the word “California” in Registrant’s ‘545 Registration, but there
is no false suggestion. “California” modifies “Cowboy” in CALIFORNIA COWBOY and is not
suggesting where the goods are distilled. Registrant’s front label, approved by the TTB, clearly indicates
distillation in Kentucky and bottling in California.
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II. UNDISPUTED FACTUAL BACKGROUND
1. Registrant’s ‘545 Registration is on CALIFORNIA COWBOY for whiskey and was duly issued
by the US Trademark Office on July 23, 2019. See Reg. No. 5,811,545.
2. Registrant’s application was filed November 27, 2018 leading to Registrant’s ‘545 Registration.
See Reg. No. 5,811,545.
3. Petitioner’s ‘912 Application on COWBOY LITTLE BARREL was filed January 28, 2020 on the
word mark COWBOY LITTLE BARREL for “alcoholic beverages, except beer” in class 033. See App
No. 88775912.
4. Petitioner’s ‘912 Application is not registered. See App No. 88775912 file.
5. Petitioner’s ‘912 Application was filed after the application leading to Registrant’s ‘545
Registration. See Reg No. 5,811,545 and App No. 88775912.
6. Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration on COWBOY LITTLE BARREL is the subject of a cancellation
proceeding no. 92060851, in which Petitioner has admitted that the mark COWBOY LITTLE BARREL
was abandoned. See Hoffman Decl., ¶s 26-28, Exs. 25-27 (Cancellation Proceeding No. 92060851 and in
particular, Hoffman Decl., ¶28, Ex. 27 (dkt no 25 Petitioner’s Response, p. 1, lines 14-17)).
7. The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas (“District Court”) found, after a jury
verdict, that Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration on COWBOY LITTLE BARREL was invalid based on
abandonment.; See Hoffman Decl., ¶2, Ex. 1 (Docket Sheet); ¶3, Ex. 2 (Jury Verdict); and ¶4, Ex. 3
(Judgment), all from Allied Lomar, Inc. v. Lone Star Distillery, LLC dba Garrison Brothers Distillery,
Case No. 14-CA-1078, Western District of Texas (“The Texas Litigation”).
8. Petitioner’s appeal in The Texas Litigation was unsuccessful and is over. The U.S. Court of
Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the District Court’s judgment of abandonment of the COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL mark in Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration. See Hoffman Decl., ¶6, Ex. 5 (Allied Lomar,
Incorporated v. Lone Star Distillery, LLC dba Garrison Brothers Distillery, Appeal No. 17-50148,
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, July 18, 2018)(“The Fifth Circuit Appeal”); see also,
¶2, Ex. 1 (Docket Sheet, p. 12, dkt no. 189).
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9. Petitioner also admitted that it had not sold any COWBOY or COWBOY LITTLE BARREL
whiskey products from and including 2012 until September 29, 2016 (almost 4 years). Hoffman Decl.,
¶24, Ex. 23 (Interrogatory Responses Nos. 5 and 3).
10. In The Texas Litigation, Petitioner admitted COWBOY BOURBON was sold by a third party,
Lone Star Distillery, LLC dba Garrison Brothers Distillery (“Lone Star”) at least as early as May 2013.
See, Hoffman Decl., ¶5, Ex. 4 (First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), e.g., p. 10, ¶s 34-35).
11. In The Texas Litigation, Petitioner admitted that Lone Star “emphasize[s] the word “COWBOY”
in its branding, marketing, and advertising and on the labels of Defendant’s [Lone Star’s] whiskey
products….” See, Hoffman Decl., ¶5, Ex. 4 (FAC, e.g., p. 10, ¶36).
12. In The Texas Litigation, Petitioner admitted that “the word “COWBOY” is the dominant portion
of Defendant’s [Lone Star’s] mark “COWBOY BOURBON.” See, Hoffman Decl., ¶5, Ex. 4 (FAC, e.g.,
p. 11, ¶37).
13. In The Texas Litigation, the court found no likelihood of confusion between Lone Star’s mark
COWBOY BOURBON for bourbon whiskey and Petitioner’s mark COWBOY LITTLE BARREL. See
Hoffman Decl., ¶3, Ex. 2 (Jury Verdict, p. 2, Question/Answer No. 1); and ¶4, Ex. 3 (Judgment, pp. 1-2).
14. In The Texas Litigation, Petitioner asserted that it had common law rights in “COWBOY” based
on its COWBOY LITTLE BARREL labels showing the word “COWBOY” in a larger font than “LITTLE
BARREL.” Hoffman Decl., ¶5, Ex. 4 (FAC, e.g., pp. 4-5, ¶s 13-14 and on p. 14, ¶55, first cause of action
for infringement of Petitioner’s alleged marks COWBOY and COWBOY LITTLE BARREL).
15. In the judgment in The Texas Litigation, Petitioner did not prevail and so its claim of rights in
COWBOY failed. Hoffman Decl., ¶4, Ex. 3 (Judgment, bottom of page 1: “IT IS ORDERED,
ADJUDGED, and DECREED that Allied Lomar, Inc. TAKE NOTHING….”)
16. Various third parties have used and/or are using marks having COWBOY therein and/or have
registrations and/or applications pending thereon, as shown in the tables below. All four of these marks
are for whiskey and are in use. Hoffman Decl., ¶s 7-9, Exs. 6-8 (evidencing purchase and thus use of the
marks); Szafarski Decl., ¶4, Ex. A (evidencing purchase and thus use); Hoffman Decl., ¶30, Ex. 29 (Reg
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no. 4,684,956) and ¶29, Ex. 28 (App No. 85/544,721).
CHART OF COWBOY FOR WHISKEY USERS
Mark Owner Goods SN Filing
Date
Reg No Reg
Date
Status
COWBOY BOURBON
Lone Star Distillery, LLC
Whiskey 85544721 2/16/12 Suspended see also cancellation no 92060851
PANIOLO (means “COWBOY” in English)
LeVecke Corporation
Whiskey 85316043 5/09/11 4684956 2/10/15 Section 8 & 15 filed
COWBOY COUNTRY
Cowboy Country Distilling
Whiskey
GRIFF’S COWBOY WHISKEY
Griffin Ranch Micro Distillery, LLC
Whiskey
17. PANIOLO means “cowboy” in Hawaiian. See Hoffman Decl., ¶30, Ex. 29 (Reg No. 4,684,956--
translation statement); Hoffman Decl., ¶8, Ex. 7 (see photo of front and rear PANIOLO label); ¶10, Ex. 9
(Dictionary.com meaning of “Paniolo”); ¶11, Ex. 10 (Mirriam-Webster meaning of “Paniolo”).
18. The PANIOLO registration issued in 2015. Its Section 8 & 15 affidavit has been filed and
accepted. The registration is incontestable. See Hoffman Decl., ¶30, Ex. 29 (Reg No. 4,684,956).
19. There are four registrants and users of COWBOY for wine in International Class 033 as follows:
CHART OF COWBOY FOR WINE USERS
Mark Owner Good
s SN Filing
Date Reg No Reg Date Status
ANGELS & COWBOYS
Cannonball Wine & Spirits, LLC
Wine 77415483 3/06/08 3512066 10/07/08 Ten year renewal filed
PURPLE COWBOY
Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.
Wine 78962256 8/28/06 3589200 3/10/09 Ten year renewal filed
COWBOY RED
Maple Creek Partners, LLC
Wine 76584388 1/30/07 3228971 4/17/07 Ten year renewal filed
VINTAGE COWBOY
Pozo Valley LLC
Wine 85841249 2/5/2013 4399898 9/10/13 Section 8 & 15 filed
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See, Hoffman Decl., ¶s 12-15, Exs. 11-14 (evidencing current purchase and thus use of the marks); also
Hoffman Decl., ¶s 33-36, Exs. 32-35 (Reg Nos. 3512066, 3589200, 3228971 and 4399898).
20. Petitioner Allied Lomar did not file an application for a COLA (certificate of label approval from
the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) for COWBOY until May, 2015. Hoffman Decl., ¶16,
Ex. 15 (Petitioner’s COLAs for COWBOY produced in response to request for production).
21. Petitioner Allied Lomar has no evidence of use of COWBOY, independently of the mark
COWBOY LITTLE BARREL, prior to 2016 (especially given the lack of a COLA until 2015 and given
admission of paragraph 9 above). Hoffman Decl., ¶s 16 and 18, Exs. 15 and 17 (Response to request for
production and all COLAs produced by Petitioner for COWBOY).
22. Petitioner’s blended whiskey currently on sale ranges from $19.99 to $34.99 per bottle,
depending in part upon the size: 375 ml vs 750 ml. See, Hoffman Decl., ¶19, Ex. 18 (documents produced
by Petitioner showing its blended whiskey and rye whiskey offered for sale). Petitioner has yet to produce
any evidence of its bourbon being on sale. Hoffman Decl., ¶19, Ex. 18 (no documents produced with
respect to bourbon).
III. SUMMARY JUDGMENT STANDARDS
Summary judgment must be granted where "there is no genuine issue as to any material
fact and ... the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law." F. R. Civ. P. 56(c). A
primary purpose of this summary judgment procedure is to identify and dispose of factually
unsupported claims. Celotex Corp. v. Caterett, 477 U.S. 317, 323-24, 91 L. Ed. 2d 265, 106 S.
Ct. 2548 (1986).
To defeat a properly supported summary judgment motion, the non-movant cannot rest
on his allegations alone, but must come forward with credible, admissible evidence showing
a genuine issue of fact as to each element of his claim. Id. at 324-325. Disputed facts that do
not resolve or affect the outcome of the litigation will not preclude the entry of summary
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judgment. Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 248 (I 986). "Where the record taken
as a whole could not lead a rational trier of fact to find for the non-moving party, there is no
'genuine issue for trial,' and the moving party must prevail as a matter of law). Id. at 587.
IV. THERE IS NO LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION OF REGISTRANT’S CALIFORNIA
COWBOY WITH PETITIONER’S ALLEGED MARK COWBOY LITTLE BARREL
A. Du Pont Factors
To determine whether the mark CALIFORNIA COWBOY is likely to be confused with
Petitioner’s marks, one looks to the pertinent du Pont factors, which are as follows:
(1) The similarity or dissimilarity of the marks in their entireties as to appearance, sound, connotation and commercial impression.
(2) The similarity or dissimilarity and nature of the goods or services as described in an application or registration or in connection with which a prior mark is in use.
(3) The similarity or dissimilarity of established, likely-to-continue trade channels.
(4) The conditions under which and buyers to whom sales are made, i.e. "impulse" vs. careful, sophisticated purchasing.
(5) The fame of the prior mark (sales, advertising, length of use). (6) The number and nature of similar marks in use on similar goods. (7) The nature and extent of any actual confusion. (8) The length of time during and conditions under which there has been
concurrent use without evidence of actual confusion. (9) The variety of goods on which a mark is or is not used (house mark, "family"
mark, product mark). (10) The market interface between applicant and the owner of a prior mark:
(a) a mere "consent" to register or use. (b) agreement provisions designed to preclude confusion, i. e. limitations on
continued use of the marks by each party. (c) assignment of mark, application, registration and good will of the related
business. (d) laches and estoppel attributable to owner of prior mark and indicative of
lack of confusion. (11) The extent to which applicant has a right to exclude others from use of its
mark on its goods. (12) The extent of potential confusion, i. e., whether de minimis or substantial. (13) Any other established fact probative of the effect of use.
In re E. I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 1361, 177 USPQ 563 (CCPA 1973). See also, In
re Majestic Distilling Co., Inc., 315 F.3d 1311, 65 USPQ2d 1201 (Fed. Cir. 2003).
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Not all of the DuPont factors may be relevant or of equal weight in a given case, and "any one of
the factors may control a particular case," In re Dixie Rests., Inc., 105 F.3d 1405, 1406-07, 41 USPQ2d
1531, 1533 (Fed.Cir.1997). Although the weight given to the relevant du Pont factors may vary, the first
two factors are key considerations in any likelihood of confusion determination: similarity/dissimilarity
of the marks and relatedness of the goods/services. See, e.g., Federated Foods, Inc. v. Fort Howard
Paper Co., 544 F.2d 1098, 1103, 192 USPQ 24, 29 (C.C.P.A. 1976) (“The fundamental inquiry
mandated by § 2(d) goes to the cumulative effect of differences in the essential characteristics of the
goods and differences in the marks”); In re Majestic Distilling Co., 315 F.3d 1311, 65 USPQ2d 1201,
1203 (Fed. Cir. 2003); In re Thor Tech, Inc., 90 USPQ2d 1634, 1635 (TTAB 2009).
B. Here CALIFORNIA COWBOY Is Sufficiently Different from COWBOY LITTLE
BARREL That There Is No Likelihood of Confusion
Often the controlling factors are “similarity of the marks and relatedness of the goods.” Coach
Servs., Inc v. Triumph Learning, LLC, 668 F.3d 1356, 1366 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (quoting Herbko Int’l,
Inc. v. Kappa Books. Inc., 308 F.3d 1156, 1164 (Fed. Cir. 2002)). "Not all of the DuPont factors are
relevant to every case, and only factors of significance to the particular mark need be considered." In
re Mighty Leaf Tea, 601 F.3d 1342, 1346 (Fed. Cir. 2010). For example, the Board can "focus ... on
dispositive factors, such as similarity of the marks and relatedness of the goods." Herbko Int'l, Inc. v.
Kappa Books, Inc., 308 F.3d 1156, 1164 (Fed. Cir. 2002) (citation omitted).
While the goods here may be the same or essentially the same, “whiskey” in Registrant’s
‘545 Registration and “bourbon whiskey” in Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration, the marks are not close.
Even if one assumes for purposes of argument that the goods are the same and assumes that there is a
complete or substantial overlap of markets, the marks are sufficiently different that there would be no
likelihood of confusion.
The marks are compared “in their entireties as to appearance, sound, connotation and
commercial impression.” du Pont, 476 F.2d at 1361. In that vein, “[i]t is well-established that it is
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improper to dissect a mark, and that marks must be viewed in their entireties.” Coach Servs., 668
F.3d at 1368 (quoting In re Shell Oil Co., 992 F.2d 1204, 1206 (Fed. Cir. 1993)).
Dissimilarity to the extent here is more than enough to be dispositive as a matter of law. See,
Kellogg Co. v. Pack’em Enters, Inc., 951 F.2d 330, 332, 21 USPQ2d 1142, 1145 (Fed. Cir.
1991)(famous FRUIT LOOPS mark versus FROOTEE ICE; no likelihood of confusion); see also,
Swatch AG v. M. Z. Berger & Co., Inc. 108 USPQ2d 1463 (TTAB 2013) (IWATCH for assorted
watches and timekeeping devices not likely to be confused with well-known SWATCH brand, even
though goods are the same). As noted by the Board in the Kellogg Co. case:
[c]onsidering the marks in their entireties, ... they differ so substantially in appearance, sound, connotation and commercial impression that there is no likelihood that their contemporaneous use by different parties will result in confusion.
Kellogg Co. v. Pack’em Enters, Inc., 951 F.2d 330, 332, 21 USPQ2d 1142, 1145 (Fed. Cir.
1991)(Federal Circuit quoting the Board). See also, Citigroup Inc v. Capital City Bank Group Inc.,
637 F.3d 1344, 1351, 98 USPQ2d 1253, 1260 (Fed. Cir. 2011)(Mark CAPITAL CITY BANK for
banking services not confusingly similar to famous mark CITIBANK for the same services
particularly due to word CAPITAL, spelling and no actual confusion in spite of other factors favoring
likelihood of confusion).
Likewise, here, the dissimilarity between CALIFORNIA COWBOY and COWBOY LITTLE
BARREL is readily apparent.
When comparing the CALIFORNIA COWBOY mark in Registrant’s ‘545 Registration and
the COWBOY LITTLE BARREL of Petitioner’s marks in Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration and
Petitioner’s ‘912 Application, the comparison cannot focus merely on the common word COWBOY.
Rather, when comparing the marks as a whole, the focus is on the “sound, connotation and
commercial impression” of the marks in their entireties.
When viewing Registrant’s mark as a whole in a light most favorable to Petitioner, the look
and sound are different. Consumers will readily see that there is emphasis on CALIFORNIA in
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CALIFORNIA COWBOY, and that the mark connotes a “cowboy from California.” Moreover,
CALIFORNIA comes first in Registrant’s mark. It is a long and alliterative word with COWBOY.
Therefore, even if one were to consider COWBOY as the dominant part of the mark, its domination is
small. CALIFORNIA packs a lot of punch.
By contrast, COWBOY LITTLE BARREL has COWBOY first and connotes and gives the
impression of a craft whiskey, not made in large volume. Since COWBOY comes first in this mark,
the emphasis is different. The sound is different. The commercial impression is different. The only
common thing is COWBOY, which is just not enough to overcome a clear difference in sound,
connotation and commercial impression between the two marks.
Therefore, it is not likely that consumers would confuse CALIFORNIA COWBOY with
COWBOY LITTLE BARREL based on a comparison of the marks, without the need to resort to other
du Pont factors.
C. It Has Already Been Held by a District Court and Affirmed on Appeal that a Third Party’s
Mark COWBOY BOURBON Is Not Confusingly Similar to COWBOY LITTLE BARREL
In 2014, Petitioner sued Lone Star for trademark infringement of its COWBOY LITTLE
BARREL for bourbon mark. Hoffman Decl., ¶2, Ex. 1 (Docket sheet for The Texas Litigation). At the
time Lone Star was using and is still using COWBOY BOURBON for bourbon. Hoffman Decl., ¶5, Ex. 4
(FAC, ¶s 34-35 allegation/admission by Petitioner that COWBOY BOURBON is on sale as of May 2013;
and Hoffman Decl., ¶7, Ex. 6 (current purchase/on sale information for COWBOY BOURBON).
Specifically, Petitioner asserted its COWBOY LITTLE BARREL mark of Petitioner’s ‘811
Registration. Hoffman Decl., ¶5, Ex. 4 (FAC, ¶11). The U.S. District Court for the Western District of
Texas (“District Court”) in The Texas Litigation found that there was no likelihood of confusion between
Lone Star’s mark COWBOY BOURBON for bourbon whiskey and Petitioner’s mark COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL for the same goods, bourbon whiskey. See Hoffman Decl., ¶4, Ex. 3 (Judgment in
case no. 14-cv-1078, dated January 24, 2017, pp. 1-2 (“IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED
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that Allied Lomar, Inc. TAKE NOTHING….” And “IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and
DECREED that trademark No. 2,777,811 for “Cowboy Little Barrel” … for bourbon whiskey … has
been abandoned and it is no longer valid.”)); Hoffman Decl., ¶3, Ex. 2 (Jury Verdict form, Question 1,
Likelihood of Confusion “Do you find, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the Garrison Brothers’
sale of COWBOY BOURBON created a likelihood of confusion with Allied’s trademark COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL? … ANSWER: NO”).
Petitioner’s appeal was unsuccessful. See, Hoffman Decl., ¶6, Ex. 5 (Decision in The Fifth
Circuit appeal).
Given the “no likelihood of confusion” result in the Allied Lomar v Lone Star case where the
alleged infringing mark COWBOY BOURBON was much closer to Petitioner’s COWBOY LITTLE
BARREL and the goods were identical, it is evident that there is no likelihood of confusion here.
D. Several Other du Pont Factors Favor a Finding of No Likelihood of Confusion
Du Pont Factors (4), (5), (6), (7), (8) and (13) also favor a finding of no likelihood of
confusion, as explained below.
1. Factor (4): The conditions under which and buyers to whom sales are made, i.e.
"impulse" vs. careful, sophisticated purchasing.
Petitioner’s blended whiskey currently on sale ranges from $19.99 to $34.99 per bottle,
depending in part upon the size: 375 ml vs 750 ml. See, Hoffman Decl., ¶19, Ex. 18 (documents produced
by Petitioner showing its blended whiskey and rye whiskey offered for sale). Petitioner has yet to produce
any evidence of its bourbon being on sale. Hoffman Decl., ¶19, Ex. 18 (no documents produced with
respect to bourbon).
Whiskey, and in particular costing about $20 to $35, is not an impulse buy. Whiskey comes in
several types: blended whiskey, rye whiskey, bourbon whiskey, scotch whiskey, etc. See, 27 CFR §5.22.
Given the price of whiskey and the several different types, there is at some reasonable purchaser care
exercised by whiskey drinkers beyond an impulse buy.
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2. Factor (5): The fame of the prior mark (sales, advertising, length of use)
COWBOY LITTLE BARREL (and COWBOY) are not famous. The length of use since
abandonment is not that long, i.e., since September 29, 2016. (See below re abandonment and COLA.) No
evidence of sales, ongoing sales or evidence of significant sales has been produced even though
Registrant served discovery requests for same on June 17, 2020. Hoffman Decl., ¶s 17-19, Exs. 16-18.
The web pages produced by Petitioner are for rye whiskey and blended whiskey, not the bourbon whiskey
goods in Registrant’s ‘545 Registration. Hoffman Decl., ¶19, Ex. 18 (Petitioner’s documents).
Moreover, the mark is not strong because it was abandoned and had years of nonuse. See,
Hoffman Decl., ¶s 2-4, Exs.1-3 (Order denying JMOL, Verdict and Judgment in The Texas
Litigation). Petitioner has also admitted that the mark was abandoned. See, e.g., Hoffman Decl., ¶28,
Ex. 27 (“Response,” dkt no. 25, filed 11/22/2019, p. 1, lines 14-17 in Cancellation Proceeding No.
92060851 against Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration).
Further, Petitioner’s mark is not strong as there are several users of marks with the word
“COWBOY” therein in International Class 033. (See Section 3 below re Factor (6).) Moreover,
Petitioner has admitted it did not start up sales again of the asserted marks COWBOY and
COWBOY LITTLE BARREL until at least September 29, 2016. Hoffman Decl., ¶24, Ex. 23
(Interrogatory responses nos. 3 and 5).
In sum, Petitioner’s mark is not famous, Petitioner has provided no evidence of actual sales (no
invoices or the like), and Petitioner’s use, to the extent there is any, is at most about four years.
3. Factor (6): The number and nature of similar marks in use on similar goods.
There are several users of COWBOY for the same goods or similar goods (whiskey, spirits and
other alcohol in class 033) as Petitioner. In the first chart below, CHART OF COWBOY FOR
WHISKEY USERS, all four of these marks are for whiskey and are in use. Hoffman Decl., ¶s 7-9, Exs. 6-
8; Szafarski Decl., ¶4, Ex. A.
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CHART OF COWBOY FOR WHISKEY USERS
Mark Owner Goods SN Filing
Date
Reg No Reg
Date
Status
COWBOY BOURBON
Lone Star Distillery, LLC
Whiskey 85544721 2/16/12 Suspended see also cancellation no 92060851
PANIOLO (means “COWBOY” in English)
LeVecke Corporation
Whiskey 85316043 5/09/11 4684956 2/10/15 Section 8 & 15 filed
COWBOY COUNTRY
Cowboy Country Distilling
Whiskey
GRIFF’S COWBOY WHISKEY
Griffin Ranch Micro Distillery, LLC
Whiskey
One of the users in the chart above is Lone Star Distillery, LLC (dba Garrison Brothers Distillery)
which has used and is using COWBOY BOURBON and which filed an application on the mark
COWBOY BOURBON as shown in the CHART OF COWBOY FOR WHISKEY USERS. Hoffman
Decl., ¶7, Ex. 6.
Another user is LeVecke Corporation which uses PANIOLO which means “cowboy” in
Hawaiian. See, Hoffman Decl., ¶8, Ex. 7 (label images and purchase information); ¶30, Ex. 29 (Reg No.
4,684,956, translation statement: “The English translation of “Paniolo” in the mark is “cowboy”);
Hoffman Decl., ¶11, Ex. 10 (Merriam-Webster definition of “Paniolo” as Hawaiian for “cowboy”) and
¶10, Ex. 9 (Dictionary.com defining “Paniolo” as “a person who herds cattle; cowboy.”). In addition to
the dictionary definition and meaning of PANIOLO, the PANIOLO front and rear label make it evident to
purchasers that PANIOLO means COWBOY. See, PANIOLO whiskey lavel with a photo of a cowboy on
the label and the tagline below PANIOLO on the label: “The Spirit of the Hawaiian Cowboy.” Hoffman
Decl., ¶8, Ex. 7 (front and rear labels of PANIOLO whiskey).
As shown in the chart, COWBOY COUNTRY and GRIFF’S COWBOY WHISKEY are also
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current users of COWBOY for whiskey. See, Hoffman Decl., ¶9, Ex. 8; Szafarski Decl., ¶4, Ex. A.
There are also several other users and registrants of marks with COWBOY therein in
International Class 033, including for wine as shown in the chart below:
CHART OF COWBOY FOR WINE USERS
Mark Owner Goods SN Filing
Date Reg No Reg Date Status
ANGELS & COWBOYS
Cannonball Wine & Spirits, LLC
Wine 77415483 3/06/08 3512066 10/07/08 Ten year renewal filed
PURPLE COWBOY
Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.
Wine 78962256 8/28/06 3589200 3/10/09 Ten year renewal filed
COWBOY RED
Maple Creek Partners, LLC
Wine 76584388 1/30/07 3228971 4/17/07 Ten year renewal filed
VINTAGE COWBOY
Pozo Valley LLC
Wine 85841249 2/5/13 4399898 9/10/13 Section 8 & 15 filed
All four wines in the table are still on sale using the marks therein. Hoffman Decl., ¶s 12-15, Exs. 11-14.
Whiskeys and wines are often sold by the same sellers. There are many sellers of both wine and
whiskey. In fact, Petitioner produced web site page printouts displaying its whiskey and COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL. All fourteen of these sites that Petitioner produced web pages for also offer wine.
Hoffman Decl., ¶20, Ex. 19; and see ¶19, Ex. 18 (Petitioner’s produced website print outs).
Moreover, BevMo, Cask Cartel, Ray’s Wine and Spirits, Spirits & Spice, Total Wine & More and
WineDeals.com also sell both whiskey and wine. Hoffman Decl., ¶22, Ex. 21. Therefore, there is no
doubt that wine and whiskey are often sold in the same channels of trade. All of the users of COWBOY
listed in the above table have U.S. trademark registrations back to 2007-2009 and 2013. Hoffman Decl.,
¶s 33-36, Exs. 32-35 (Reg. Nos. 3512066, 3589200, 3228971 and 4399898).
Even if the complete dissimilarity of the marks CALIFORNIA COWBOY and COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL alone were not dispositive, the weakness of the word COWBOY in the alcohol goods
is apparent given the other users of COWBOY in whiskey and bourbon products. In sum, there are many
users of COWBOY in their marks for whiskey and other alcohol in International Class 033. For these
reasons, the word COWBOY is commonly used in class 033 and has very little strength therein.
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4. Factor (7): The nature and extent of any actual confusion.
No evidence of any actual confusion has been observed by Registrant and no evidence of any
actual confusion has been provided by Petitioner. Szafarski Decl., ¶2; Hoffman Decl., ¶18. This factor
favors a no likelihood of confusion finding.
5. Factor (8): The length of time during and conditions under which there has been
concurrent use without evidence of actual confusion.
The parties have used the same marks in the same channels of trade for at least one and a half
years. Szafarski Decl., ¶2. While this time may not seem long, when one considers that use has been in
some of the same stores, it becomes more significant. Hoffman Decl., ¶21, Ex. 20 (see, e.g., COWBOY
search results at woodencork.com, displaying COWBOY LITTLE BARREL rye whiskey and
CALIFORNIA COWBOY whiskey; similar result at delmesaliquor.com. This factor favors a finding of
no likelihood of confusion.
6. Factor (13): Any other established fact probative of the effect of use.
The goods in question are whiskey, a distilled spirit, regulated by the TTB. Under TTB
regulations, the label must have brand name (27 CFR §5.34), name and address of the bottler (27 CFR
§5.36(a)) and other information. The label is submitted for a “COLA” (Certification of Label Approval)
and must be on the bottle. For whiskey, there must also be an age statement where the whiskey has not
been aged for at least four years, and the same is true for blended whiskeys if the youngest whiskey is not
more than four years old. 27 CFR 5.40(a). Under 27 CFR §5.22, the standards to be able to call the spirit
“whisky” and each type of whisky (such as “bourbon whisky,” “rye whisky” and “corn whisky”) are set
forth in detail as to proof, mash ingredients, barrels or containers, time in the barrel or container, and
other factors.
Given the TTB requirements for whiskey labelling, there are further ways for whiskey purchasers
to distinguish the Registrant’s goods from the Petitioner’s goods. And given that du Pont factors (4), (5),
(6), (7), (8) and (13) also strongly favor a finding of no likelihood of confusion, there is no likelihood of
confusion.
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E. Registrant’s Mark CALIFORNIA COWBOY Is Also Not Confusingly Similar to
COWBOY LITTLE BARREL in Petitioner’s ‘912 Application
Petitioner also seeks to cancel Registrant’s ‘545 Registration based on Petitioner’s ‘912
Application. Petitioner’s ‘912 Application is on the same mark COWBOY LITTLE BARREL as in
Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration discussed above. Petitioner’s ‘912 Application was filed well after
Registrant’s ‘545 Registration. Petitioner’s ‘912 Application is for “alcoholic beverages, except beer,”
which is broader than Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration for bourbon whiskey. Petitioner’s ‘912 Application
claims first use in commerce in 2016.
Regardless of whether Petitioner’s priority claim is proper (given the abandonment discussed
herein), there is no likelihood of confusion under 2(d) for the same reasons as set forth in Sections A to D
above with respect to Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration.
F. Conclusion
For the above reasons, including that the significant differences in appearance, sound,
connotation and commercial impression between Registrant’s CALIFORNIA COWBOY and
Petitioner’s COWBOY LITTLE BARREL strongly favor Registrant, Registrant is entitled to
summary judgment on the 2(d) grounds with respect to Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration and
Petitioner’s ‘912 Application.
Moreover, even assuming the undiscussed factors all favor Petitioner, factors (4), (5), (6),
(7), (8) and (13) also favor a finding of no likelihood of confusion. Factor (6) very strongly favors
Registrant Szafarski where it is clear that there are a number of users of similar marks having
COWBOY therein on the same and on similar goods. When one further considers that whiskey is
not an impulse buy and that COWBOY LITTLE BARREL is not famous, that there is no actual
confusion, and that the TTB labelling requirements are strict, Registrant is entitled to summary
judgment on the 2(d) grounds with respect to Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration and Petitioner’s ‘912
Application.
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V. PETITIONER’S CLAIMS OF RIGHTS IN THE ALLEGED COMMON LAW MARK
“COWBOY” AND ALLEGED LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION WITH
CALIFORNIA COWBOY BOTH FAIL IN VIEW OF PREVIOUSLY EXISTING AND
EXTENSIVE THIRD PARTY PRIOR RIGHTS AND FOR OTHER REASONS
A. Petitioner Lacks Any Rights in COWBOY
As explained in Section IV.D.3. above, there are many users of marks having COWBOY therein
for whiskey, wine and other alcohol in International Class 033. For this reason, Petitioner cannot have
rights in COWBOY alone as a mark for alcohol.
1. It Is Not Possible for Petitioner to Have Rights in COWBOY Alone Given the
Prior Use and Application of COWBOY BOURBON and The Texas Litigation
One of the users of COWBOY (referred to in Section IV.D.3. above) is Lone Star which has used
and is using COWBOY BOURBON. Lone Star filed a federal trademark application on February 16,
2012. Hoffman Decl., ¶29, Ex. 28 (Lone Star’s App. No. 85/544,721). Lone Star started use at least as
early as 2013. Hoffman Decl., ¶5, Ex. 4 (FAC, ¶s 34-35: Petitioner’s admission of Lone Star’s use of
COWBOY BOURBON). The mark COWBOY BOURBON is shown in the above CHART OF
COWBOY FOR WHISKEY USERS and is still in use. Hoffman Decl., ¶7, Ex. 6 (evidence of current use
of COWBOY BOURBON).
Petitioner also admitted that Lone Star has been using COWBOY as the dominant part of
COWBOY BOURBON. Hoffman Decl., ¶5, Ex. 4 (Petitioner’s admission of use of COWBOY
BOURBON in FAC, pp. 10-11, ¶s 36-38). Petitioner’s claim of rights in COWBOY and infringement by
Lone Star failed and this failure is subsumed in the judgment that Petitioner take nothing in The Texas
Litigation. Hoffman Decl., ¶4, Ex. 3 (Judgment). The issue of who had superior rights in COWBOY was
litigated as it was in Petitioner’s FAC. Hoffman Decl., ¶5, Ex. 4 (FAC, ¶s 13-14, 55). And it would be
essential to a judgment in that case to have denied any rights in COWBOY to Lone Star. As noted by the
Federal Circuit, “[t]he principle of Blonder-Tongue Labs., Inc. v. University of Illinois Foundation, 402
U.S. 313, 91 S.Ct. 1434, 28 L.Ed.2d 788, 169 USPQ 513 (1971), respecting collateral estoppel also
applies to unenforceability. General Electro Music Corp. v. Samick Music Corp., 19 F. 3d 1405, 1413
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(Fed. Cir. 1994). Petitioner had a jury trial and an appeal in The Texas Litigation and lost to Lone Star. It
had a full and fair opportunity to litigate this issue.
“[I]ssues which are actually and necessarily determined by a court of competent jurisdiction are
normally conclusive in a subsequent suit involving the parties to the prior litigation.” Mother's
Restaurants Incorporated v. Mama's Pizza, Inc., 723 F.2d 1566, 1569 (Fed. Cir. 1983). Therefore,
Petitioner is precluded from asserting herein that it has superior rights in COWBOY as compared to Lone
Star’s rights.
Under the doctrine of merger and bar, Petitioner lost to Lone Star. See, e.g., Migra v. Warren City
School Dist. Bd. of Educ., 465 U.S. 75, 77 n. 1, 104 S.Ct. 892, 79 L.Ed.2d 56 (1984) ("Claim preclusion
therefore encompasses the law of merger and bar.") Therefore, Lone Star’s rights are superior to
Petitioner’s rights. Accordingly, collateral estoppel applies to bar Petitioner from asserting that it has
rights to COWBOY. See, e.g., Parklane Hosiery Co. v. Shore, 439 U.S. 322, 326-328 (1979)(mutuality of
parties is not required for collateral estoppel).
Petitioner was also found to have abandoned its usage in The Texas Litigation. Hoffman Decl., ¶s
3-4, Exs. 2-3. Petitioner admitted this abandonment in cancellation proceeding no. 92060851. See
Hoffman Decl., ¶28, Ex. 27 (Cancellation Proceeding No. 92060851 and in particular, dkt no 25,
Petitioner’s Response at p. 1, lines 14-17).
Petitioner did not apply for a COLA on a label with COWBOY alone until 2015. See Hoffman
Decl., ¶16, Ex. 15. Petitioner has provided no evidence that Petitioner used COWBOY alone on a label
for almost twenty years without a COLA from the TTB. Id. This is yet another reason that Petitioner
abandoned its alleged mark and/or had inferior rights to Lone Star and therefore no rights in COWBOY.
Petitioner even admitted no usage of COWBOY and COWBOY LITTLE BARREL from and including
2012 to September 29, 2016. Hoffman Decl., ¶24, Ex. 23 (Interrogatory Responses 3 and 5). This well
over three-year period kicks in the presumption of abandonment. 15 USC §1127.
Because of Petitioner’s abandonment, and its admission of the usage of COWBOY BOURBON
by Lone Star, Lone Star’s usage predates any alleged rights of Petitioner in COWBOY, and thus
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precludes Petitioner from having any such rights in COWBOY. “Undoubtedly, the general rule is that, as
between conflicting claimants to the right to use the same mark, priority of appropriation determines the
question.” United Drug Co. v. Theodore Rectanus Co., 248 U.S. 90, 100, 248 US 90, 39 S. Ct. 48, 63 L.
Ed. 141 (1918).
2. It Is Not Possible for Petitioner to Have Rights in COWBOY Alone Given the
Prior Use and Registration of PANIOLO Which Means “COWBOY”
Another COWBOY user for whiskey is LeVecke Corporation. LeVecke uses PANIOLO which
means “cowboy” in Hawaiian. See, Hoffman Decl., ¶8, Ex. 7 (evidence of current use of PANIOLO)
Hoffman Decl., ¶s 10-11, Exs. 9-10 (dictionary meaning of PANIOLO in Hawaiian is “cowboy”).
LeVecke also filed a federal trademark application on May 9, 2011 and was issued a federal registration.
Hoffman Decl., ¶30, Ex. 29 (Reg. No. 4,684,956). PANIOLO’s registration issued February 10, 2015, and
its Section 8 & 15 affidavit has been filed and accepted by the USPTO. The registration is incontestable.
See Hoffman Decl., ¶30, Ex. 29 (Reg No. 4,684,956). Further, because Petitioner abandoned its mark as
held in The Texas Litigation and as admitted by Petitioner in the cancellation proceeding against
Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration, PANIOLO has superior rights to Petitioner. See Section V.A.1. above and
see Hoffman Decl., ¶28, Ex. 27 (Cancellation Proceeding No. 92060851 and in particular, dkt no 25,
Petitioner’s Response at p. 1, lines 14-17). Petitioner has no rights in COWBOY alone.
3. There Is Also a Pending Application No. 86336251 Filed July 14, 2014 on
COWBOY by Domino Brands, LLC by Petitioner’s Counsel Which Is on
Bourbon Whiskey and Which Has Been Rejected and Suspended
A company called Domino Brands, LLC filed a trademark application on COWBOY serial no.
86336251 (Domino’s ‘251 Application) for bourbon whiskey on July 14, 2014. Petitioner claims that
Domino Brands, LLC owns the rights and Petitioner has an exclusive distributor and marketing agent
relationship with Domino Brands, LLC but has failed to produce any agreement. Hoffman Decl., ¶24, Ex.
23 (Interrogatory Response No. 2).
Domino’s ‘251 Application on COWBOY was rejected under §2(d) over application serial no.
85316043 on PANIOLO for whiskey and application serial no. 85544721 on COWBOY BOURBON for
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whiskey, filed February 16, 2012. Hoffman Decl., ¶s 31-32, Exs. 30-31 (App. No. 86336251 and Office
Action dated August 18, 2014, especially first page, “PRIOR-FILED APPLICATIONS” section).
4. Petitioner cannot have rights in COWBOY alone given many users thereof
The charts and text of Section IV.D.3. above set forth several other users of marks for various
alcohol including whiskey and wine that have COWBOY therein including:
Mark Owner Goods
COWBOY BOURBON Lone Star Distillery, LLC Whiskey
PANIOLO (means “COWBOY” in English)
LeVecke Corporation Whiskey
COWBOY COUNTRY Cowboy Country Distillery Whiskey
GRIFF’S COWBOY WHISKEY Griffin Ranch Micro Distillery, LLC
Whiskey
ANGELS & COWBOYS Cannonball Wine & Spirits, LLC
Wine
PURPLE COWBOY Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. Wine
COWBOY RED Maple Creek Partners, LLC Wine
VINTAGE COWBOY Pozo Valley LLC Wine
See, Section IV.D.3. above, Hoffman Decl., ¶s 7-15, Exs. 6-14, and Szafarski Decl., ¶4, Ex. A.
These third-party uses include ANGELS & COWBOYS, PURPLE COWBOY, COWBOY RED
and VINTAGE COWBOY registered 2007 to 2009 and 2013, well before any alleged use in commerce
of COWBOY by Petitioner. All of the above listed marks are still in use. See Section IV.D.3. above.
In view of this many third-party users of COWBOY for whiskey and other alcohol, Petitioner
lacks sufficient rights in COWBOY to assert a §2(d) claim against Registrant’s ‘545 Registration.
5. Conclusion: Petitioner Has No Rights in COWBOY Alone
In view of the above, especially the prior rights of others in PANIOLO and in COWBOY
BOURBON, Petitioner has no rights in COWBOY. In addition, given the many users of marks for
whiskey and wine with COWBOY in them, it is not possible for Petitioner to have any rights in the
asserted common law mark COWBOY. Moreover, any allegation of superior rights (priority) over
COWBOY BOURBON or over PANIOLO or various other users and registrations is specious in view of
The Texas Litigation, the admission of abandonment of COWBOY LITTLE BARREL and other reasons
set forth above.
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B. CALIFORNIA COWBOY Is Sufficiently Different from COWBOY Given Petitioner’s
Very Narrow Rights, If Any, Such That There Is No Likelihood of Confusion
Petitioner asserts that it has common law rights in the term COWBOY for whiskey or bourbon.
Given the many users of COWBOY for whiskey and wine in International Class 033, Petitioner cannot
have any exclusive rights in the asserted common law mark COWBOY. CALIFORNIA COWBOY is
different in appearance, sound and meaning from just COWBOY. As noted above, CALIFORNIA is a
long, alliterative word. Moreover, Petitioner’s rights in COWBOY, if any, are extremely narrow given the
many users of marks with COWBOY for whiskey and wine. The remaining du Pont factor discussion is
the same as explained above in Section IV. Due to the weakness of COWBOY and differences in the
marks, there would be no likelihood of confusion between CALIFORNIA COWBOY and COWBOY.
The situation in the present cancellation proceeding is similar to that of the Citigroup Inc case. In
that case, Citigroup Inc. opposed registration of CAPITAL CITY BANK in view of its mark CITIBANK.
Therefore, the Federal Circuit compared CITIBANK and CAPITAL CITY BANK, and found that the
word “Capital” in front of “City Bank” along with a small difference in spelling/meaning was sufficient to
distinguish CAPITAL CITY BANK from CITIBANK, even though the services were the same and even
though CITIBANK is very famous. Citigroup Inc v. Capital City Bank Group Inc., 637 F.3d 1344, 1351,
98 USPQ2d 1253, 1260 (Fed. Cir. 2011)(Mark CAPITAL CITY BANK for banking services not
confusingly similar to famous mark CITIBANK for banking services particularly due to word CAPITAL,
spelling/meaning and no actual confusion in spite of other factors favoring confusion).
Here, as explained above, where Petitioner’s alleged mark COWBOY is not famous and in fact is
weak given the many third party users of COWBOY in marks for the same and related goods (whiskey
and wine), Petitioner’s 2(d) claim fails.
VI. PETITIONER’S FALSE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN CLAIM IS NOT TENABLE
Petitioner asserts that Registrant’s mark CALIFORNIA COWBOY is misleading to consumers.
Petition, ¶5. Specifically, Petitioner asserts that “use of the term “California” in Respondent’s mark
falsely suggests that the goods originate from Petitioner, which is also located in California.” This claim
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cannot stand. The mark, on its face, means CALIFORNIA COWBOY, i.e., a cowboy from California.
There is no credible evidence that the mark is misleading. “California” is only suggesting that the
Cowboy is a Californian, and not the origin of the goods. “California,” as used on the label, does not
identify a place. It is a spirit and to the extent it identifies anything, it identifies where the cowboy is
from. Further, the TTB approved the label. Hoffman Decl., ¶23, Ex. 22 (Registrant’s COLA from TTB).
The TMEP provides as follows:
To establish a prima facie case for refusal to register a mark under the "wines and spirits" provision of §2(a), the following is required:
(1) The primary significance of the relevant term or design is geographic, e.g., a place name, abbreviation, nickname, or symbol; or an outline or map of a geographic area (see TMEP §§1210.02(a)–1210.02(b)(iv));
(2) Purchasers would be likely to think that the goods originate in the geographic place identified in the mark, i.e., purchasers would make a goods/place association (see TMEP §§1210.04–1210.04(d));
(3) The goods do not originate in the place identified in the mark (see TMEP §1210.03);
(4) A purchaser's erroneous belief as to the geographic origin of the goods would materially affect the purchaser's decision to buy the goods (see TMEP §§1210.05(c)–1210.05(c)(ii)); and
(5) The mark was first used in commerce by the applicant on or after January 1, 1996.
TMEP §1210.08(a).
Here, the primary significance of CALIFORNIA COWBOY is not the name of a place. There is
no place alleged to be named CALIFORNIA COWBOY.
Moreover, purchasers viewing the mark would not be likely to think the goods originate in
California given the mark CALIFORNIA COWBOY. The mark merely suggests a toughness and
coolness of a cowboy from California and does not indicate the origin of the goods to a purchaser.
Further, the COLA and label themselves prominently display near the bottom that the whiskey is
bottled in California and distilled in Kentucky. Hoffman Decl., ¶23, Ex. 22.
Last, there is no evidence that it would be material to a purchaser’s decision to buy the goods.
California is not renown for whiskey production. Kentucky and Tennessee are. However, the western
U.S. (of which California is a part) is known for cowboys. See, Dictionary Definitions of COWBOY.
Hoffman Decl., ¶25, Ex. 24.
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VII. CONCLUSION
In view of the foregoing, and in particular important differences in the marks, many third-party
users of COWBOY for whiskey and wine, Petitioner’s admitted abandonment of its mark, and limited if
any evidence of use thereof, as well as the Western District of Texas decision holding that there was no
likelihood of confusion of the mark COWBOY BOURBON with Petitioner’s alleged mark, granting this
motion for summary judgment is respectfully requested.
Respectfully submitted,
On behalf of Registrant/Respondent JEFFREY SZAFARSKI
HOFFMAN PATENT GROUP, a Prof Law Corp.
Date: September 6, 2020 /David L. Hoffman/
David L. Hoffman, Applicant’s Attorney Representative, CA bar member
Hoffman Patent Group, a Prof. Law Corp. 28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 204 Valencia, California 91355 (661) 775-0300 [email protected]
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PROOF OF SERVICE
CERTIFICATE OF TRANSMISSION AND SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and complete copy of the foregoing REGISTRANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT is being electronically filed via the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s Electronic System for Trademark Trials and Appeals (“ESTTA”).
I hereby certify that a true and complete copy of the foregoing REGISTRANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT has been served on Paul W. Reidl (counsel for Petitioner Allied Lomar, Inc.) by forwarding said copy on September 6, 2020 via email to:
Paul W. Reidl
Attorney for Petitioner Allied Lomar, Inc.
Law Office of Paul W. Reidl
25 Pinehurst Lane, Second Floor
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Email: [email protected]
/David L Hoffman/ September 6, 2020 David L. Hoffman, Reg No. 32,469 Date
David L. Hoffman Hoffman Patent Group
28494 Westinghouse Pl., Suite 204
Valencia, CA 91355-0933
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IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
_______________________________________________
Allied Lomar, Inc.,
Petitioner,
v.
Jeffrey Szafarski,
Registrant.
__________________________________
DECLARATION OF DAVID L. HOFFMAN
I, David L. Hoffman, do hereby declare:
1. I am an attorney duly admitted to practice before all the courts of the State of California
and I am the attorney of record herein on behalf of Jeffrey Szafarski, the Registrant and moving party.
2. Attached hereto as Exhibit 1 is a true and correct copy of the docket sheet for the case of
Allied Lomar, Inc. v. Lone Star Distillery, LLC dba Garrison Brothers Distillery, Case No. 14-CA-1078,
Western District of Texas (“The Texas Litigation”) filed in 2014 by Allied Lomar, Inc., the Petitioner
herein, against Lone Star Distillery, LLC dba Garrison Brothers Distillery (“Lone Star”) for trademark
infringement of Registrant’s trademark registration no. 2,777,811 (“Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration”). I
downloaded the docket sheet from PACER. It shows the parties, the case number, that suit was filed on
July 15, 2014 (see dkt #1), that judgment was entered January 24, 2017 (see dkt #170), that an appeal was
filed on February 22, 2017 (see dkt #179) by Petitioner, and that on August 9, 2018 the district court
Cancellation No. 92073878
Registration No. 5,811,545
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received a certified copy of the appellate court’s judgment affirming the district court judgment. No
further appeal was taken.
3. Attached hereto as Exhibit 2 is a true and correct copy as downloaded by me from
PACER of the jury verdict dated January 11, 2017 against Petitioner in The Texas Litigation that there
was no likelihood of confusion between Lone Star’s mark COWBOY BOURBON for bourbon whiskey
and Petitioner’s alleged mark COWBOY LITTLE BARREL (Question/Answer 1) and that Petitioner had
abandoned its mark in Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration (Question/Answer 2).
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit 3 is a true and correct copy as downloaded by me from
PACER of the judgment entered January 24, 2017 in The Texas Litigation that Petitioner take nothing
and that Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration is invalid due to abandonment of the mark COWBOY LITTLE
BARREL.
5. Attached hereto as Exhibit 4 is a true and correct copy as downloaded by me from
PACER of the first amended complaint (FAC) filed February 10, 2015 by Petitioner in The Texas
Litigation. The FAC shows assertion by Petitioner of trademark rights in COWBOY LITTLE BARREL
and COWBOY (e.g., paragraphs 2, 13-14), admission that Petitioner’s rights in COWBOY are asserted
based on the label COWBOY LITTLE BARREL (e.g., paragraph 14 on page 4 and images at top of page
5), admission that Lone Star has been using COWBOY BOURBON for whiskey with an emphasis on
COWBOY (paragraphs 27, 36-39 and 41-46), admission that Lone Star filed a COLA application on
March 5, 2012 for COWBOY BOURBON for whiskey and approved on April 3, 2012 (paragraphs 29-30)
and that Lone Star had its first sale May 10, 2013 (paragraph 34). The First Claim for Relief is for
Trademark Infringement under 15 U.S.C. §1114, et seq. In paragraph 55, Allied Lomar claims the mark
COWBOY as well as COWBOY LITTLE BARREL and claims that Lone Star infringes.
6. Attached hereto as Exhibit 5 is a true and correct copy as downloaded by me from the
Fifth Circuit’s website of the decision on appeal of The Texas Litigation, Allied Lomar,
Incorporated v. Lone Star Distillery, LLC dba Garrison Brothers Distillery, Appeal No. 17-
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50148, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, July 18, 2018. The decision upholds
the verdict and judgment. Of particular note is footnote 1 (on page 2) where Allied Lomar’s post
abandonment/post lawsuit use would require a ruling on admissibility. Also note that Lone Star
disputed “Palatella’s [Allied Lomar’s principal’s] reliance on a bourbon shortage as a reason for
Allied Lomar’s failure to sell “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” bourbon after 2009,” and that
Palatella gave inconsistent testimony (page 3, second to last paragraph).
7. Attached hereto as Exhibit 6 is a true and correct copy of images of the front label of
Lone Star’s COWBOY BOURBON (first two pages), the side panel of the COWBOY BOURBON box
showing the mark (third page), the cover of a pamphlet (Fifth release pamphlet) shipped with the goods in
the box and showing the mark (fourth page), UPS label showing shipping information and ship date of
August 25, 2020 (fifth page), and my purchase/order information of the COWBOY BOURBON bourbon
whiskey from CaskCartel at CaskCartel.com on August 25, 2020 (sixth to eleventh pages).
8. Attached hereto as Exhibit 7 is a true and correct copy of images of the front label of
PANIOLO whiskey (mark PANIOLO; photo of cowboy; tagline “The Spirit of the Hawaiian Cowboy”;
first page), rear label (mark PANIOLO; tagline “The Spirit of the Hawaiian Cowboy”; story of
Vaqueros/PANIOLOs; second page), my purchase/order information of the PANIOLO whiskey from
wine.com on August 22, 2020 (third to seventh pages) and PANIOLO whiskey web page at
www.PanioloWhiskey.com/team as downloaded by me on August 21, 2020.
9. Attached hereto as Exhibit 8 is a true and correct copy of web pages of Spirit Hub
(www.SpiritHub.com) as downloaded by me on September 2, 2020 showing COWBOY COUNTRY
DISTILLING CO.’s Gold Spur Special Reserve Corn Whiskey in my cart at Spirit Hub. The labelling
shows use of COWBOY COUNTRY (below the logo on the product image; first two pages), mark
COWBOY COUNTRY when goods of COWBOY COUNTRY DISTILLING CO. are displayed at Spirit
Hub (second and third page), and the whiskey in my shopping cart showing on sale at Spirit Hub (fourth
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to sixth pages). I was not able to complete the purchase because Spirit Hub does not current ship to my
state, California.
10. Attached hereto as Exhibit 9 is a true and correct screenshot I took on August 30, 2020
from Dictionary.com’s definition of PANIOLO at www.dictionary.com/browse/paniolo defining
PANIOLO as “a person who herds cattle; cowboy” and indicating of Hawaiian origin.
11. Attached hereto as Exhibit 10 is a true and correct printout I made on August 30, 2020 of
Merriam-Webster’s definition of PANIOLO located on its website at the web page www.Mirriam-
Webster.com/dictionary/paniolo?src=search-dict-box defining PANIOLO as “cowboy” and indicating it
is of Hawaiian origin.
12. Attached hereto as Exhibit 11 is a true and correct copy of images of the front and rear
labels of a wine using the mark ANGELS & COWBOYS (first two pages), and shipping and my
purchase/order information for the ANGELS & COWBOYS wine from BevMo at BevMo.com on August
26, 2020 (third to sixth pages).
13. Attached hereto as Exhibit 12 is a true and correct copy of images of the front and rear
labels of wine using the mark PURPLE COWBOY along with order confirmation (first page), and
shipping and my purchase/order information for the PURPLE COWBOY wine from Premier
Wines/WineDeals at winedeals.com on August 26, 2020 (second to fourth pages).
14. Attached hereto as Exhibit 13 is a true and correct copy of shipping and my
purchase/order information for COWBOY RED wine from Maple Creek Winery at
MapleCreekWine.com on August 26, 2020. COWBOY RED is displayed on the photo of the goods. The
goods have not arrived as of the execution of this declaration.
15. Attached hereto as Exhibit 14 is a true and correct copy of images of the front and rear
labels of a wine using the mark VINTAGE COWBOY (first two pages), and shipping and my
purchase/order information of August 31, 2020 for the VINTAGE COWBOY wine from Vintage
Cowboy Winery as well as a flyer showing the VINTAGE COWBOY winery mark received with the
goods (third to fifth pages) and a web page from the winery showing the goods and mark (sixth page).
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16. Attached hereto as Exhibit 15 is a true and correct copy of Petitioner’s Certificate of
Label Approvals (COLAs) for COWBOY for whiskey products issued by the TTB, as produced in
discovery by Petitioner in this proceeding. The earliest of these COLAs was filed on May 13, 2015 and
issued June 4, 2015.
17. Attached hereto as Exhibit 16 is a true and correct copy of the face sheet and proof of
service of document requests entitled Respondent/Registrant’s First Set of Requests for Documents
(“Request”) served on June 17, 2020 on Petitioner (via counsel Mr. Reidl).
18. Attached hereto as Exhibit 17 is a true and correct copy of relevant pages of the
Petitioner’s Responses to Requests for Production (“Response”) to the Request. The Response lists out
the requests. No documentation (e.g., invoices) of any sales of COWBOY were produced. I sent a
reminder via email to Mr. Reidl who merely responded that he is still working on it. To date, no invoices
or other documents evidencing actual sales of any whiskey by Petitioner using the mark COWBOY have
been produced. Petitioner has not produced or disclosed any actual confusion evidence.
19. Attached hereto as Exhibit 18 is a true and correct copy of all of the documents produced
by Petitioner in response to request no. 21 (prices for Petitioner’s whiskey products using alleged marks),
request no. 25 (websites etc. selling Petitioner’s whiskey products using alleged marks) and request no.
33 (channels of trade for Petitioner’s whiskey products using alleged marks). All of the documents show
Petitioner’s products displayed in online stores (fourteen total stores). These web pages reflect rye
whiskey and blended whiskey but not bourbon whiskey as recited in the Petitioner’s ‘811 Registration.
20. Attached hereto as Exhibit 19 is a true and correct copy of printouts I made from all
fourteen of the web stores in Petitioner’s produced documents of Exhibit 19 showing that all fourteen
offer wine (as well as whiskey). These web stores are as follows:
Cheers On Demand
Craftshack
Del Mesa Liquor
Dram Street
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Hi-Time Wine Cellars
Liquor On Broadway
Liquorama
Mission Trails Wine & Spirits
More Wines
Nestor Liquor
Sip Whiskey
Top Shelf Wine & Spirits
Wine.com
Wooden Cork
21. Attached hereto as Exhibit 20 is a true and correct printout dated August 29, 2020 of
results I obtained from searching on COWBOY at Wooden Cork at WoodenCork.com showing both
Petitioner’s COWBOY LITTLE BARREL and Lone Star’s COWBOY BOURBON as well as
Registrant’s CALIFORNIA COWBOY whiskey. Results I obtained from a search I performed on
September 4, 2020 for COWBOY at DelMesaLiquor.com also revealed all three of these whiskey
products on that site.
22. Attached hereto as Exhibit 21 is a true and correct copy of a search I conducted revealing
that BevMo, Cask Cartel, Ray’s Wine and Spirits, Spirits and Spice, Total Wine & More and
WineDeals.com all sell both whiskey and wine. Exhibit 21 shows the first web page of each company’s
whiskey offerings followed by the first web page of its wine offerings.
23. Attached hereto as Exhibit 22 is a true and correct copy of a COLA for CALIFORNIA
COWBOY whiskey as duly approved by the TTB. Registrant Szafarski’s label as approved shows
distillation in Kentucky and bottling in California.
24. Attached hereto as Exhibit 23 is a true and correct copy of Petitioner’s Interrogatory
Responses as served on me on July 17, 2020. Response no. 2 refers to Petitioner being “exclusive
distributor and marketing agent for Domino Brands, LLC,” and Domino Brands, LLC being the owner of
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U.S. Registration No. 2,777,811 as well as the asserted COWBOY common law rights. It shows Allied
Lomar as the owner of Petitioner Allied Lomar’s U.S. Application No. 88/775912. Petitioner produced no
documents as to Allied Lomar’s exclusive distributorship and marketing agent relationship with Domino
Brands, LLC. Response no. 3 (copied below) refers to Petitioner selling “whiskey” using the mark
COWBOY. Response No. 5 (copied below) indicates first use of Petitioner’s COWBOY LITTLE
BARREL and/or COWBOY alleged marks since and including 2012 only started as of September 29,
2016.
Interrogatory no. 3 and Petitioner’s response:
Interrogatory no. 5 and Petitioner’s response:
25. Attached hereto as Exhibit 24 are true and correct printouts of dictionary definitions of
COWBOY that I obtained on August 30, 2020 from Cambridge English Dictionary, Dictionary.com and
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Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary which all define COWBOY as a man who usually rides a horse
and whose job it is to tend cattle, especially in the “western U.S.” or “western parts of the U.S.”
26. Attached hereto as Exhibit 25 is a true and correct copy of a Petition for Cancellation
filed by Lone Star against Allied Lomar, Inc’s U.S. Trademark Registration No. 2,777,811 on February
10, 2015 (Cancellation Proceeding No. 92060851) alleging, among other things, that the ‘811
Registration is invalid due to abandonment of the COWBOY LITTLE BARREL mark.
27. Attached hereto as Exhibit 26 is a true and correct copy of a “Response to the TTAB
Status Update Request Dated October 18, 2019” as filed October 21, 2019 by Lone Star in Cancellation
Proceeding No. 92060851 indicating that Lone Star prevailed in The Texas Litigation, and that “[t]he jury
found that Respondent had abandoned the trademark on which the Registration is based and the District
Court entered an order that the Registration be cancelled.” (Paragraph 3) The Response further indicates
that the Fifth Circuit affirmed the judgment, and that the time to file a petition for certiorari passed on
October 17, 2018. (Paragraph 4)
28. Attached hereto as Exhibit 27 is a true and correct copy of a “Response to TTAB Order”
as filed November 22, 2019 by Allied Lomar, Inc in Cancellation Proceeding No. 92060851 admitting
that “the mark had been abandoned and that there was no likelihood of confusion.” (p. 1, lines 14-17)
29. Attached hereto as Exhibit 28 is a true and correct copy of the TESS page and assignment
page for the mark COWBOY BOURBON in Application No. 85/544,721 for whiskey, owned by Lone
Star.
30. Attached hereto as Exhibit 29 is a true and correct copy of the TESS page and assignment
page for the mark PANIOLO in Registration No. 4,684,956 for whiskey. The translation statement is
“The English translation of “Paniolo” in the mark is “cowboy”.
31. Attached hereto as Exhibit 30 is a true and correct copy of the TESS page and assignment
page for the mark COWBOY in Application No. 86336251 for bourbon whiskey, Applicant Domino
Brands, LLC.
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32. Attached hereto as Exhibit 31 is a true and correct copy of an office action dated August
18, 2018 indicating that Application No. 86336251 on COWBOY for bourbon whiskey is potentially
rejected on Section 2(d) grounds of a likelihood of confusion with PANIOLO for whiskey in Registration
No. 4,684,956 indicating that PANIOLO means “cowboy.” There is also a potential 2(d) rejection over
the mark COWBOY BOURBON in Application No. 85544721 of Lone Star. There is also an ownership
issue with Registration No. 2,777,811 of Allied Lomar, Inc.
33. Attached hereto as Exhibit 32 is a true and correct copy of the TESS page and assignment
page for the mark ANGELS & COWBOYS in Registration No. 3,512,066 for wine.
34. Attached hereto as Exhibit 33 is a true and correct copy of the TESS page and assignment
page for the mark PURPLE COWBOY in Registration No. 3,589,200 for wine.
35. Attached hereto as Exhibit 34 is a true and correct copy of the TESS page and assignment
page for the mark COWBOY RED in Registration No. 3,228,971 for wine.
36. Attached hereto as Exhibit 35 is a true and correct copy of the TESS page and assignment
page for the mark VINTAGE COWBOY in Registration No. 4,399,898 for wine.
The undersigned being hereby warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by
fine or imprisonment, hereby declares that all statements made by me above in this document are made
based on my personal knowledge and are understood to be true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief. I further declare under penalty of perjury of the Laws of the State of California and of the
United States that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed this 6th day of September, 2020 in Valencia, California.
Date: 09/06/2020 /David L. Hoffman/
David L. Hoffman, Applicant’s Attorney
Representative, CA bar member
Hoffman Patent Group, a Prof. Law Corp.
28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 204
Valencia, California 91355
(661) 775-0300
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PROOF OF SERVICE
CERTIFICATE OF TRANSMISSION AND SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and complete copy of the foregoing DECLARATION OF DAVID L.
HOFFMAN is being electronically filed via the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s Electronic System
for Trademark Trials and Appeals (“ESTTA”).
I hereby certify that a true and complete copy of the foregoing DECLARATION OF DAVID L.
HOFFMAN has been served on Paul W. Reidl (counsel for Petitioner Allied Lomar, Inc.) by forwarding
said copy on September 6, 2020 via email to:
Paul W. Reidl
Attorney for Petitioner Allied Lomar, Inc.
Law Office of Paul W. Reidl
25 Pinehurst Lane, Second Floor
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Email: [email protected]
/David L Hoffman/ September 6, 2020
David L. Hoffman, Reg. No. 32,469 Date
David L. Hoffman Hoffman
Patent Group
28494 Westinghouse Pl., Suite 204
Valencia, CA 91355-0933
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U.S. District Court [LIVE]Western District of Texas (Austin)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:14-cv-01078-SS
Allied Lomar, Inc. v. Lone Star Distillery LLCAssigned to: Judge Sam SparksCase in other court: 5th USCA, 17-50148
5th USCA, 17-50219California Northern, 3:14-cv-03195
Cause: 15:44 Trademark Infringement
Date Filed: 12/03/2014Date Terminated: 01/24/2017Jury Demand: PlaintiffNature of Suit: 840 TrademarkJurisdiction: Federal Question
PlaintiffAllied Lomar, Inc. represented by Joshua P. Martin
Securus Technologies, Inc. 4000 International Parkway Carrollton, TX 75007 972-277-0335 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Katarzyna Brozynski Brozynski & Dalton, PC 5700 Tennyson Parkway Suite 300 Plano, TX 75024 972-371-0679 Email: [email protected] TERMINATED: 07/13/2015 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael D. Kanach Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP 275 Battery Street, Suite 2000 San Francisco, CA 94111 415-986-5900 Ext. 3211 Fax: 415-262-3726 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Philip Robert Brinson Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani LLP 816 Congress Avenue Suite 1510 Austin, TX 78701 512-391-0197 Fax: 512-391-0183 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Robert P. Andris Gordon & Rees LLP 275 Battery Street, Suite 2000 San Francisco, CA 94111 415-986-5900 Fax: 415-986-8054 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Molly A. Jones
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Gordon & Rees LLP 275 Battery Street, Suite 2000 San Francisco, CA 94111 415-986-5900 Fax: 415-986-8054 Email: [email protected] ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
V.DefendantLone Star Distillery, LLC doing business asGarrison Brothers Distillery
represented by John Holman Barr Barr, Burr & Associates, LLP P.O. Box 223667 Dallas, TX 75222-3667 (214) 943-0012 Fax: 214/943-0048 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael Forest Nelson Burt, Barr & Assoc. P.O. Box 223667 Dallas, TX 75222-3667 (214) 943-0012 Fax: 214/943-0048 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Peter D. Kennedy Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, PC 401 Congress Avenue - Suite 2700 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 480-5764 Fax: 512/536-9908 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Steven D. Smit Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody 401 Congress Avenue Suite 2700 Austin, TX 78701 (512) 480-5653 Fax: 512/480-5853 Email: [email protected] LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Steven W. Yuen Kronenberg Law, P.C. 1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1450 Oakland, CA 94612-4729 (510) 254-6467 Fax: (510) 788-4092 Email: [email protected] TERMINATED: 04/07/2015 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William Scott Kronenberg Kronenberg Law, P.C. 1999 Harrison Street, Suite 1450 Oakland, CA 94612-4729 510-254-6767
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J. Scott Gerien Owen, Wickersham & Erickson, P.C. 455 Market Street, 19th Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 882-3200 Fax: 415/882-3232 TERMINATED: 10/01/2014
DefendantDOES 1 through 10, inclusive
Counter PlaintiffLone Star Distillery, LLC represented by John Holman Barr
(See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Michael Forest Nelson (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Peter D. Kennedy (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Steven D. Smit (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Steven W. Yuen (See above for address) TERMINATED: 04/07/2015 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William Scott Kronenberg (See above for address) TERMINATED: 04/07/2015 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
J. Scott Gerien (See above for address) TERMINATED: 10/01/2014
V.Counter DefendantAllied Lomar, Inc. represented by Joshua P. Martin
(See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Katarzyna Brozynski (See above for address) TERMINATED: 07/13/2015 LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
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Michael D. Kanach (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Philip Robert Brinson (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Robert P. Andris (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Molly A. Jones (See above for address) ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Date Filed # Docket Text
07/15/2014 1 COMPLAINT FOR FEDERAL TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT against Allied Lomar, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400, receiptnumber 0971-8768898.). Filed byAllied Lomar, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Andris, Robert) (Filed on7/15/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 07/15/2014)
07/15/2014 2 Proposed Summons. (Andris, Robert) (Filed on 7/15/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.](Entered: 07/15/2014)
07/15/2014 3 Certificate of Interested Entities by Allied Lomar, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Allied Lomar, Inc. for AlliedLomar, Inc.. (Andris, Robert) (Filed on 7/15/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered:07/15/2014)
07/15/2014 4 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure by Allied Lomar, Inc. (Andris, Robert) (Filed on 7/15/2014) Modified on 7/16/2014(farS, COURT STAFF). [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 07/15/2014)
07/15/2014 5 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler.
Counsel for plaintiff or the removing party is responsible for serving the Complaint or Notice of Removal, Summonsand the assigned judge's standing orders and all other new case documents upon the opposing parties. For information,visit E-Filing A New Civil Case at http://cand.uscourts.gov/ecf/caseopening.
Standing orders can be downloaded from the court's web page at www.cand.uscourts.gov/judges. Upon receipt, thesummons will be issued and returned electronically. Counsel is required to send chambers a copy of the initiatingdocuments pursuant to L.R. 5-1(e)(7). A scheduling order will be sent by Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) within twobusiness days. (sv, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/15/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.](Entered: 07/15/2014)
07/16/2014 6 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by10/9/2014. Case Management Conference set for 10/16/2014 11:00 AM in Courtroom C, 15th Floor, SanFrancisco. (farS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/16/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.](Entered: 07/16/2014)
07/16/2014 7 Summons Issued as to Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (farS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/16/2014) [Transferred fromCalifornia Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 07/16/2014)
07/16/2014 8 REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding trademark (cc: form mailed to register). (farS, COURTSTAFF) (Filed on 7/16/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 07/16/2014)
07/21/2014 9 NOTICE of Substitution of Counsel by Michael D. Kanach - Gordon & Rees for Plaintiff in place of Ropers, Majeski,Kohn & Bentley (Kanach, Michael) (Filed on 7/21/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.](Entered: 07/21/2014)
08/18/2014 10 CLERK'S NOTICE Re: Consent or Declination: Plaintiffs/Defendants shall file a consent or declination to proceedbefore a magistrate judge due September 3, 2014. (lsS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/18/2014) [Transferred fromCalifornia Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 08/18/2014)
09/02/2014 11 CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Allied Lomar, Inc... (Andris, Robert) (Filedon 9/2/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 09/02/2014)
09/09/2014 12 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Allied Lomar, Inc. re 7 Summons Issued, 3 Certificate of Interested Entities, 6 InitialCase Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines, 4 Notice (Other), 1 Complaint, 2 Proposed Summons(Andris, Robert) (Filed on 9/9/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 09/09/2014)
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09/10/2014 13 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Complaint filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Gerien, J.)(Filed on 9/10/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 09/10/2014)
09/10/2014 14 CONSENT/DECLINATION to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge by Lone Star Distillery, LLC.. (Gerien, J.) (Filedon 9/10/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 09/10/2014)
09/11/2014 15 CLERK'S NOTICE OF IMPENDING REASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE: The Clerk of thisCourt will now randomly reassign this case to a District Judge because either (1) a party has not consented to thejurisdiction of a Magistrate Judge, or (2) time is of the essence in deciding a pending judicial action for which thenecessary consents to Magistrate Judge jurisdiction have not been secured. You will be informed by separate notice ofthe district judge to whom this case is reassigned. ALL HEARING DATES PRESENTLY SCHEDULED BEFORETHE CURRENT MAGISTRATE JUDGE ARE VACATED AND SHOULD BE RE-NOTICED FOR HEARINGBEFORE THE JUDGE TO WHOM THIS CASE IS REASSIGNED. Case Management Conference set for October 16,2014 is VACATED. This is a text only docket entry; there is no document associated with this notice. (ls, COURTSTAFF) (Filed on 9/11/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 09/11/2014)
09/11/2014 16 ORDER, Case reassigned to Hon. Vince Chhabria. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler no longer assigned to thecase.. Signed by Executive Committee on 9/11/14. (ha, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/11/2014) [Transferred fromCalifornia Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 09/11/2014)
09/12/2014 17 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order: Case Management Statement due by 10/7/2014. Case ManagementConference set for 10/14/2014 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4, 17th Floor, San Francisco. Signed by Judge VinceChhabria on 9/12/2014. (knm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 9/12/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on12/3/2014.] (Entered: 09/12/2014)
09/15/2014 18 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Allied Lomar, Inc. re 17 Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADRDeadlines, (Andris, Robert) (Filed on 9/15/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered:09/15/2014)
09/16/2014 19 CLERK'S NOTICE RESCHEDULING THE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IN CONNECTION TO THEREQUEST TO EXTEND TIME FOR DEFENDANT TO ANSWER BY OCTOBER 10, 2014: Case ManagementStatement due by 10/14/2014. Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/21/2014 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4, 17thFloor, San Francisco. This is a text only docket entry, there is no document associated with this notice. (knm, COURTSTAFF) (Filed on 9/16/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 09/16/2014)
09/17/2014 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Steven W. Yuen (Yuen, Steven) (Filed on 9/17/2014) [Transferred from California Northernon 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 09/17/2014)
09/29/2014 21 Certificate of Interested Entities by Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Yuen, Steven) (Filed on 9/29/2014) [Transferred fromCalifornia Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 09/29/2014)
09/30/2014 22 Consent MOTION to Substitute Attorney Lone Star Distillery, LLC dba Garrison Brothers Distillery filed by Lone StarDistillery, LLC. (Yuen, Steven) (Filed on 9/30/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered:09/30/2014)
10/01/2014 23 Order by Hon. Vince Chhabria granting 22 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Attorney J. Scott Gerien terminated.(knm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/1/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered:10/01/2014)
10/02/2014 24 STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER TO EXTEND TIME TO SUBMIT THE JOINT CASE MANGEMENTSTATEMENT, TO CONTINUE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE; filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Yuen,Steven) (Filed on 10/2/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 10/02/2014)
10/08/2014 25 Order as Modified by Hon. Vince Chhabria granting 24 Stipulation to Extend Time to Submit the Joint CaseManagement Statement and to Continue Case Management Conference.(knm, COURT STAFF) (Filed on10/8/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 10/08/2014)
10/13/2014 26 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively to Transfer Venue filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. Motion Hearing set for11/20/2014 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4, 17th Floor, San Francisco before Hon. Vince Chhabria. Responses due by10/28/2014. Replies due by 11/4/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Judicial Notice, # 2 Declaration, # 3 Declaration,# 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Proposed Order)(Yuen, Steven) (Filed on 10/13/2014) [Transferred from CaliforniaNorthern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 10/13/2014)
10/20/2014 27 CLERK'S NOTICE RESETTING THE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE: Case Management Statement due by12/2/2014. Initial Case Management Conference set for 12/9/2014 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4, 17th Floor, SanFrancisco. This is a text only docket entry, there is no document associated with this notice. (knm, COURT STAFF)(Filed on 10/20/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 10/20/2014)
10/28/2014 28 RESPONSE (re 26 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively to Transfer Venue ) Plaintiff's OPPOSITION to Defendant'sMotion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue filed byAllied Lomar, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of PalatellaISO Opposition Defendant's MTD-Transfer Venue, # 2 Declaration Declaration of Kanach ISO Opposition Defendant'sMTD-Transfer Venue (w Exhibits 1-15), # 3 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - Kanach Decl., # 4 Exhibit Exhibit 2 - Kanach Decl., # 5Exhibit Exhibit 3 - Kanach Decl., # 6 Exhibit Exhibit 4 - Kanach Decl., # 7 Exhibit Exhibit 5 - Kanach Decl., # 8Exhibit Exhibit 6 - Kanach Decl., # 9 Exhibit Exhibit 7 - Kanach Decl., # 10 Exhibit Exhibit 8 - Kanach Decl., # 11
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Exhibit Exhibit 9 - Kanach Decl., # 12 Exhibit Exhibit 10 - Kanach Decl., # 13 Exhibit Exhibit 11 - Kanach Decl., # 14Exhibit Exhibit 12a - Kanach Decl., # 15 Exhibit Exhibit 12b - Kanach Decl., # 16 Exhibit Exhibit 13 - Kanach Decl., #17 Exhibit Exhibit 14 - Kanach Decl., # 18 Exhibit Exhibit 15 - Kanach Decl., # 19 Supplement Request for JudicialNotice)(Kanach, Michael) (Filed on 10/28/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered:10/28/2014)
11/04/2014 29 REPLY (re 26 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively to Transfer Venue ) Opposition filed byLone Star Distillery, LLC.(Attachments: # 1 Declaration Supplemental of Dan Garrison)(Yuen, Steven) (Filed on 11/4/2014) [Transferred fromCalifornia Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 11/04/2014)
11/11/2014 30 Supplemental Brief re 28 Opposition/Response to Motion,,,, 26 MOTION to Dismiss or Alternatively to TransferVenue, 29 Reply to Opposition/Response PLAINTIFF'S ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION REQUESTING COURTAPPROVAL TO FILE SURREPLY filed byAllied Lomar, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Michael D. Kanach ISOPlaintiff's Administrative Motion Requesting Court Approval to File SURREPLY, # 2 Proposed Order re Plaintiff'sAdministrative Motion Requesting Court Approval to File SURREPLY)(Related document(s) 28 , 26 , 29 ) (Kanach,Michael) (Filed on 11/11/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 11/11/2014)
11/20/2014 31 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Vince Chhabria: Motion Hearing re 26 MOTION to Dismiss orAlternatively to Transfer Venue filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC., held on 11/20/2014. (Date Filed: 11/20/2014)The matter is submitted to the Court for decision. FTR Time 11:31- 11:50. Plaintiff Attorney Michael Kanach.Defendant Attorney William Kronenberg. This is a text only Minute Entry (knm, COURT STAFF) [Transferredfrom California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 11/20/2014)
12/01/2014 32 Order by Hon. Vince Chhabria granting in part and denying in part 26 Motion to Dismiss, or in the alternativeTransfer Venue. The case is ordered transferred to the Western District of Texas.(knm, COURT STAFF) (Filedon 12/1/2014) [Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 12/01/2014)
12/02/2014 Case electronically transferred to the Western District of Texas. (farS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/2/2014)[Transferred from California Northern on 12/3/2014.] (Entered: 12/02/2014)
12/03/2014 33 Case electronically transferred in from Northern District of California; Case Number 3:14-cv-03195. (Entered:12/03/2014)
12/03/2014 Case Assigned to Judge Sam Sparks. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASENUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENTTHAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (afd) (Entered: 12/03/2014)
12/03/2014 34 Report on Trademark sent to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with copy of Complaint. (afd) (Entered: 12/03/2014)
12/03/2014 35 Letter to Robert P. Andris, Michael D. Kanach, William Scott Kronenberg and Steven W. Yuen re: Case Assignment inAustin. (afd) (Entered: 12/03/2014)
12/03/2014 36 Letters to Robert P. Andris, Michael D. Kanach, William Scott Kronenberg and Steven W. Yuen re: Non-AdmittedStatus. (afd) (Entered: 12/03/2014)
12/05/2014 37 ORDERED that the parties confer and submit a proposed scheduling order for the Court's consideration by February2,2015. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/05/2014)
12/11/2014 38 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Katarzyna Brozynski on behalf of Allied Lomar, Inc.. Attorney KatarzynaBrozynski added to party Allied Lomar, Inc.(pty:pla) (Brozynski, Katarzyna) (Entered: 12/11/2014)
12/12/2014 39 MOTION by Michael D. Kanach to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100 receipt number 100022894) by AlliedLomar, Inc. (td) (Entered: 12/12/2014)
12/12/2014 40 MOTION by Robert P. Andris to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 100022895) by Allied Lomar,Inc. (td) (Entered: 12/12/2014)
12/15/2014 41 ORDER GRANTING 40 Motion by Robert P. Andris to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our Administrative Policiesand Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register forelectronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/15/2014)
12/15/2014 42 ORDER GRANTING 39 Motion by Michael D. Kanach to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Pursuant to our AdministrativePolicies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case mustregister for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered:12/15/2014)
12/30/2014 43 MOTION by Steven W. Yuen to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 100023008) by Lone StarDistillery, LLC. (td) (Entered: 12/30/2014)
12/30/2014 44 MOTION by William S. Kronenberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 100023009) by LoneStar Distillery, LLC. (td) (Entered: 12/30/2014)
01/05/2015 45 ORDER GRANTING 43 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Steven W. Yuen. Pursuant to our Administrative Policiesand Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register forelectronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order.; GRANTING 44 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice as toWilliam S. Kronenberg. Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney
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hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days ofthis order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm) (Entered: 01/06/2015)
01/12/2015 46 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Steven D. Smit on behalf of Lone Star Distillery, LLC. Attorney Steven D. Smitadded to party Lone Star Distillery, LLC(pty:dft) (Smit, Steven) (Entered: 01/12/2015)
01/13/2015 47 DEFICIENCY NOTICE to Steven D. Smit: re 46 Notice of Appearance. (td) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
01/13/2015 48 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Lone Star Distillery, LLC Corrected Certificate of Service for Notice of Appearance46 Notice of Appearance (Smit, Steven) (Entered: 01/13/2015)
01/21/2015 49 MOTION/STIPULATION (Joint) to extend time to submit proposed scheduling order and for plaintiff to file firstamended complaint; and proposed order by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Yuen, Steven) (Entered: 01/21/2015)
01/21/2015 50 Proposed Pretrial Order on parties' joint stipulation to extend time to submit scheduling order, and for plaintiff to filefirst amended complaint by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Yuen, Steven) (Entered: 01/21/2015)
01/23/2015 51 ORDER GRANTING 49 Motion for Extension of Time to Submit the Proposed Scheduling Order and Stipulation forPlaintiff to file a First Amended Complaint. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/26/2015)
02/10/2015 52 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Lone Star Distillery, LLC amending 1 Complaint,., filed by Allied Lomar, Inc..(Andris, Robert) (Entered: 02/10/2015)
02/11/2015 53 Report on Patent/Trademark sent to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (td) (Entered: 02/11/2015)
02/24/2015 54 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaint by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Request for JudicialNotice, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Steven W. Yuen, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Proposed Order)(Yuen, Steven)(Entered: 02/24/2015)
03/09/2015 55 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Allied Lomar, Inc., re 54 MOTION to Dismiss First Amended Complaintfiled by Defendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Kanach, Michael) (Entered: 03/09/2015)
03/17/2015 56 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC, re 54 MOTION to Dismiss First AmendedComplaint filed by Defendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Yuen, Steven) (Entered: 03/17/2015)
03/19/2015 57 ORDER DENYING 54 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (dm) (Entered: 03/20/2015)
04/02/2015 58 Joint MOTION for Entry of Scheduling Order by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed OrderScheduling Order)(Smit, Steven) (Entered: 04/02/2015)
04/02/2015 59 MOTION to Substitute Attorney by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Yuen, Steven)(Entered: 04/02/2015)
04/03/2015 60 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 ProposedOrder Order on Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to File Answer)(Smit, Steven) (Entered: 04/03/2015)
04/06/2015 61 DEFICIENCY NOTICE to Steven D. Smit: re 60 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer . (td)(Entered: 04/06/2015)
04/06/2015 62 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Lone Star Distillery, LLC CORRECTED Certificate of Service 60 UnopposedMOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer (Smit, Steven) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
04/06/2015 63 Letter/Correspondence to Sorana Ban & Kibibi "Bibi" Shaw re: non-admission status. (td) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
04/07/2015 64 ORDER GRANTING 59 Motion to Withdraw and Substitute Attorney. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered:04/07/2015)
04/07/2015 65 ORDER GRANTING 60 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer ; Lone Star Distillery, LLC answer due 4/9/2015.Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 04/07/2015)
04/07/2015 66 SCHEDULING ORDER: Docket Call set for 11/18/2016 at 11:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks, ADR Report Deadlinedue by 7/1/2015, Amended Pleadings due by 9/1/2015, Discovery due by 2/29/2016, Joinder of Parties due by9/1/2015, Motions due by 4/1/2016. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 04/07/2015)
04/08/2015 67 Defendant's Original ANSWER to 52 Amended Complaint and Original, COUNTERCLAIM against Allied Lomar,Inc. by Lone Star Distillery, LLC.(Smit, Steven) (Entered: 04/08/2015)
04/08/2015 68 DEFICIENCY NOTICE to Steven D. Smit: re 67 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim. (td) (Entered:04/08/2015)
04/08/2015 69 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Lone Star Distillery, LLC AMENDED Certificate of Service 67 Answer to AmendedComplaint, Counterclaim (Smit, Steven) (Entered: 04/08/2015)
05/01/2015 70 NON-CONSENT to Trial by US Magistrate Judge by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Nelson, Michael) (Entered:05/01/2015)
05/01/2015 71 NON-CONSENT to Trial by US Magistrate Judge by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Brozynski, Katarzyna) (Entered: 05/01/2015)
05/04/2015 72 ANSWER to 67 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim by Allied Lomar, Inc..(Andris, Robert) (Entered:
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07/01/2015 73 ADR Report Filed - Joint Report on Alternative Dispute Resolution by Lone Star Distillery, LLC(Nelson, Michael)(Entered: 07/01/2015)
07/02/2015 74 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Joshua P. Martin on behalf of Allied Lomar, Inc.. Attorney Joshua P. Martin addedto party Allied Lomar, Inc.(pty:cd) (Martin, Joshua) (Entered: 07/02/2015)
07/09/2015 75 Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Katarzyna Brozynski by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 ProposedOrder Order Granting Motion to Withdraw Katarzyna Brozynski as Counsel of Record)(Brozynski, Katarzyna)(Entered: 07/09/2015)
07/13/2015 76 ORDER GRANTING 75 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 07/13/2015)
08/17/2015 77 NOTICE of Initial Disclosures by Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Nelson, Michael) (Entered: 08/17/2015)
08/17/2015 78 NOTICE of Initial Disclosures by Allied Lomar, Inc. (Andris, Robert) (Entered: 08/17/2015)
11/04/2015 79 MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Designation of Expert Witnesses by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Attachments: # 1Proposed Order Order on Defendant's Motion to Strike Plaintiff's Designation of Expert Witnesses)(Smit, Steven)(Entered: 11/04/2015)
11/04/2015 80 DEFICIENCY NOTICE to Steven D. Smit: re 79 MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Designation of Expert Witnesses. (td)(Entered: 11/04/2015)
11/04/2015 81 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Lone Star Distillery, LLC Amended Certificate of Service 80 Deficiency Notice, 79MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Designation of Expert Witnesses (Smit, Steven) (Entered: 11/04/2015)
11/09/2015 82 MOTION to Exclude Experts Under Rule 702 by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Plaintiff'sExpert Disclosures, # 2 Proposed Order Order Objecting to Experts Rule 702)(Nelson, Michael) (Entered: 11/09/2015)
11/11/2015 83 STIPULATION Confidentiality and Protective Order by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Andris, Robert) (Entered: 11/11/2015)
11/13/2015 84 ORDER regarding sealed filings. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (os) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
11/13/2015 85 Confidentiality and Protective Order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (os) (Entered: 11/13/2015)
11/16/2015 86 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Allied Lomar, Inc., re 79 MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Designation ofExpert Witnesses filed by Defendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Andris, Robert) (Entered: 11/16/2015)
11/18/2015 87 MOTION to Compel Discovery by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order on Defendant'sMotion to Compel)(Smit, Steven) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
11/18/2015 88 ORDER, setting All Pending Matters/Status Conference for 12/11/2015 at 11:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks. Signedby Judge Sam Sparks. (ml) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
11/18/2015 89 RESPONSE in Support, filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC, re 79 MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Designation of ExpertWitnesses filed by Defendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC Defendant's Reply in Support of Motion to Strike Plaintiff'sDesignation of Expert Witnesses (Smit, Steven) (Entered: 11/18/2015)
11/19/2015 90 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Allied Lomar, Inc., re 82 MOTION to Exclude Experts Under Rule 702filed by Defendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Andris, Robert) (Entered: 11/19/2015)
11/19/2015 91 DEFICIENCY NOTICE for Robert P. Andris: re 90 Response in Opposition to Motion. (ml) (Entered: 11/19/2015)
11/25/2015 92 WITNESS/EXHIBIT/EXPERT LIST by Lone Star Distillery, LLC on Resisting Claims for Relief. (Smit, Steven)(Entered: 11/25/2015)
11/30/2015 93 ATTACHMENT (Proposed Order) to 86 Response in Opposition to Motion by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Andris, Robert)(Entered: 11/30/2015)
11/30/2015 94 ATTACHMENT (Proposed Order) to 90 Response in Opposition to Motion by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Andris, Robert)(Entered: 11/30/2015)
11/30/2015 95 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Allied Lomar, Inc., re 87 MOTION to Compel Discovery filed byDefendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Andris, Robert) (Entered: 11/30/2015)
12/02/2015 96 Memorandum in Support, filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC, re 87 MOTION to Compel Discovery filed by DefendantLone Star Distillery, LLC Defendant Lone Star's Reply in Support of Motion to Compel (Smit, Steven) (Entered:12/02/2015)
12/08/2015 97 ORDER setting hearing on all pending matters for 12/16/2015 at 11:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks. Signed by JudgeSam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/08/2015)
12/08/2015 98 ORDERED that the hearing for ALL PENDING MATTERS on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at 11:00 AM is herebyCANCELLED until further order of the court. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/08/2015)
12/11/2015 99 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Motion Hearing held on 12/11/2015 re 87 MOTION toCompel Discovery filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC, 82 MOTION to Exclude Experts Under Rule 702 filed by Lone
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Star Distillery, LLC, 79 MOTION to Strike Plaintiff's Designation of Expert Witnesses filed by Lone Star Distillery,LLC (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered:12/11/2015)
12/11/2015 100 SCHEDULING ORDER: Docket Call set for 11/18/2016 at 11:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks, Discovery due by7/1/2016, Motions due by 10/15/2016. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
12/11/2015 101 ORDER DISMISSING 79 Motion to Strike; DISMISSING 82 Motion Objection to Exerts Under Federal Rule ofEvidence 792; GRANTING 87 Motion to Compel Discovery. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
03/17/2016 102 Supplemental DESIGNATION OF Rebuttal Experts, Witnesses and Proposed Exhibits on Resisting Claims for Reliefby Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Smit, Steven) to supplement 92 Designation. Modified on 3/17/2016 to edit text and addrelationship (os). (Entered: 03/17/2016)
09/09/2016 103 ORDER, (Status Conference set for 10/14/2016 at 11:00 AM before Judge Sam Sparks). Signed by Judge Sam Sparks.(td) (Entered: 09/09/2016)
10/12/2016 104 MOTION for Summary Judgment by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 10/12/2016)
10/14/2016 105 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Status Conference held on 10/14/2016 (Minute entrydocuments are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 10/14/2016)
10/14/2016 106 ORDERED that the case REMAINS SET for docket call on November 18, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 2 of theUnited States Courthouse, 501 W. Fifth Street, Austin, Texas, with a JURY trial in the month of December 2016.Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 10/17/2016)
10/25/2016 107 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Philip Robert Brinson on behalf of Allied Lomar, Inc.. Attorney Philip RobertBrinson added to party Allied Lomar, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Philip Robert Brinson added to party Allied Lomar, Inc.(pty:cd) (Brinson, Philip) (Entered: 10/25/2016)
10/26/2016 108 Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document Exhibit A to Motion to Seal, # 2 SealedDocument Exhibit B to Motion to Seal, # 3 Sealed Document Exhibit C to Motion to Seal, # 4 Sealed DocumentExhibit D to Motion to Seal, # 5 Sealed Document Exhibit E to Motion to Seal, # 6 Sealed Document Exhibit F toMotion to Seal, # 7 Proposed Order) (Andris, Robert) (Entered: 10/26/2016)
10/26/2016 109 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion, filed by Allied Lomar, Inc., re 104 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed byDefendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Marci Palatella [Redacted] w/Exs. 1-6, # 2Declaration of Michael D. Kanach, # 3 Exs. 1-4 to Kanach Declaration, # 4 Exs. 5-6 to Kanach Declaration, # 5Proposed Order)(Andris, Robert) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/31/2016: # 6 Sealed Exhibit 2, # 7 SealedDeclaration, # 8 Sealed Declaration, # 9 Sealed Exhibit 3, # 10 Sealed Exhibit 4, # 11 Sealed Exhibit 6) (td). (Entered:10/26/2016)
10/27/2016 110 DEFICIENCY NOTICE to Robert P. Andris: re 108 Motion for leave to File Sealed Document. (td) (Entered:10/27/2016)
10/27/2016 111 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Allied Lomar, Inc. 108 Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Andris, Robert)(Entered: 10/27/2016)
10/28/2016 112 ORDER GRANTING 108 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered:10/28/2016)
11/02/2016 113 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC, re 104 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed byDefendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 11/02/2016)
11/02/2016 114 MOTION to Strike Portions of Declaration of Marci Palatella in Support of Plaintiff's Opposition to Motion forSummary Judgment by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Motion to Strike)(Kennedy, Peter)(Entered: 11/02/2016)
11/02/2016 116 ORDER DENYING 104 Motion for Summary Judgment. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf) (Entered: 11/03/2016)
11/03/2016 115 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC, re 104 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed byDefendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC CORRECTED: fixes typo on page 10 (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 11/03/2016)
11/04/2016 117 MOTION for Reconsideration re 116 Order on Motion for Summary Judgment by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy,Peter) (Entered: 11/04/2016)
11/10/2016 119 ORDER DENYING 117 Motion for Reconsideration. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf) (Entered: 11/14/2016)
11/11/2016 118 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Allied Lomar, Inc., re 117 MOTION for Reconsideration re 116 Order onMotion for Summary Judgment filed by Defendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Andris, Robert) (Entered: 11/11/2016)
11/15/2016 120 ORDER DENYING AS MOOT 114 Motion to Strike. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf) (Entered: 11/15/2016)
11/17/2016 121 NOTICE Invoking the Protective Order by Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Nelson, Michael) (Entered: 11/17/2016)
11/18/2016 122 Exhibit List by Allied Lomar, Inc... (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit List)(Brinson, Philip) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
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11/18/2016 123 Witness List by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Brinson, Philip) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 124 Proposed Jury Instructions by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Brinson, Philip) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 125 Proposed Voir Dire by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Brinson, Philip) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 126 Proposed Verdict Form by Allied Lomar, Inc... (Brinson, Philip) Modified text on 11/18/2016 (jf). (Entered:11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 127 MOTION in Limine (MILs 1-14) by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Brinson, Philip) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 128 NOTICE Proposed Statement of the Case by Allied Lomar, Inc. (Brinson, Philip) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 129 STATEMENT OF ISSUES Proposed Statement of the Parties' Contentions by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy,Peter) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 130 Proposed Voir Dire by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 131 Proposed Jury Instructions by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 132 Proposed Verdict Form by Lone Star Distillery, LLC.. (Kennedy, Peter) Modified text on 11/18/2016 (jf). (Entered:11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 133 WITNESS/EXHIBIT LIST by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 134 MOTION in Limine (First) by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 135 Second MOTION in Limine by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 136 ORDER (Jury Selection set for 11/28/2016 at 8:30AM before Judge Sam Sparks; Jury Trial set for 12/5/2016 at 9:00AM before Judge Sam Sparks). Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/18/2016 137 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Docket Call held on 11/18/2016 (Minute entry documentsare not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(jf) (Entered: 11/18/2016)
11/28/2016 138 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Jury Selection held on 11/28/2016 (Minute entrydocuments are not available electronically). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik)(jf) (Entered: 11/28/2016)
11/28/2016 139 ORDER GRANTING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART 127 Motion in Limine; GRANTING IN PART ANDDENYING IN PART 134 First Motion in Limine. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 11/29/2016)
11/29/2016 140 PROPOSED ORDER re 135 Second MOTION in Limine filed by Defendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC Proposed OrderGranting Second Motion in Limine (Kennedy, Peter) Modified on 11/29/2016 to correct event (td). (Entered:11/29/2016)
12/01/2016 141 ORDER GRANTING 135 Second Motion in Limine. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/01/2016)
12/05/2016 142 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Jury Trial completed on 12/5/2016. Defendant Moved forMistrial; Mistrial Declared; Order to Follow. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (CourtReporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 12/05/2016)
12/05/2016 143 ORDER OF MISTRIAL. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 12/05/2016)
12/05/2016 144 Witness List for Jury Trial held on December 5, 2016. (td) (Entered: 12/06/2016)
12/05/2016 145 Exhibit List for Jury Trial held on December 5, 2016. (td) (Additional attachment(s) added on 12/7/2016: # 1 Exhibit)(td). (Entered: 12/06/2016)
12/07/2016 146 ORDER, (Jury Selection and Trial set for 1/9/2017 at 8:30 AM before Judge Sam Sparks). Signed by Judge SamSparks. (td) (Entered: 12/07/2016)
12/07/2016 147 NOTICE PLAINTIFF ALLIED LOMAR, INC.'S NOTICE OF REQUEST TO RE-SET PENDING CASE ON THE JURYTRIAL DOCKET by Allied Lomar, Inc. re 143 Order (Andris, Robert) (Entered: 12/07/2016)
12/29/2016 148 Proposed Jury Instructions by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 12/29/2016)
01/03/2017 149 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Philip Robert Brinson for Molly A. Jones ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-9166978) by on behalf of Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Brinson, Philip) (Entered: 01/03/2017)
01/05/2017 150 ORDER GRANTING 149 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Molly A. Jones. Pursuant to our Administrative Policiesand Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register forelectronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (jf) (Entered: 01/05/2017)
01/09/2017 151 STIPULATION on Admission of Trial Exhibits by Parties by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered:01/09/2017)
01/09/2017 153 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Jury Trial begun on 1/9/2017 (Minute entry documentsare not available electronically.), ( Jury Trial continued to 1/10/2017 08:30 AM before Judge Sam Sparks). (CourtReporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 01/10/2017)
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01/10/2017 152 WITNESS/EXHIBIT LIST by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 01/10/2017)
01/10/2017 154 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law Defendant's by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered:01/10/2017)
01/10/2017 157 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Jury Trial held on 1/10/2017 (Minute entry documents arenot available electronically.), (Jury Trial continued to 1/11/2017 at 8:30 AM before Judge Sam Sparks). (Court ReporterLily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 01/11/2017)
01/11/2017 155 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Andris, Robert) (Entered: 01/11/2017)
01/11/2017 156 Proposed Jury Instructions by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Andris, Robert) (Entered: 01/11/2017)
01/11/2017 158 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sam Sparks: Jury Trial completed on 1/11/2017 (Minute entrydocuments are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik.)(td) (Entered: 01/12/2017)
01/11/2017 159 Witness List from Jury Trial. (td) (Entered: 01/12/2017)
01/11/2017 160 Court's Charge/Instructions to Jury. (td) (Entered: 01/12/2017)
01/11/2017 161 JURY NOTE 1 SEALED pursuant to E-Government Act of 2002. (td) (Entered: 01/12/2017)
01/11/2017 162 JURY NOTE 2 SEALED pursuant to E-Government Act of 2002. (td) (Entered: 01/12/2017)
01/11/2017 163 JURY NOTE 3 SEALED pursuant to E-Government Act of 2002. (td) (Entered: 01/12/2017)
01/11/2017 164 JURY NOTE 4 SEALED pursuant to E-Government Act of 2002. (td) (Entered: 01/12/2017)
01/11/2017 165 Court's Exhibit List for Jury Trial held on January 9, 2017. (td) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/12/2017: # 1Court's Exhibit #1, # 2 Court's Exhibit #2, # 3 Court's Exhibit #3) (td). (Entered: 01/12/2017)
01/11/2017 166 Exhibit List for Jury Trial held on January 9, 2017. (td) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/12/2017: # 1 PlaintiffExhibit Part 1, # 2 Plaintiff Exhibit Part 2, # 3 Plaintiff Exhibit Part 3, # 4 Plaintiff Exhibit Part 4, # 5 Plaintiff ExhibitPart 5, # 6 Plaintiff Exhibit Part 6, # 7 Plaintiff Exhibit Part 7, # 8 Plaintiff Exhibit Part 8, # 9 Plaintiff Exhibit Part 9, #10 Plaintiff Exhibit Part 10, # 11 Plaintiff Exhibit Part 11), # 12 Defendant Exhibit Part 1, # 13 Defendant Exhibit Part2, # 14 Defendant Exhibit Part 3, # 15 Defendant Exhibit Part 4, # 16 Defendant Exhibit Part 5) (ml). (Entered:01/12/2017)
01/11/2017 167 JURY VERDICT (Redacted Version) for Lone Star Distillery, LLC filed. Unredacted Jury Verdict Sealed pursuant to E-Government Act of 2002. (td) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/12/2017: # 1 Sealed Document Unredacted JuryVerdict) (td). (Entered: 01/12/2017)
01/17/2017 168 ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 01/17/2017)
01/18/2017 169 ADVISORY TO THE COURT by Allied Lomar, Inc.. (Andris, Robert) (Entered: 01/18/2017)
01/24/2017 170 JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 01/24/2017)
01/24/2017 171 Report on Patent/Trademark sent to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (td) (Entered: 01/24/2017)
01/27/2017 172 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs and Exhibits 1 - 7 by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 8, # 2Proposed Order)(Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 01/27/2017)
01/28/2017 173 BILL OF COSTS by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Nelson, Michael) (Entered: 01/28/2017)
02/06/2017 174 Transcript filed of Proceedings held on December 5, 2016, Proceedings Transcribed: Trial On The Merits. CourtReporter/Transcriber: Lily I. Reznik, Telephone number: 512-391-8792 or [email protected]. Parties arenotified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may bepurchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice ofRedaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available viaPACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronicallynoticed Redaction Request due 2/27/2017, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/9/2017, Release of TranscriptRestriction set for 5/8/2017, (Reznik, Lily) (Entered: 02/06/2017)
02/10/2017 175 Response in Opposition to Motion, filed by Allied Lomar, Inc., re 172 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs andExhibits 1 - 7 filed by Defendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Attachments: # 1 Michael Kanach Declaration In Support,# 2 Proposed Order)(Andris, Robert) (Entered: 02/10/2017)
02/15/2017 176 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC, re 172 MOTION for Attorney Fees and Costs andExhibits 1 - 7 filed by Defendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC (Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 02/15/2017)
02/17/2017 177 MOTION to Amend Judgment and/or Correct by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kennedy, Peter) (Entered: 02/17/2017)
02/21/2017 178 Opposed MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law (RENEWED), Opposed MOTION for New Trial by Allied Lomar,Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Andris, Robert) (Entered: 02/21/2017)
02/22/2017 179 Appeal of Final Judgment 170 , 141 by Allied Lomar, Inc.. ( Filing fee $ 505 receipt number 0542-9320463) (Andris,
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02/22/2017 NOTICE OF APPEAL following 179 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed) by Allied Lomar, Inc. Filing fee $ 505, receiptnumber 0542-9320463. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to orderthe transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out Form DKT-13 (Transcript Order) and follow theinstructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (td)(Entered: 02/23/2017)
02/23/2017 180 ORDER DENYING 172 Motion for Attorney Fees; DENYING 177 Motion to Amend Judgment. Signed by Judge SamSparks. (td) (Entered: 02/24/2017)
03/06/2017 181 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Allied Lomar, Inc. for dates of 12/5/2016 & 01/09/2017 - 01/11/2017. ProceedingsTranscribed: Trial & Re-trial. Court Reporter: Lily Reznik. (td) (Entered: 03/06/2017)
03/07/2017 182 RESPONSE to Motion, filed by Lone Star Distillery, LLC, re 178 Opposed MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law(RENEWED)Opposed MOTION for New Trial filed by Allied Lomar, Inc. (Nelson, Michael) (Entered: 03/07/2017)
03/14/2017 183 REPLY to Response to Motion, filed by Allied Lomar, Inc., re 178 Opposed MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law(RENEWED)Opposed MOTION for New Trial filed by Allied Lomar, Inc. (Andris, Robert) (Entered: 03/14/2017)
03/16/2017 184 Appeal of Final Judgment 180 , 170 by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. ( Filing fee $ 505 receipt number 0542-9401328)(Nelson, Michael) (Entered: 03/16/2017)
03/16/2017 NOTICE OF APPEAL following 184 Notice of Appeal (E-Filed) by Lone Star Distillery, LLC. Filing fee $ 505, receiptnumber 0542-9401328. Per 5th Circuit rules, the appellant has 14 days, from the filing of the Notice of Appeal, to orderthe transcript. To order a transcript, the appellant should fill out Form DKT-13 (Transcript Order) and follow theinstructions set out on the form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office or by clicking the hyperlink above. (td)(Entered: 03/16/2017)
03/22/2017 185 Transcript filed of Proceedings held on January 9, 2017, Proceedings Transcribed: Trial On The Merits, Volume 1 of 3.Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lily I. Reznik, Telephone number: 512-391-8792 or [email protected] are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). Acopy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary,a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be madeavailable via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties notelectronically noticed Redaction Request due 4/12/2017, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/24/2017, Release ofTranscript Restriction set for 6/20/2017, Appeal Record due by 4/6/2017, (Reznik, Lily) (Entered: 03/22/2017)
03/22/2017 186 Transcript filed of Proceedings held on January 10, 2017, Proceedings Transcribed: Trial On The Merits, Volume 2 of 3.Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lily I. Reznik, Telephone number: 512-391-8792 or [email protected] are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). Acopy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary,a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be madeavailable via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties notelectronically noticed Redaction Request due 4/12/2017, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/24/2017, Release ofTranscript Restriction set for 6/20/2017, Appeal Record due by 4/6/2017, (Reznik, Lily) (Entered: 03/22/2017)
03/22/2017 187 Transcript filed of Proceedings held on January 11, 2017, Proceedings Transcribed: Trial On The Merits, Volume 3 of 3.Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lily I. Reznik, Telephone number: 512-391-8792 or [email protected] are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). Acopy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary,a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be madeavailable via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties notelectronically noticed Redaction Request due 4/12/2017, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/24/2017, Release ofTranscript Restriction set for 6/20/2017, Appeal Record due by 4/6/2017, (Reznik, Lily) (Entered: 03/22/2017)
03/28/2017 188 ORDER DENYING 178 Renewed Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law and Opposed Motion for New Trial.Signed by Judge Sam Sparks. (td) (Entered: 03/29/2017)
04/21/2017 Certification of the Electronic Record on Appeal has been accepted by the 5th Circuit re: Notice of Appeal. Attorneysare advised that they may now download the EROA from the Fifth Circuit CM/ECF site by following these instructionshere (td) (Entered: 04/21/2017)
08/09/2018 189 Certified copy of USCA JUDGMENT/MANDATE re: Notice of Appeal. Ordered and adjudged that the judgment ofthe District Court is affirmed.(td) (Entered: 08/09/2018)
10/10/2018 190 Exhibit Letter to Allied Lomar, Inc. instructing parties to pick up their exhibits by 10/17/2018. (td) (Entered:10/10/2018)
10/16/2018 191 EXHIBIT RECEIPT by Allied Lomar, Inc.(td) (Entered: 10/18/2018)
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Clerk U. S. Distrot CCLrt
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS Western Dstnct of 1
AUSTIN DIVISION By_____
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ALLIED LOMAR, INC. Plaintiff,
CAUSE NO.: -vs- A-14-CA-01078-SS
LONE STAR DISTILLERY, LLC d/b/a GARRISON BROTHERS DISTILLERY, and DOES 1 THROUGH 10,
Defendants.
Verdict Form
This Verdict Form contains 7 questions. Depending on your answers, you may not be
required to answer all questions. Consult the "roadmap" instructions following each question to
determine, based on your answer to that question, which question, if any, you should answer
next.
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Question 1
Likelihood of Confusion
Do you find, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the Garrison Brothers' sale of
COWBOY BOURBON created a likelihood of confusion with Allied's trademark COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL?
Answer "Yes" or "No."
ANSWER:
(Yes/No)
Proceed to the Question 2.
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Question 2
Cancellation Counterclaim: No Use in Commerce at Registration
Do you find, by a preponderance of the evidence, that Allied's registration of COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL is invalid because the trademark was not in use in commerce as of February
8, 2001?
Answer "Yes" or "No."
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(Yes/No)
Proceed to Question 3.
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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
AUSTIN DIVISION
ALLIED LOMAR, INC., Plaintiff,
-vs-
LONE STAR DISTILLERY, LLC d/b/a Garrison Brothers Distillery; and DOES 1 THROUGH 10,
Defendants.
JUDGMENT
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Case No. A-14-CA-1078-SS
BE IT REMEMBERED on January 9, 2017 this case was called for trial and a jury of seven
legally and qualified jurors were empaneled, and the case proceeded to trial and, when the plaintiff
Allied Lomar, Inc. rested its case, the defendant Lone Star Distillery, LLC filed its Motion for
Judgment as a Matter of Law and the Court took the same under advisement, and the case proceeded
to trial and, when Lone Star Distillery, LLC rested and both parties closed, both Allied Lomar, Inc.
and Lone Star Distillery, LLC filed Motions for Judgment as a Matter of Law, and the Court denied
some grounds and took other grounds under advisement and, thereafter, the case was presented to
the jury by instructions and questions, and the jury made findings, answered questions, and returned
its verdict on January 11, 2017 and based upon pleadings, evidence, trial record, jury verdict, and
the governing law, the Court enters the final judgment:
IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that Allied Lomar, Inc. TAKE
NOTHiNG in this suit against Lone Star Distillery, LLC d/b/a Garrison Brothers Distillery,
LLC d/b/a Garrison Brothers Distillery.
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that trademark
No. 2,777,811 for "Cowboy Little Barrel" registered October 28, 2003 issued to Allied
Lomar, Inc. for bourbon whiskey and Class 33 (U.S.Cls. 47 and 49) has been abandoned and
it is no longer valid.
The Court declines to find that this case is an exceptional case entitling any party to
recovery reasonable attorney's fees under 15 U.S.C. § 1117(a).
IT IS FiNALLY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, and DECREED that all costs are taxed
to Allied Lomar, Inc. for which let execution issue.
SIGNED this the OV day of January 2017.
UNITED STATES DIS'fRICT JUDGE
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KATARZYNA BROZYNSKI - [email protected] & REES LLP2100 Ross Avenue, Suite 2800Dallas, TX 75201Tel: (214) 231-4743Fax: (214) 461-4053
Attorneys for PlaintiffALLIED LOMAR, INC.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
AUSTIN DIVISION
ALLIED LOMAR, INC.
Plaintiff,
vs.
LONE STAR DISTILLERY, LLC DBAGARRISON BROTHERS DISTILLERY; and DOES1 THROUGH 10
Defendants.
CASE NO. 1:14-cv-01078-SS
PLAINTIFF ALLIED LOMARINC.’S FIRST AMENDEDCOMPLAINT FOR FEDERALTRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT[15 U.S.C., § 1114 et seq.],FEDERAL FALSE ADVERTISING[15 U.S.C. § 1125(a)], FEDERALFALSE DESIGNATION OFORIGIN [15 U.S.C. § 1125(a)], ANDFEDERAL UNFAIRCOMPETITION [15 U.S.C. §1125(a)]
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL
Plaintiff ALLIED LOMAR, INC. (“Plaintiff” or “Allied”), for its Complaint for
Trademark Infringement alleges as follows against Defendant LONE STAR DISTILLERY,
LLC, dba Garrison Brothers Distillery, (“Lone Star” or “Garrison Brothers”) and DOES 1-10
(collectively, “Defendants”):
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INTRODUCTION
1. This is an action to redress violations of the federal trademark and unfair
competition laws (15 U.S.C. § 1114 et seq., and § 1125 et seq.), as the result of Defendants’
willful and unauthorized use of Allied’s registered trademark and trade name, as more fully set
forth herein. Allied seeks injunctive relief restraining Defendants’ ongoing and continued willful
infringement of Allied’s trademarks and trade names, as well as damages that are the direct and
proximate result of the infringement. In addition to damages and permanent injunctive relief,
Allied seeks an accounting, the imposition of a constructive trust upon Defendants’ illegal
profits, and other relief.
THE PARTIES
2. Plaintiff Allied Lomar, Inc., is a California corporation organized and existing
under the laws of California with a principal place of business at 401 California Dr., Suite 500,
Burlingame, California 94010. Allied is in the business of selling, marketing, and distributing
distilled spirits, including bourbon and whiskey under the federally registered trademark
“COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” and “COWBOY” mark.
3. Upon information and belief, Lone Star Distillery, LLC, dba Garrison Brothers
Distillery, is a company organized an existing under the laws of Texas, with a principal place of
business at 1827 Hye Albert Rd., Hye, Texas 78635, and a post office box address of P.O. Box
5932, Austin, Texas 78763. Allied is in the business of selling, marketing, and distributing
distilled spirits, including bourbon and whiskey under the unregistered “COWBOY BOURBON”
and “COWBOY” marks.
4. The true names and capacities, whether individual, corporate, associate or
otherwise, of Defendants DOES 1 through 10, inclusive, are unknown to Allied, who therefore
sues said Defendants by such fictitious names. Allied will seek leave of the Court to amend this
Complaint when the names of said Defendants have been ascertained.
5. Allied is informed and believes, and upon such information and belief alleges,
that at all times herein mentioned Defendant DOES 1 through 10, inclusive, were the agents,
employees, servants, consultants, principals, employers or masters of each of their Co-
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Defendants and each Defendant has ratified, adopted or approved the acts or omissions
hereinafter set forth of the remaining Defendants. Allied is further informed and believes, and
upon such information and belief alleges, that each of these fictitiously named Defendants is
responsible in some manner for acts and/or omissions herein alleged.
6. Upon information and belief, Defendants individually and collectively are
involved in the distilling, distribution, marketing and/or sales of distilled spirits, including
whiskey marketed and sold using the unregistered name “COWBOY BOURBON,” with an
emphasis on the word “COWBOY.”
7. Upon information and belief, Defendants have marketed, advertised, sold and
offered for sale and intend to continue marketing, advertising, selling and offering to sell their
bourbon and whiskey products, including “COWBOY BOURBON” or “COWBOY,” unless
enjoined.
JURISDICTION AND VENUE
8. This Court has subject matter jurisdiction under 15 U.S.C. § 1121 and 28 U.S.C.
§ 1338(a), in that this case arises under the trademark laws of the United States. Specifically,
this is an action for federal trademark infringement arising under Section 32 of the Lanham Act,
15 U.S.C. § 1114 et seq.; and federal law infringement and unfair competition because of false
advertising and false designation of origin under Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C.
§1125(a). The Court has jurisdiction over the subject matter of the related unfair competition
claims pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1338(b) because those claims are joined with substantial and
related claims brought under the trademark laws.
9. This Court has personal jurisdiction over Defendants, and venue is proper in this
Judicial District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b) because, inter alia, (a) Defendants and/or their
agents, are doing business in this District and operating an interactive website; and (b) events
giving rise to this lawsuit, as well as substantial injury to Allied, have occurred or will occur in
interstate commerce, in the State of Texas, and in the Western District of Texas as a result of
Defendants’ violations of the asserted trademark as alleged in detail below. Defendants and/or
their agents have purposefully availed themselves of the opportunity to conduct commercial
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activities in this forum. For example, Defendants advertise their products, including “COWBOY
BOURBON” for sale to retail stores and restaurants, bars, hotels, and airports in the state of
Texas.
10. Venue is proper in this District pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1400(a) in that Defendants
conduct commercial activities in this District, and pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1391(c) as Defendants
are corporations and are deemed to reside in any judicial district in which it is subject to personal
jurisdiction at the time the action is commenced. Defendants sought and obtained transfer of this
case to this venue.
FACTS
A. Allied’s Registered Trademark
11. Allied owns a valid federally registered trademark in the United States for the
word mark “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” in International Class 033 for Bourbon Whiskey.
U.S. Registration No. 2777811 was filed on February 8, 2001, and registered on October 28,
2003, with a first use in commerce at least as early as August 31, 1995. [EXHIBIT 1]
12. Allied’s registration for the mark “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” is valid,
subsisting, and conclusive evidence of the validity of the mark, Allied’s ownership of the mark,
and Allied’s exclusive right to use the mark “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” in commerce on or
in connection with the goods and services specified therein.
13. Allied uses the “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” and “COWBOY” marks in
commerce as a word mark and a stylized logo in its advertising and sale of bourbon and whiskey
and has used the mark in commerce since at least as early as 1995.
14. Allied’s labels for “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” bourbon and whiskey
emphasize the word “COWBOY” in commerce in as a word mark and a stylized logo in its
advertising and sale of bourbon and whiskey. For example, Allied’s labels have depicted a
silhouette of a cowboy on a horse above the word “COWBOY.” Below are three images of
Allied’s “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” mark used on bottles of bourbon and whiskey. These
images are from specimens filed with the USPTO related to U.S. Registration No. 2777811, each
of which shows the word COWBOY in larger sized font above the words LITTLE BARREL:
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15. Whiskey is defined in the “Standards of Identity for Distilled Spirits” in the Code
of Federal Regulations on “Labeling and Advertising of Distilled Spirits.” Title 27 CFR, Part 5.
According to Title 27 CFR, Part 5(c), specifically Section 5.22, there are several different
“types” of whiskey, including, “bourbon whisky,” “rye whisky,” “wheat whisky,” “malt
whisky,” “rye malt whisky,” “corn whisky,” “spirit whisky,” “light whisky,” “Scotch whisky,”
“Irish whisky,” and “Canadian whisky.” The word “COWBOY” is not defined in Section 5.22.
The word “COWBOY” does not describe any particular type or attribute of whiskey. Rather,
Allied’s use of the word “COWBOY” as a brand refers consumers and distributors of distilled
spirits to Allied, the owner of the federally registered trademark as the source.
16. Allied has a long history of using the marks “COWBOY” and “COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL” as an indication of source in marketing and sales of bourbon and whiskey.
As a result, consumers, including distributors, have and will continue to associate the marks
“COWBOY” and “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL”, when related to distilled spirits, whiskey,
and/or bourbon, with Allied and its federally registered trademark.
17. Allied, while based in California, has offered for sale, advertised, and sold
distilled spirits domestically and internationally for years.
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18. Allied has offered for sale, advertised, and sold whiskey under the trade names
“COWBOY” and “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” out of its California offices since at least as
early as 1995.
19. Allied has transported in interstate commerce bourbon and whiskey under the
marks “COWBOY” and “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” domestically, and advertised,
promoted, and sold bourbon and whiskey under the marks “COWBOY” and “COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL” internationally in foreign commerce from California. Allied’s “COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL” bourbon and whiskey has more than one variety, including Kentucky
bourbon and whiskey. Historically, several types of “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” bourbon
and whiskey have been bottled and labeled in Kentucky, shipped via interstate commerce from
Kentucky to California, where Allied stores it in its warehouse before exporting for foreign
distribution.
20. Allied has the right to expand its market into the United States and into the State
of Texas, for Allied’s “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” and “COWBOY” branded bourbon and
whiskey based on Allied’s federally registered trademark in the United States, which was
registered prior to Defendants’ unauthorized use.
21. Allied intends to sell bourbon and whiskey under the marks “COWBOY” and
“COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” domestically, including in the State of Texas, in the immediate
future and has been preparing for domestic distribution. Allied has filed for a certificate of label
approval (“COLA”) with the United States Department of the Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco
Tax and Trade Bureau (“TTB”) for its “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” branded distilled spirits
for sales in the United States. Upon approval of the label, Allied can distribute, advertise,
promote, and sell its “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL”/“COWBOY” branded bourbon and
whiskey domestically in all fifty states in the United States, including in the State of Texas.
Allied has been working with and will continue to work with distributors to distribute, promote,
advertise, and sell its “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” and “COWBOY” branded bourbon and
whiskey in the United States, including in the State of Texas.
22. Allied has marketed, promoted and advertised “COWBOY LITTLE
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BARREL”/“COWBOY” bourbon and whiskey to distributors of distilled spirits who have
expressed an intent to sell and promote “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL”/“COWBOY” bourbon
and whiskey in the United States, including in the State of Texas, once the TTB approves
Allied’s label.
23. Upon information and belief, distributors are extremely concerned about investing
in, promoting and distributing a brand like Allied’s “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” bourbon
and whiskey while a competitor Lone Star is using a confusingly similar “COWBOY” mark to
sell its competing brand of bourbon or whiskey. The distilled spirits network is a closely knit
industry and Defendants’ sales, promotion, advertising, and intent to continue selling, promoting,
and advertising a confusingly similar “COWBOY BOURBON” product undermines and
compromises Allied’s credibility in the marketplace.
B. Defendants’ Infringing Acts
24. Upon information and belief, Defendants founded the Garrison Brothers Distillery
in 2005. Defendants’ use of the “COWBOY BOURBON” mark began at an unknown date and
time, and, upon information and belief, continues today, and will continue into the future if not
enjoined.
25. Upon information and belief, Defendants individually and collectively are
involved in the distilling, distribution, marketing and/or sales of Defendants’ bourbon whiskey
marketed and sold using the unregistered name “COWBOY BOURBON.” Allied is informed
and believes, and upon that basis alleges, Defendants’ advertisement, promotion, and offers for
sale are continuing to the present with the intent to continue into the future if not enjoined.
26. Upon information and belief, Defendants advertise and market their whiskey
through distributors, in their distillery tasting room, online and through their respective websites
and have marketed, sold, and/or distributed their products in at least several states throughout the
United States, including “COWBOY BOURBON,” and have expressed an intent to continue
selling “COWBOY”-branded straight bourbon whiskey in Texas and eventually everywhere in
the United States if not enjoined.
27. Defendants’ use of the mark emphasizes the word “COWBOY” which is in all-
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capital letters and large font above the descriptive word “BOURBON.” Defendants’ label also
states “Limited Production Hand Crafted Bourbon.” Below are images of Defendants’
“COWBOY BOURBON” mark in use on bottles of bourbon whiskey.
28. Defendants actively engaged in the illegal and unlawful business of advertising,
distributing, and/or selling a deceptively confusing product line related to distilled spirits, namely
bourbon and whiskey, including use of Allied’s “COWBOY” trademark and trade name, or
imitation thereof. Below is a screenshot of Defendants’ website www.garrisonbros.com as of
June 25, 2014, which prominently features advertisements for “COWBOY BOURBON”
whiskey on the homepage:
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29. On March 5, 2012, Defendants filed an application for COLA label approval
through the TTB for the fanciful name “COWBOY BOURBON” for the class/type code
“Straight Bourbon Whisky” for the brand name “Garrison Brothers.”
30. Defendants obtained COLA label approval on or around April 3, 2012. (TTB ID:
120650010000777 attached hereto and incorporated herein as EXHIBIT 2).
31. On February 20, 2012, Defendant filed a trademark application for the mark
“COWBOY BOURBON” in International Class 33 for Whiskey (US Serial No. 85544721). The
application was filed as an “intent-to-use” application under 1(b). Upon information and belief,
Defendants have not filed a Statement of Use or specimen showing use of the mark. Defendants
disclaimed the word “BOURBON,” which is descriptive of the bourbon whiskey product
Defendants sell.
32. On, June 29, 2012, the Trademark Examiner refused registration of Defendants’
applied-for trademark application based a likelihood of confusion with Allied’s federally
registered trademark “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” (U.S. Registration No. 2777811). The
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Examiner recognized the importance of the word “COWBOY” on both Allied’s and Defendants’
labels, stating, “The term COWBOY is the dominant feature in both of the marks.” Thus,
Defendants and/or their legal representatives have been aware of Allied’s federally registered
trademark for “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” since at least June 29, 2012.
33. As of Jan. 26, 2013, Defendants’ Application Serial No. 85544721 was suspended
for US Serial Nos. Application Serial Nos. 77628779 and 85316043. As of February 9, 2015,
Defendants’ Application Serial No. 85544721 was still suspended based on an August 11, 2014
Report.
34. Allied is informed and believes, and upon that basis alleges, Defendants’ first
sales occurred through a distributor on or around April or May of 2013, about a year after
Defendants obtained COLA label approval, and approximately nine or ten months after
Defendants’ received notice from the USPTO of Allied’s federally registered trademark. (See
e.g., Defendants’ statements on Defendants’ website for “The Cowboy”: “April of 2013 was
bittersweet in Hye, Texas. A distributor’s truck arrived and hauled off an amazing little
bourbon.” and “The Cowboy rode into these towns on Friday, May 10, 2013, and across the state
the next week.” http://www.garrisonbros.com/cowboy website last visited February 9, 2015.)
35. Defendants have specifically targeted liquor stores, bars, restaurants, hotels and
customers in several states in the United States. Garrison Brothers’ “COWBOY BOURBON”
(a.k.a. “Garrison Brothers COWBOY BOURBON Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey”) is
advertised as a straight bourbon whiskey as a subset of “Garrison Brothers Texas Straight
Bourbon Whiskey.” Defendants have expressed intent to expand its market to sell its
“COWBOY BOURBON,” its other Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and every one of its
products everywhere in the United States. Defendants have expressed an intent to continue
selling its “COWBOY BOURBON” in 2015. (See e.g., Defendants’ statements on Defendants’
website for “The Cowboy”: “It won’t be introduced again until 2015.”
http://www.garrisonbros.com/cowboy website last visited February 9, 2015.)
36. Defendants emphasize the word “COWBOY” in its branding, marketing, and
advertising and on the labels of Defendants’ whiskey products, displaying the word “COWBOY”
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in all capital letters and in a large font.
37. Upon information and belief, Defendants use the word “COWBOY” as shorthand
for “COWBOY BOURBON,” which is evidence that the word “COWBOY” is the dominant
portion of Defendants’ mark “COWBOY BOURBON.” Defendants also disclaimed
“BOURBON” as descriptive in their trademark application.
38. Upon information and belief, Defendants emphasize the “COWBOY” word and
imagery on Defendants’ marketing, labels, and website materials. Defendants’ website indicates
that “The Cowboy” was first sold or distributed in April of 2013, and expected to retail at
$159.99 to $169.99. (“The Cowboy” http://www.garrisonbros.com/cowboy last visited February
9, 2015).
39. Upon information and belief, Defendants have advertised, marketed, distributed,
offered to sell and/or sold and continue to advertise, market, distribute, and/or sell its products,
namely whiskey, associated with the deceptively similar “COWBOY” and “COWBOY
BOURBON” marks in interstate commerce in several states including Texas and on the internet
among other locations, including through the following websites www.garrisonbros.com;
https://www.caskers.com/garrison-brothers-texas-straight-bourbon-whiskey/;
http://www.binnys.com/all/garrison; and
http://www.drinkupny.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=Garrison (last visited February 9, 2015).
Defendants have expressed an ongoing intent to continue to advertise, market, distribute, and/or
sell its products namely whiskey, with the deceptively similar “COWBOY” and “COWBOY
BOURBON” marks in interstate commerce, unless enjoined.
40. Further evidence of Defendants’ intent to use the mark in interstate commerce
(i.e., distribute and sell outside the State of Texas) is demonstrated by Defendants’
aforementioned trademark application which was signed by Defendants’ Dan Garrison on
February 16, 2012, and included the representation of a bona fide intent-to-use: “The applicant
has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the
mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods and/or services.” (Serial No.
85544721)
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41. Upon information and belief, Defendants’ have used, are currently using, and
have expressed an intent to continue to use of the “COWBOY BOURBON” name and
recognition to promote and exploit the “COWBOY” branding to sell Defendants’ other products,
including bourbon and dry goods, and services, including distillery tasting room visits, to
increase revenues and fame to Defendants and dissipate Allied’s goodwill and opportunity to sell
its own goods under its own registered trademark. For example, the aforementioned
DrinkUpNY website advertises Defendants’ brand “Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Bourbon
Whiskey” as the “American Micro Whiskey of the Year 2014 – Jim Murray” when, in fact, the
American Micro Whiskey of the Year in the book “Whiskey Bible” by Jim Murray was Garrison
Brother’s sub-brand “COWBOY BOURBON,” which is, upon information and belief, a sub-
brand of “Garrison Brothers Texas Straight Bourbon Whiskey.” This is just one example of
Defendants continued use of the “COWBOY” brand, recognition, and awards to profit and
promote all of Defendants’ goods and services online and throughout the United States to
Allied’s detriment.
42. Defendants and Allied are in the same industry, alcohol and specifically distilled
spirits, and sell the same products, specifically whiskey and bourbon whiskey to through the
same trade channels to the same target customers, including distributors. Because of the three-
tier system of alcohol distribution in the United States, consisting of producers, distributors, and
retailers, both Allied and Defendants must compete against each other to various levels of
consumers. First, Allied and Defendants must sell their competing bourbon and whiskey
products to the first consumers, distributors, in order to get their product distributed to the second
consumers, retailers, and eventually to the end-user consumers. Thus, in this industry, the
distributors are consumers and any likelihood of confusion at the distribution stage of the three-
tier system will cause harm to Allied.
43. Defendants and Allied currently and intend to continue to advertise, distribute,
promote, and sell their alcohol-related products in the same or similar trade channels, including
through distributors to retail store locations specifically tailored to limited production, rare, hand
crafted, craft, small batch, and/or little barrel distilled spirits, namely whiskey and bourbon.
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44. Defendants’ use of the “COWBOY” and “COWBOY BOURBON” marks and
other imitations thereof are confusingly similar to Allied’s federally registered “COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL” trademark for bourbon and whiskey.
45. Defendants’ use of the “COWBOY” and “COWBOY BOURBON” marks and
other variations is in direct competition with Allied’s “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” and
“COWBOY” marks for the exact same type of product, whiskey and bourbon.
46. Defendants’ use of the “COWBOY” and “COWBOY BOURBON” marks and
other variations thereof in the alcohol and distilled spirits industry and related industries has
caused actual confusion and/or is likely to cause confusion as to source, sponsorship, and/or
affiliation in relation to Allied’s “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” and “COWBOY” marks.
47. Defendants’ use of the “COWBOY” and “COWBOY BOURBON” marks harms
Allied’s goodwill and dilutes Allied’s trademarks, particularly with distilled spirits distributors.
48. Allied is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants will
continue to use the “COWBOY” and “COWBOY BOURBON” marks unless enjoined from its
use. Thus, Defendants’ use of the “COWBOY” and “COWBOY BOURBON” marks will
continue to harm Allied’s goodwill and will continue to dilute Allied’s mark and trademark
rights unless enjoined.
49. Allied is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that Defendants’ use of the
word “COWBOY” on its bourbon whiskey product has caused and/or will cause Allied
immediate and irreparable harm. Upon information and belief, the distilled beverage market is
comprised of many small manufacturers (Allied and Defendants included), and a small number
of large distributors. Upon information and belief, large distributors are extremely hesitant
and/or completely unwilling to adopt and advertise a small brand if there is a potential of
confusion over the brand’s name with similar and/or competitive products. Upon information
and belief, Allied has been and will continue to be unable to be adopted and marketed by one of
the large distributors because of Defendants’ confusingly similar use of the word “COWBOY”
on distilled spirits. Allied’s expansion from domestic transport and international sales in foreign
trade from California to domestic sales through distributors in the United States is imminent
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pending COLA label approval.
50. Allied is informed and believes, and thereon alleges, that unless restrained and
enjoined, Defendants will continue to engage in the acts complained of herein and expand its use
of Allied’s marks and trade name, even after Allied obtains COLA label approval, causing
continued irreparable damage to Allied, including but not limited to loss of goodwill based on
the distributors. Allied’s remedy at law is not adequate to compensate Allied for all the injuries
resulting from Defendants’ actions.
51. Defendants are not affiliated with Allied. Defendants’ use of the “COWBOY”
and “COWBOY BOURBON” marks are not authorized by Allied.
FIRST CLAIM FOR RELIEFTRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT
(15 U.S.C. § 1114 et. seq.)
52. Allied realleges each and every allegation set forth in Paragraphs 1 through 51
inclusive, and incorporates them as though fully set forth herein.
53. As set forth above, Allied is the owner of the federally registered trademark for
the Allied word mark identified above. Allied has used its marks continuously in commerce for
each of its products, including those described above, and said marks identify the goods and
services of Allied, only, and distinguishes those products because of their long use by Allied and
its affiliation with the other partner companies that are authorized to advertise, distribute and/or
sell Allied’s products.
54. Defendants’ activities constitute infringement of Allied’s trademarks in violation
of the Lanham Act, including, but not limited to, 15 U.S.C. § 1114(a).
55. Defendants’ wrongful conduct includes the advertising, distribution and/or sales
of each and every product sold under the “COWBOY” and “COWBOY BOURBON” marks that
are confusingly similar and almost identical to Allied’s “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” and
“COWBOY” marks. Whether imitation, or confusingly similar and deceptive, the infringing
products that Defendants have and are continuing to create, use, offer, advertise, distribute and/or
sell under the “COWBOY” and “COWBOY BOURBON” marks are so similar to genuine
products bearing Allied’s “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” and “COWBOY” marks that they
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cause actual confusion and/or are likely to cause confusion and mistake as to the source of the
product and/or ownership, sponsorship, or affiliation of Allied’s products, including but not
limited to distributors.
56. On information and belief, and thereon alleged, Defendants have developed,
advertised, marketed, distributed, and/or sold its infringing products with the knowledge of
Allied’s registered trademark and trade name and with the knowledge of Allied’s federally
registered trademark and with the willful and calculated purposes of (a) misleading, deceiving or
confusing customers and the public as to the origin of the infringing products/materials and
(b) trading upon Allied’s business reputation and goodwill. At a minimum, Defendants acted
with knowledge and reckless disregard of Allied’s federally registered and common law
trademarks.
57. As a result of its wrongful conduct, Defendants are liable to Allied for trademark
infringement. Allied has suffered, and will continue to suffer, losses, including, but not limited
to, damage to its business reputation and goodwill. Allied is entitled to recover damages, which
include its losses and continued losses, and all profits Defendants have made and ongoing profits
Defendants will make during this pending action as a result of its wrongful conduct, pursuant to
15 U.S.C. § 1117(b).
58. Allied is also entitled to injunctive relief pursuant to 15 U.S.C. § 1116(a), as it
has no adequate remedy at law as Defendants continue to develop, advertise and/or sell their
products to the same or similar consumers as Allied as well as through the same channels,
including the Internet and distributors. On information and belief, Allied cannot get into certain
markets because of Defendants’ unauthorized use of confusingly similar marks. On information
and belief and thereon alleged, Defendants may expand their “COWBOY” and “COWBOY
BOURBON” product lines. Lastly, Allied is entitled to injunctive relief as its business
reputation and goodwill will be irreparably harmed if Defendants’ wrongful activities continue
and consumers, including but not limited to distributors, and/or potential consumers and the
public are confused and/or are likely to become further confused, mistaken or deceived as to the
source, origin or authenticity of the infringing materials.
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59. Allied is also entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees and costs of suit pursuant to 15
U.S.C. § 1117, including for Defendants’ ongoing infringing acts.
WHEREFORE, Allied prays for judgment, damages and injunctive relief against
Defendants as set forth below.
SECOND CLAIM FOR RELIEFFALSE ADVERTISING AND FALSE DESIGNATION OF ORIGIN
AND FEDERAL UNFAIR COMPETITION(15 U.S.C. §§ 1125(a) et seq.)
60. Allied realleges each and every allegation set forth in Paragraphs 1 through 59
inclusive, and incorporates them as though fully set forth herein.
61. Because Allied has advertised, marketed, distributed, and sold its products and
advertises, markets, distributes, and sells its products under the trademarks described in this
Complaint, these trademarks are the means by which Allied’s products and materials are
distinguished from the products and materials of others in the same or related fields.
62. Due to Allied’s long, continuous, and exclusive use of the trademarks, the
“COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” and “COWBOY” marks have come to mean, and are
understood by customers, including distributors, and the public, to signify products and services
and materials of Allied, particularly when used related to spirits, including whiskey and bourbon.
63. Allied has designed and used, and continues to use, its mark, distinctive logos
with the Allied’s name, displays, advertising, and packaging for its products and materials just
for this purpose.
64. Defendants’ wrongful conduct includes the continued use, advertising, marketing,
distribution, and/or sale of products bearing Allied’s marks, as well as Allied’s name, and/or
imitations of said marks that are virtually indistinguishable from Allied’s mark, in connection
with its products.
65. Allied is informed and believes, and upon that basis alleges, that Defendants
engaged in such wrongful conduct with the willful purpose of misleading, deceiving, or
confusing customers and the public as to the origin and authenticity of the products offered,
marketed, distributed, and/or sold in connection with Allied’s marks, name, and imitation visual
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materials and design and is and trading upon Allied’s business reputation and goodwill.
66. Defendants’ ongoing and threatened continued conduct constitutes: (a) false
designation of origin, (b) false or misleading description, and (c) false or misleading
representation that the imitation “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” products originate from or are
authorized by Allied, all in violation of section 43(a) of the Lanham Act, set forth at 15 U.S.C.
section 1125(a).
67. Defendants’ wrongful conduct is likely to continue unless restrained and enjoined.
68. As a result of Defendants’ wrongful conduct, Allied has suffered and will
continue to suffer losses, including, but not limited to, sales revenues illegally and unfairly
captured by Defendants, damage to its business reputation, and loss of good will.
69. Allied is entitled to injunctive relief enjoining Defendants’ ongoing wrongful
conduct pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 1125(a), and to an order impounding all products or
materials bearing imitation marks being used, offered, advertised, distributed and/or sold by
Defendants.
70. Allied has no adequate remedy at law for Defendants’ wrongful conduct because,
among other reasons: (a) Allied’s marks, names, and designs are unique and valuable property,
which has no readily determinable market value; (b) Defendants’ advertising, marketing,
distribution, and/or sales of imitated marks works a great harm to Allied’s business reputation
and goodwill such that Allied could not be made whole by any monetary award; and (c)
Defendants’ wrongful conduct, and the resulting damage to Allied, is continuing and likely
expanding.
71. Allied is also entitled to recover its attorneys’ fees and costs of suit pursuant to 15
U.S.C. Section 1117, including for Defendants’ ongoing infringing acts.
WHEREFORE, Allied prays for judgment, damages, restitution, seizure, an accounting,
and injunctive relief against Defendants, and each of them, as set forth below.
THIRD CLAIM FOR RELIEF(Constructive Trust Upon Illegal Profits)
72. Allied realleges each and every allegation in Paragraphs 1 through 71, inclusive,
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and incorporates them as though fully set forth herein.
73. Defendants’ acts and conduct constitute deceptive, fraudulent, and wrongful
conduct in the nature of passing off their infringing “COWBOY” and “COWBOY BOURBON”
products as those approved by, authorized by, affiliated with, or sponsored by Allied.
74. By virtue of Defendants’ wrongful acts and conduct, Defendants have and will
continue to illegally received money and profits that rightfully belong to Allied, if not enjoined.
75. Allied is also entitled, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 1117(a) and 17 U.S.C.
section 504(b), to recover all past profits of Defendants and ongoing profits during this pending
action that are attributable to their acts of infringement of violations thereof.
76. Defendants hold the illegally made profits in the form of money and property as
constructive trustees for the benefit of Allied and will continue to profit in the form of money
and property if not enjoined.
FOURTH CLAIM FOR RELIEF(Accounting)
77. Allied realleges each and every allegation in Paragraphs 1 through 76, inclusive,
and incorporates them as though fully set forth herein.
78. Allied is entitled, pursuant to 15 U.S.C. Section 1117(a) and 17 U.S.C. Section
504(b), to recover all profits of Defendants and ongoing profits during this pending action that
are attributable to their acts of infringement or violations thereof.
79. The amount of money due from Defendants to Allied and continuing to become
due to Allied is unknown to Allied and cannot be ascertained without a detailed accounting by
Defendants of the precise number of infringing materials advertised or offered for distribution
and sold by Defendants.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, ALLIED respectfully requests judgment as follows:
1. That the Court enter a judgment against Defendants, finding that
Defendants have:
a. Willfully infringed and continue to willfully infringe Allied’s
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rights in its federally registered trademark;
b. Willfully infringed and continue to willfully infringe Allied’s
rights in common law trademarks and trade name;
c. Committed and are committing acts of false designation of origin,
false or misleading description of fact, and false or misleading
advertising against Allied;
d. Committed and are committing unfair business competition by and
through deceptive advertising and false designations of origin; and
e. Otherwise injured and continue to injure the business reputation,
goodwill and business of Allied and irreparably harmed and
continue to irreparably harm Allied by the acts and conduct set
forth in this Complaint.
2. That this Court issue temporary and permanent injunctive relief against
Defendants, and each of them, and that Defendants, their agents,
representatives, servants, employees, attorneys, successors and assigns and
all other in active concert or participation with Defendants, be enjoined
and restrained from:
a. Imitating, copying, or making any other infringing use or
infringing distribution of the products or materials protected by
Allied’s trademarks;
b. Manufacturing, distilling, producing, distributing, offering for
distribution, selling, offering for sale, advertising, importing,
promoting or displaying any products, items or other things
bearing any simulation, reproduction, copy or colorable imitation
of products, items or things protected by Allied’s trademarks;
c. Using any simulation, reproduction, counterfeit, copy or colorable
imitation of Allied ‘s registered trademark or common law
trademarks, in connection with the manufacture, distilling,
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production, distribution, offering for distribution, sale, offering for
sale, import, advertising, promotion or display of any product, item
or thing, including alcohol and distilled spirits and related
materials not authorized by Allied;
d. Using any false designation of origin or false or misleading
description or false or misleading representation or name, that can
or is likely to lead the industry or public erroneously to believe that
any product, item or thing has been manufactured, distilled,
produced, distributed, offered for distribution, sold, offered for
sale, imported, advertised, promoted, displayed, licensed,
sponsored, approved or authorized by or for Allied, when such is
not true in fact;
e. Using the names, logos, or other variations thereof, of any of
Allied’s trademark protected products and materials in any of the
Defendants’ trade or corporate names or products;
f. Engaging in any other activity constituting an infringement of any
of Allied ‘s trademarks, and/or trade name or of Allied’s rights in
or right to use to exploit, these trademarks and/or trade name; and
g. Assisting, aiding or abetting any other person or business entity in
engaging in or performing any of the activities referred to in
subparagraphs a through f above.
3. That the Court enter an order declaring that the Defendants hold in trust,
as constructive trustee for the benefit of Allied, all profits received by
Defendants and continuing to be received by Defendants from their
distribution or sale of counterfeit or imitation or infringing products and
materials, and issue temporary and permanent injunctive relief enjoining
and restraining Defendants and their agents from transferring, concealing
or dissipating all profits and assets acquired in whole or in part with those
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profits.
4. That the Court enter an order requiring Defendants to provide Allied a full
and complete accounting of all profits received by Defendants and
continuing to be received by Defendants from their distribution or sale of
counterfeit, imitation and infringing products and/or materials, and of any
other amounts due and owing to Allied as a result of Defendants’ illegal
activities.
5. That the Court order Defendants to pay Allied’s general, special, actual
and statutory damages, including Defendants’ profits and ongoing profits,
for Defendants’ willful infringement of Allied’s trademarks.
6. That the Court order Defendants to pay Allied the costs of this action and
the reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by Allied in prosecuting this
action.
7. That the Court grant to Allied such other and additional relief as may be
just and proper in the premises.
Dated: February 10, 2015 GORDON & REES LLP
By: /s/ Robert P. AndrisRobert P. Andris (Admitted Pro Hac)Michael D. Kanach (Admitted Pro Hac)Katarzyna Brozynski - 24036277Attorneys for PlaintiffALLIED LOMAR, Inc.
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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS
FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT
No. 17-50148
ALLIED LOMAR, INCORPORATED,
Plaintiff - Appellant Cross-Appellee
v.
LONE STAR DISTILLERY, L.L.C., doing business as Garrison Brothers
Distillery,
Defendant - Appellee Cross-Appellant
DOES 1 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE,
Defendant – Appellee
Appeals from the United States District Court
for the Western District of Texas
USDC No. 1:14-CV-1078
Before HIGGINBOTHAM, SMITH, and CLEMENT Circuit Judges.
PER CURIAM:*
Plaintiff Allied Lomar, Inc., a California liquor distributor, sued
Defendant Lone Star Distillery, L.L.C., d/b/a Garrison Brothers Distillery, a
Texas liquor distributor, alleging that Allied owned the mark “COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL” for its bourbon whiskey and that Garrison Brothers’ mark
* Pursuant to 5TH CIR. R. 47.5, the court has determined that this opinion should not
be published and is not precedent except under the limited circumstances set forth in 5TH
CIR. R. 47.5.4.
United States Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit
FILED July 18, 2018
Lyle W. Cayce Clerk
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“COWBOY BOURBON” infringed on that trademark. Accordingly, Allied
asserted, among other things, trademark infringement, and Garrison Brothers
counterclaimed for declaratory judgment findings of non-infringement and
cancellation of Allied’s registration due to abandonment or fraud on the United
States Patent and Trademark Office. A jury returned a verdict finding, among
other things, that Allied abandoned its mark “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL.”1
Allied timely filed a renewed motion for judgment as a matter of law, which
the district court denied. Allied appeals.
We review de novo the district court’s denial of a motion for judgment as
a matter of law.2 “When a case is tried to a jury, a motion for judgment as a
matter of law ‘is a challenge to the legal sufficiency of the evidence supporting
the jury’s verdict.’”3 “‘In resolving such challenges, we draw all reasonable
inferences and resolve all credibility determinations in the light most favorable
to the nonmoving party,’ and will uphold the verdict ‘unless there is no legally
sufficient evidentiary basis for a reasonable jury to find as the jury did.’”4
Under the Lanham Act, a mark shall be deemed abandoned when the
following occurs:
[The mark’s] use has been discontinued with intent not to resume
such use. Intent not to resume may be inferred from
circumstances. Nonuse for 3 consecutive years shall be prima facie
evidence of abandonment. “Use” of a mark means the bona fide use
of such mark made in the ordinary course of trade, and not made
merely to reserve a right in a mark.5
1 The parties’ first trial ended in a mistral when Allied failed to comply with a pretrial
ruling requiring it to “approach the bench, advise of its intention regarding any product
released subsequent to the filing of this lawsuit to obtain a ruling on admissibility prior to
any exposure of the same to the jury.” 2 Omnitech Int’l, Inc. v. Clorox Co., 11 F.3d 1316, 1322–23 (5th Cir. 1994). 3 Cowart v. Erwin, 837 F.3d 444, 450 (5th Cir. 2016) (quoting Heck v. Triche, 775 F.3d
265, 272 (5th Cir. 2014)). 4 Id. (quoting Heck, 775 F.3d at 273). 5 15 U.S.C. § 1127.
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“The party asserting abandonment must establish that the owner of the mark
both (1) discontinued use of the mark and (2) intended not to resume its use.”6
When the party claiming abandonment provides evidence that the mark has
not been used for three consecutive years, the burden then shifts to the mark
owner to establish that “circumstances do not justify the inference of intent not
to resume use.”7 To rebut the presumption of intent not to resume use, a mark
owner may produce evidence of either actual use or plans to resume use.8
We conclude that a reasonable jury could determine that Allied failed to
rebut the presumption of intent not to resume use. As the district court
observed, the jury fairly rejected the testimony of Allied’s founder, Marci
Palatella, and Allied’s price lists as evidence of intent to resume use. Allied
now claims that a jury could not reasonably disbelieve Palatella’s testimony
because “the facts to which Palatella testified are uncontroverted.” The record
proves otherwise. That is, Garrison Brothers presented evidence undermining
Palatella’s contention that Allied specializes in old, rare, and expensive
whiskeys; disputing Palatella’s reliance on a bourbon shortage as a reason for
Allied’s failure to sell “COWBOY LITTLE BARREL” bourbon after 2009; and
highlighting Palatella’s inconsistent testimony concerning Allied’s price lists.
We therefore decline to overturn the jury’s verdict when Allied’s evidence
amounts to “a vague, subjective intent to resume use of a mark at some
unspecified future date.”9 Because such evidence cannot defeat abandonment,
the jury’s verdict is sound.10
AFFIRMED.
6 Vais Arms, Inc. v. Vais, 383 F.3d 287, 293 (5th Cir. 2004). 7 Exxon Corp. v. Humble Explor. Co., 695 F.2d 96, 99 (5th Cir. 1983). 8 Id. at 102–03. 9 Vais Arms, 383 F.3d at 295 (internal quotation marks omitted). 10 To the extent that the briefing raises additional arguments, we have considered
them and find them without merit.
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28494 Westinghouse Pl Ste 204 Valencia, CA 913550933 (661) 775-0300
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Paniolo Blended Whiskey 750 ml
Blending mainland tradition with Hawaiian history, Paniolo Whiskey combines bourbon with Maui Gold Pineapple. The pineapple is distilled to neutral to allow for an extremely clean and smooth whiskey with notes of brown sugar, caramel, and sweet corn.
40% ALC/VOL, 80 Proof
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David Hoffman
From: BevMo! <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:24 AM
To: David Hoffman
Subject: Bevmo! Shipping Order 210168507 Confirmation
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Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Red (750 ML) UPC/SKU - 126290 $2.00 Off: CB Savings (2014-01-01 - 2099-01-01) $21.99 | 750 ml
1 $19.99
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Hi David Hoffman,
Order #210168507 from Shipping has been shipped.
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Angels & Cowboys Proprietary Red (750 ML)UPC/SKU - 126290$2.00 Off: CB Savings (2014-01-01 - 2099-01-01)$21.99 | 750 ml
1 750 ml $19.99
Item TotalEstimated TaxShipping & HandlingBilled Total
$19.99$3.93$21.37$41.45
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To: David Hoffman
Subject: Shipping Order 210168507 has been shipped
Date: Monday, August 31, 2020 12:43:44 PM
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Subject: Your WineDeals.com order confirmation
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David Hoffman Hoffman Patent Group 28494 Westinghouse Place Suite 204 Valencia, California, 91355 United States T: 6617750300
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David Hoffman Hoffman Patent Group 28494 Westinghouse Place Suite 204 Valencia, California, 91355 United States T: 6617750300
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David HoffmanHoffman Patent Group28494 Westinghouse PlaceSuite 204Valencia, CA 91355 6617750300 [email protected]
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FOR TTB USE ONLY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU
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APPROVAL(See Instructions and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice on Back)
TTB ID
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162
OR
69
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DSP-CA-33
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Domestic
Imported
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT AS SHOWN ON PLANTREGISTRY, BASIC PERMIT OR BREWER'S NOTICE. INCLUDE APPROVEDDBA OR TRADENAME IF USED ON LABEL (Required)
FRANK-LIN DISTILLERS PRODUCTS, LTD.2455 HUNTINGTON DR
FAIRFIELD CA 94533
BOTTLED BY COWBOY DISTILLING COMPANY, FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA,USA (Used on label)
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16075L
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WINE
DISTILLED SPIRITS
MALT BEVERAGE
6. BRAND NAME (Required)
COWBOY
8a. MAILING ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT
7. FANCIFUL NAME (If any)
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05/12/2016
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TTB has not reviewed this label for type size, characters per inch or contrasting background. The responsibleindustry member must continue to ensure that the mandatory information on the actual labels is displayed inthe correct type size, number of characters per inch, and on a contrasting background in accordance with theTTB labeling regulations, 27 CFR parts 4, 5, 7, and 16, as applicable.
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AFFIX COMPLETE SET OF LABELS BELOW
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OMB No. 1513-0020 (07/31/2015)
FOR TTB USE ONLY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU
APPLICATION FOR ANDCERTIFICATION/EXEMPTION OF LABEL/BOTTLE
APPROVAL(See Instructions and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice on Back)
TTB ID
16133001000615
1. REP. ID. NO. (If any) CT
162
OR
69
PART I - APPLICATION
2. PLANTREGISTRY/BASICPERMIT/BREWER'SNO. (Required)
DSP-CA-33
3. SOURCE OFPRODUCT (Required)
Domestic
Imported
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT AS SHOWN ON PLANTREGISTRY, BASIC PERMIT OR BREWER'S NOTICE. INCLUDE APPROVEDDBA OR TRADENAME IF USED ON LABEL (Required)
FRANK-LIN DISTILLERS PRODUCTS, LTD.2455 HUNTINGTON DR
FAIRFIELD CA 94533
BOTTLED BY COWBOY DISTILLING COMPANY, FAIRFIELD, CALIFORNIA,USA (Used on label)
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16075L
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WINE
DISTILLED SPIRITS
MALT BEVERAGE
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COWBOY
8a. MAILING ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT
7. FANCIFUL NAME (If any)
9. EMAIL ADDRESS 10. GRAPE VARIETAL(S)(Wine Only)
N/A
11. FORMULA 18. TYPE OF APPLICATION (Check applicablebox(es))
a. CERTIFICATE OF LABEL APPROVAL
b. CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM LABEL
APPROVAL
"For sale in _______ only" (Fill in State
abbreviation.)
c. DISTINCTIVE LIQUOR BOTTLE APPROVAL. TOTAL
BOTTLE CAPACITY BEFORE CLOSURE ____ _____
(Fill in amount)
d. RESUBMISSION AFTER REJECTION
TTB ID. NO. ______
12. NET CONTENTS
750 MILLILITERS
13. ALCOHOL CONTENT
40.6%
14. WINE APPELLATIONIF ON LABEL
15. WINE VINTAGE DATEIF ON LABEL
16. PHONE NUMBER
(408) 457-5481
17. FAX NUMBER
19. SHOW ANY INFORMATION THAT IS BLOWN, BRANDED, OR EMBOSSED ON THE CONTAINER (e.g., net contents) ONLY IFIT DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE LABELS AFFIXED BELOW. ALSO, SHOW TRANSLATIONS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEXTAPPEARING ON LABELS.
PART II - APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION
Under the penalties of perjury, I declare; that all statements appearing on this application are true and correct to the best of myknowledge and belief; and, that the representations on the labels attached to this form, including supplemental documents, truly andcorrectly represent the content of the containers to which these labels will be applied. I also certify that I have read, understood andcomplied with the conditions and instructions which are attached to an original TTB F 5100.31, Certificate/Exemption of Label/BottleApproval.
20. DATE OFAPPLICATION
05/12/2016
21. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT
(Application was e-filed)
22. PRINT NAME OF APPLICANT ORAUTHORIZED AGENT
Lindley Maestri
PART III - TTB CERTIFICATE
This certificate is issued subject to applicable laws, regulations and conditions as set forth in the instructions portion of thisform.
23. DATE ISSUED
06/14/2016
24. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU
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QUALIFICATIONS
TTB has not reviewed this label for type size, characters per inch or contrasting background. The responsibleindustry member must continue to ensure that the mandatory information on the actual labels is displayed inthe correct type size, number of characters per inch, and on a contrasting background in accordance with theTTB labeling regulations, 27 CFR parts 4, 5, 7, and 16, as applicable.
STATUS
THE STATUS IS APPROVED.
CLASS/TYPE DESCRIPTION
CANADIAN WHISKY USB
EXPIRATION DATE (Ifany)
AFFIX COMPLETE SET OF LABELS BELOW
Image Type:
Brand (front) or keg collarActual Dimensions: 3.15 inches W X 0.78 inches H
Image Type:
Brand (front) or keg collarActual Dimensions: 3.5 inches W X 5.25 inches H
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FOR TTB USE ONLY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU
APPLICATION FOR ANDCERTIFICATION/EXEMPTION OF LABEL/BOTTLE
APPROVAL(See Instructions and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice on Back)
TTB ID
16323001000175
1. REP. ID. NO. (If any) CT
162
OR
69
PART I - APPLICATION
2. PLANTREGISTRY/BASICPERMIT/BREWER'SNO. (Required)
CA-I-16643
3. SOURCE OFPRODUCT (Required)
Domestic
Imported
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT AS SHOWN ON PLANTREGISTRY, BASIC PERMIT OR BREWER'S NOTICE. INCLUDE APPROVEDDBA OR TRADENAME IF USED ON LABEL (Required)
FRANK-LIN DISTILLERS PRODUCTS, LTD.2455 HUNTINGTON DR
FAIRFIELD CA 94533
BOTTLED BY: COWBOY LITTLE BARREL DISTILLING COMPANYFAIRFIELD, CA USA (Used on label)
4. SERIAL NUMBER(Required)
16124L
5. TYPE OF PRODUCT(Required)
WINE
DISTILLED SPIRITS
MALT BEVERAGE
6. BRAND NAME (Required)
COWBOY
8a. MAILING ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT
7. FANCIFUL NAME (If any)
9. FORMULA 10. GRAPE VARIETAL(S) (Wine Only)
N/A
14. TYPE OF APPLICATION (Check applicable box(es))
a. CERTIFICATE OF LABEL APPROVAL
b. CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM LABEL APPROVAL
"For sale in _______ only" (Fill in State abbreviation.)
c. DISTINCTIVE LIQUOR BOTTLE APPROVAL. TOTAL BOTTLE
CAPACITY BEFORE CLOSURE ____ _____ (Fill in amount)
d. RESUBMISSION AFTER REJECTION
TTB ID. NO. ______
11. WINE APPELLATION (If on label)
12. PHONE NUMBER
(408) 457-5481
13. EMAIL ADDRESS
15. SHOW ANY INFORMATION THAT IS BLOWN, BRANDED, OR EMBOSSED ON THE CONTAINER (e.g., net contents) ONLY IFIT DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE LABELS AFFIXED BELOW. ALSO, SHOW TRANSLATIONS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEXTAPPEARING ON LABELS.
PART II - APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION
Under the penalties of perjury, I declare; that all statements appearing on this application are true and correct to the best of myknowledge and belief; and, that the representations on the labels attached to this form, including supplemental documents, truly andcorrectly represent the content of the containers to which these labels will be applied. I also certify that I have read, understood andcomplied with the conditions and instructions which are attached to an original TTB F 5100.31, Certificate/Exemption of Label/BottleApproval.
16. DATE OFAPPLICATION
11/18/2016
17. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT
(Application was e-filed)
18. PRINT NAME OF APPLICANT ORAUTHORIZED AGENT
Lindley Maestri
PART III - TTB CERTIFICATE
This certificate is issued subject to applicable laws, regulations and conditions as set forth in the instructions portion of thisform.
19. DATE ISSUED
12/04/2016
20. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU
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QUALIFICATIONS
TTB has not reviewed this label for type size, characters per inch or contrasting background. The responsibleindustry member must continue to ensure that the mandatory information on the actual labels is displayed inthe correct type size, number of characters per inch, and on a contrasting background in accordance with theTTB labeling regulations, 27 CFR parts 4, 5, 7, and 16, as applicable.
STATUS
THE STATUS IS APPROVED.
CLASS/TYPE DESCRIPTION
CANADIAN WHISKY USB
EXPIRATION DATE (Ifany)
AFFIX COMPLETE SET OF LABELS BELOW
Image Type:
Brand (front) or keg collarActual Dimensions: 3.5 inches W X 5.25 inches H
Image Type:
OtherActual Dimensions: 3.15 inches W X 0.78 inches H
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FOR TTB USE ONLY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU
APPLICATION FOR ANDCERTIFICATION/EXEMPTION OF LABEL/BOTTLE
APPROVAL(See Instructions and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice on Back)
TTB ID
15133001000521
1. REP. ID. NO. (If any) CT
162
OR
69
PART I - APPLICATION
2. PLANTREGISTRY/BASICPERMIT/BREWER'SNO. (Required)
CA-I-4082
3. SOURCE OFPRODUCT (Required)
Domestic
Imported
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT AS SHOWN ON PLANTREGISTRY, BASIC PERMIT OR BREWER'S NOTICE. INCLUDE APPROVEDDBA OR TRADENAME IF USED ON LABEL (Required)
INTERNATIONAL BEVERAGE, ALLIED LOMAR, INC.401 CALIFORNIA DR
BURLINGAME CA 94010
COWBOY LITTLE BARREL DISTILLING COMPANY (Used on label)
4. SERIAL NUMBER(Required)
150513
5. TYPE OF PRODUCT(Required)
WINE
DISTILLED SPIRITS
MALT BEVERAGE
6. BRAND NAME (Required)
COWBOY
8a. MAILING ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT
7. FANCIFUL NAME (If any)
RYE WHISKEY
9. EMAIL ADDRESS 10. GRAPE VARIETAL(S)(Wine Only)
N/A
11. FORMULA
1224954
18. TYPE OF APPLICATION (Check applicablebox(es))
a. CERTIFICATE OF LABEL APPROVAL
b. CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM LABEL
APPROVAL
"For sale in _______ only" (Fill in State
abbreviation.)
c. DISTINCTIVE LIQUOR BOTTLE APPROVAL. TOTAL
BOTTLE CAPACITY BEFORE CLOSURE ____ _____
(Fill in amount)
d. RESUBMISSION AFTER REJECTION
TTB ID. NO. ______
12. NET CONTENTS
1 LITER750 MILLILITERS1.75 LITERS
13. ALCOHOL CONTENT
40.6
14. WINE APPELLATIONIF ON LABEL
15. WINE VINTAGE DATEIF ON LABEL
16. PHONE NUMBER
(650) 696-1700
17. FAX NUMBER
(640) 342-9003
19. SHOW ANY INFORMATION THAT IS BLOWN, BRANDED, OR EMBOSSED ON THE CONTAINER (e.g., net contents) ONLY IFIT DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE LABELS AFFIXED BELOW. ALSO, SHOW TRANSLATIONS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEXTAPPEARING ON LABELS.
PART II - APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION
Under the penalties of perjury, I declare; that all statements appearing on this application are true and correct to the best of myknowledge and belief; and, that the representations on the labels attached to this form, including supplemental documents, truly andcorrectly represent the content of the containers to which these labels will be applied. I also certify that I have read, understood andcomplied with the conditions and instructions which are attached to an original TTB F 5100.31, Certificate/Exemption of Label/BottleApproval.
20. DATE OFAPPLICATION
05/13/2015
21. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT
(Application was e-filed)
22. PRINT NAME OF APPLICANT ORAUTHORIZED AGENT
Marci Palatella
PART III - TTB CERTIFICATE
This certificate is issued subject to applicable laws, regulations and conditions as set forth in the instructions portion of thisform.
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23. DATE ISSUED
06/04/2015
24. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU
FOR TTB USE ONLY
QUALIFICATIONS
TTB has not reviewed this label for type size, characters per inch or contrasting background. The responsibleindustry member must continue to ensure that the mandatory information on the actual labels is displayed inthe correct type size, number of characters per inch, and on a contrasting background in accordance with theTTB labeling regulations, 27 CFR parts 4, 5, 7, and 16, as applicable.
STATUS
THE STATUS IS APPROVED.
CLASS/TYPE DESCRIPTION
CANADIAN WHISKY USB
EXPIRATION DATE (Ifany)
AFFIX COMPLETE SET OF LABELS BELOW
Image Type:
Brand (front) or keg collarActual Dimensions: 4 inches W X 5.25 inches H
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TRADEMARK
20-10023
IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
_______________________________________________
Allied Lomar, Inc.,
Petitioner,
v.
Jeffrey Szafarski,
Registrant.
__________________________________
RESPONDENT/REGISTRANT’S FIRST SET OF
REQUESTS FOR DOCUMENTS
In accordance with Rule 34 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure,
Respondent/Registrant Jeffrey Szafarski (“SZAFARSKI”) hereby requests that Petitioner
produce at the Hoffman Patent Group, David L. Hoffman, Esq., 28494 Westinghouse
Place, Valencia, CA 91355, or at such other place as counsel may agree, documents and
objects listed below in each of the categories, subject to the following definitions.
Cancellation No. 92073878
Registration No. 5811545
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PROOF OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and complete copy of the foregoing
RESPONDENT/REGISTRANT’S FIRST SET OF REQUESTS FOR DOCUMENTS
has been served on Paul W. Reidl (counsel for Petitioner Allied Lomar, Inc.) by
forwarding said copy on June 17, 2020 via email to:
Paul W. Reidl
Attorney for Petitioner Allied Lomar, Inc.
Law Office of Paul W. Reidl
25 Pinehurst Lane, Second Floor
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Email: [email protected]
/David L Hoffman/ June 17, 2020
David L. Hoffman, Reg. No. 32,469 Date
David L. Hoffman
Hoffman Patent Group
28494 Westinghouse Pl., Suite 204
Valencia, CA 91355-0933
661-775-0300
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UNITED STATE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
Registration No. 5,811,545
Trademark: CALIFORNIA COWBOY
Services: Whiskey
Registered: June 23, 2019
______________________________________
)
ALLIED LOMAR, INC, )
) Cancellation No. 92073878
Petitioner, )
)
v. ) PETITIONER’S RESPONSES TO
) REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION
JEFFREY SZAFARSKI, )
)
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Respondent. )
______________________________________)
Petitioner hereby responds to Respondent’s First Set of Requests for Production.
GENERAL OBJECTIONS
1. Petitioner objects to Definition C in its requirement that Petitioner produce documents
in their native format, as well as financial records in Quickbooks format, as disproportionate to the
needs of the case and not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. With
respect to Quickbooks, the request is also overly broad and unduly burdensome in that it essentially
would require production of all corporate financial records irrespective of the product at issue and
without any time limitation.
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2. Petitioner objects to Definition J as disproportionate to the needs of the case and not
reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. It also exceeds the requirements
of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
RESPONSES
REQUEST NO. 1: Documents sufficient to show any and all alleged ownership and/or
exclusive rights by Petitioner in any of Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s).
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, responsive documents will be produced.
REQUEST NO. 2: Documents sufficient to show Marci Palatella’s interest in and/or
relationship to Petitioner.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as not reasonably
calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Documents concerning her ownership
interest have no bearing on any issue in this case as she is not a party to this matter. Subject to this
objection, a responsive document will be produced.
REQUEST NO. 3: Documents sufficient to show the relationship, if any, between Domino
Brands, LLC and Allied Lomar, Inc. including any license agreements and/or any ownership
interests.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, Petitioner is unaware of any responsive documents. Its
investigation is continuing.
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REQUEST NO. 4: Documents sufficient to show all labelling used by Petitioner for any
whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey from and including and including
2012 to present, using any of Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s) in commerce regulable by the U.S.
Congress.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, responsive documents will be produced.
REQUEST NO. 5: All documents comprising, referring or relating to any license,
licensing, assignment and/or grant of any rights by or to Petitioner to anyone else relating to
Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s) and/or between Domino Brands, LLC and Allied Lomar, Inc.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, Petitioner has not licensed the mark to third parties so there
are no responsive documents.
REQUEST NO. 6: Documents sufficient to show each source of distribution and/or sales
by Petitioner of any whiskey, bourbon, blended whiskey and/or bourbon whiskey using any of
Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s) in commerce regulable by the U.S. Congress.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as beyond the scope of
discovery permitted in Board proceedings. See Johnston Pump/General Valve Inc. v. Chromalloy
American Corp., 10 USPQ2d 1671, 1675 (TTAB 1988) (need not reveal names of customers including
dealers).
REQUEST NO. 7: All documents referring or relating to and/or tending to show any
claim of any strength of any of Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s) in commerce regulable by the U.S.
Congress.
RESPONSE
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In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as disproportionate to
the needs of the case in that it requests “all” such documents. Subject to these objections, representative
samples of such documents will be produced. Frito-Lay North America Inc. v. Princeton Vanguard,
LLC, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1904, 1910 (TTAB 2011); cf. Bison Corp. v. Perfecta Chemie B.V., 4
U.S.P.Q.2d 1718, 1720 (TTAB 1987).
REQUEST NO. 8: All documents referring or relating to any search or evaluation of any
records conducted by or on behalf of Petitioner to determine whether any others have used, had
used and/or sought registration of any mark or designation for any whiskey, blended whiskey,
bourbon and/or bourbon whiskey using and/or incorporating the word COWBOY in commerce
regulable by the U.S. Congress.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, there are no responsive documents.
REQUEST NO. 9: All documents referring or relating to, and/or evidencing the total
volume and/or revenue from any sales from and including 2012 to the present date by Petitioner
and/or any Licensee of Petitioner of whiskey, blended whiskey, bourbon whiskey and/or bourbon
using any mark having COWBOY therein in commerce regulable by the U.S. Congress.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as disproportionate to
the needs of the case and unduly burdensome in that it requests “all” such documents. This would
include every invoice, payment record, production record, and the like. Subject to these objections,
representative samples of such documents will be produced. Frito-Lay North America Inc. v.
Princeton Vanguard, LLC, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1904, 1910 (TTAB 2011); cf. Bison Corp. v. Perfecta
Chemie B.V., 4 U.S.P.Q.2d 1718, 1720 (TTAB 1987).
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REQUEST NO. 10: All documents referring or relating to the nature and amount of any
and all advertising or promotional expenditures incurred in connection with Petitioner’s Alleged
Mark(s) from and including 2012 to the present in the U.S.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as
disproportionate to the needs of the case and unduly burdensome in that it requests “all” such
documents. This would every ad, invoice, etc. Subject to these objections, representative samples of
such documents will be produced. Frito-Lay North America Inc. v. Princeton Vanguard, LLC, 100
U.S.P.Q.2d 1904, 1910 (TTAB 2011); Mack Trucks, Inc. v. Monroe Auto Equipment Co., 181
U.S.P.Q. 286, 288 (TTAB 1974) (allowed to furnish representative samples of advertisements). cf.
Bison Corp. v. Perfecta Chemie B.V., 4 U.S.P.Q.2d 1718, 1720 (TTAB 1987).
REQUEST NO. 11: All documents from and including 2012 to the present evidencing
Petitioner’s intent to continue to use Petitioner’s Alleged Mark COWBOY in commerce
regulable by the U.S. Congress.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unintelligible because
the concept of “intent to continue use” is only relevant in the context of an abandonment claim and no
such claim has been pleaded. Petitioner has used the mark continuously since 2016.
REQUEST No. 12: All documents referring or relating to Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s)
filed with or received in connection with any application to register Registrant’s Alleged Mark
in the U.S. and/or any state in the U.S.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as vague and
unintelligible. Subject to these objections, Petitioner states that it does not have possession of these
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documents. They are all available to Respondent on the Patent and Trademark Office’s TSDR web
site.
REQUEST NO. 13: All documents referring or relating to any objection received by
Petitioner from any third-party concerning use, attempted registration, and/or registration of
Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s) in the U.S. and/or any state in the U.S.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, responsive documents will be produced.
REQUEST NO. 14. All documents referring or relating to any civil, criminal, and/or
administrative action or proceeding involving Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s), including without
limitation any proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or any state
or federal court.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to the use of the term “all” as
disproportionate to the needs of the case and not required by the Board. Johnson & Johnson v. Rexall
Drug Co., 186 U.S.P.Q. 167, 172 (TTAB 1975). Petitioner further objects to producing documents
concerning the case of Allied Lomar v. Garrison Bros., to the extent it has those documents, as
disproportionate to the needs of the case and unduly burdensome. Petitioner further objects because
complying with the privilege log requirements would be unduly burdensome and disproportionate to
the needs of the case. As Respondent has pleaded, the registration at issue in that case has been deemed
to have been abandoned so it is not involved in this case; the common law use in this case arose after
the period of abandonment. Petitioner further objects to this request to the extent it seeks records of
this case as disproportionate to the needs of the case, unduly burdensome, and improperly impinging
on the attorney-client and attorney work product privileges. In any event, Petitioner does not have any
of the documents in the Federal Court case or Cancellation no. 92060851. These documents are not
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probative of any issue in the current case. The public dockets for these matters are as available to
Respondent as they are to Petitioner, and the burden of downloading them is the same for Petitioner as
it is for Respondent. It is beyond the scope of discovery to require Petitioner to download documents
from the public dockets that are not in its possession.
REQUEST NO. 15. All documents referring or relating to any civil, criminal, and/or
administrative action or proceeding involving Petitioner and/or any of its principals, including
without limitation any proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, or any
state or federal court.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections and the objections in response to Request 14, it is improper
to use a discovery request on a party seek discovery on an individual or for conduct unrelated to the
mark at issue that was not undertaken on behalf of the corporation. This request has been posed purely
for harassment purposes. As Respondent knows, Petitioner’s owner is a co-defendant in a criminal
action in the Western District of Massachusetts. As counsel for Respondent has been told, if she were
properly served with a discovery subpoena on this subject matter, she would assert her 5th Amendment
right against self-incrimination in response; Respondent is not entitled to discovery in an administrative
case that the government cannot obtain in a criminal case. To the extent that Petitioner seeks documents
on the public docket for the case, the burden of downloading them is the same for Petitioner as it is for
Respondent. It is beyond the scope of discovery to require Petitioner to download documents from the
public dockets that are not in its possession.
REQUEST NO. 16: All documents referring or relating to any fraud and/or dishonesty
of Petitioner and/or any of its principals.
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responsive documents as neither Petitioner nor its principals have engaged in any fraud or dishonest
conduct.
REQUEST NO. 17: All documents comprising, referring or relating to Petitioner’s
document retention policies.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, there are no responsive documents.
REQUEST NO. 18: All documents referring or relating to purchasers of any whiskey,
bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey sold (in commerce regulable by the U.S.
Congress) using Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s) from and including 2012 to the present date,
including but not limited to all orders, shipping documents, packing slips, invoices, purchase
orders, and/or correspondence related to same.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unduly burdensome
and disproportionate to the needs of the case in its request for “all” documents. Frito-Lay North
America Inc. v. Princeton Vanguard, LLC, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1904, 1910 (TTAB 2011); cf. Bison
Corp. v. Perfecta Chemie B.V., 4 U.S.P.Q.2d 1718, 1720 (TTAB 1987). Petitioner also objects to
this request as impermissible discovery to the extent it is requesting information about individual
retailers or purchasers. See Johnston Pump/General Valve Inc. v. Chromalloy American Corp., 10
USPQ2d 1671, 1675 (TTAB 1988) (need not reveal names of customers including dealers). Subject
to these objections, Petitioner will produce invoices demonstrating such sales.
REQUEST NO. 19; All documents referring or relating to any reports of sales and/or any
royalties paid to Petitioner for any whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey
using any of Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s), where such sales and/or royalties relate to any
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commerce regulable by the U.S. Congress.
RESPONSE
See response to Request no. 18. There are no responsive documents.
REQUEST NO. 20: All documents referring or relating to any trademark enforcement
in the U.S. by Petitioner against any others using, attempting to register and/or registering any
mark having COWBOY therein for whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey
since and including 2010.
RESPONSE
See response to Request no. 14.
REQUEST NO. 21: All documents referring or relating to the prices charged by Petitioner
for any whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey for sale in any commerce
regulable by the U.S. Congress using any of Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s) since and including
2017.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unduly burdensome
and disproportionate to the needs of the case in its request for “all” documents. Petitioner also objects
because the wholesale price of the goods is not relevant to any issue in the case and is beyond the scope
of discovery in these proceedings. Subject to these Objections, responsive documents showing the
retail price will be produced.
REQUEST NO. 22: All documents referring or relating to manufacture and/or purchases
by Petitioner of goods and/or bottling and/or materials for selling (in commerce regulable by the
U.S. Congress) Petitioner’s whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey using
Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s).
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RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unduly burdensome
and disproportionate to the needs of the case. How the goods are made and the components of their
COGS is not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. Petitioner also
objects because the wholesale price of the goods is not relevant to any issue in the case and is beyond
the scope of discovery in these proceedings.
REQUEST NO. 23: All documents referring or relating to any shipments of whiskey,
bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey that were sold in any commerce regulable
by the U.S. Congress using Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s) from and including 2012 to the present
date.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unduly burdensome
and disproportionate to the needs of the case in its request for “all” documents. Frito-Lay North
America Inc. v. Princeton Vanguard, LLC, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1904, 1910 (TTAB 2011); cf. Bison Corp.
v. Perfecta Chemie B.V., 4 U.S.P.Q.2d 1718, 1720 (TTAB 1987). Subject to these objections,
Petitioner will produce invoices for such sales.
REQUEST NO. 24; All documents referring or relating to current address(es) including
all offices, manufacturing facilities, distribution facilities and/or warehouses of Petitioner,
ALLIED LOMAR, INC., DOMINO BRANDS, LLC, MARCI PALATELLA, and any other
principals of Petitioner.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unduly burdensome
and disproportionate to the needs of the case in its request for “all” documents. Frito-Lay North
America Inc. v. Princeton Vanguard, LLC, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1904, 1910 (TTAB 2011); cf. Bison Corp.
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v. Perfecta Chemie B.V., 4 U.S.P.Q.2d 1718, 1720 (TTAB 1987). Petitioner further objects to the
request for the personal address of Ms. Palatella and other principals as beyond the scope of discovery
and as being imposed solely for harassment. Their business addresses were disclosed in the Initial
Disclosures. As stated in Petitioner’s Rule 26 Disclosure, she may be contacted through the
undersigned counsel. Subject to these objections, documents sufficient to show the address of allied
Lomar and Domino Brands will be produced.
REQUEST NO. 25: All documents referring or relating to any locations, merchants,
websites, stores, and/or catalogues at which any whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or
blended whiskey bearing Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s) are currently being sold and/or have been
sold in commerce regulable by the U.S. Congress from and including 2012 to the present date.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unduly burdensome
and disproportionate to the needs of the case in its request for “all” documents. Frito-Lay North
America Inc. v. Princeton Vanguard, LLC, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1904, 1910 (TTAB 2011); cf. Bison Corp.
v. Perfecta Chemie B.V., 4 U.S.P.Q.2d 1718, 1720 (TTAB 1987). Petitioner also objects because
information regarding retailers is beyond the scope of discovery in Board proceedings. See Johnston
Pump/General Valve Inc. v. Chromalloy American Corp., 10 U.S.P.Q.2d 1671, 1675 (TTAB 1988).
Subject to these objections, representative samples of on-line retailers will be produced.
REQUEST NO. 26 : All documents comprise, relate to and/or refer to
www.CowboyLittleBarrel.com and any other website, social media site, and/or domain names,
which Petitioner owns and/or controls and at which Petitioner displays and/or offers for sale any
whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey using any of Petitioner’s Alleged
Mark(s), showing all versions of the website from and including 2012 to the present date.
RESPONSE
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In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unduly burdensome
and disproportionate to the needs of the case in its request for “all” documents. Frito-Lay North
America Inc. v. Princeton Vanguard, LLC, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1904, 1910 (TTAB 2011); cf. Bison Corp.
v. Perfecta Chemie B.V., 4 U.S.P.Q.2d 1718, 1720 (TTAB 1987). Subject to these objections,
Petitioner will produce a copy of its web site and a copy of its domain name registration page. It will
also produce a copy of its Facebook page.
REQUEST NO. 27: All documents that relate to, refer to, and/or support Petitioner’s
claim in its subject Petition to Cancel and/or any other assertion by Petitioner that Petitioner has
common law rights in COWBOY for whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended
whiskey.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unduly burdensome
and disproportionate to the needs of the case in its request for “all” documents. Frito-Lay North
America Inc. v. Princeton Vanguard, LLC, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1904, 1910 (TTAB 2011); cf. Bison Corp.
v. Perfecta Chemie B.V., 4 U.S.P.Q.2d 1718, 1720 (TTAB 1987). Subject to these objections,
Petitioner will produce invoices. Showing sales of the goods.
REQUEST NO. 28: All documents that relate to, refer to, and/or support Petitioner’s
claim in the subject Petition to Cancel and/or any other assertion by Petitioner that it has any
trademark rights in COWBOY LITTLE BARREL for whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey
and/or blended whiskey.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request because it constitutes
improper discovery to the extent it seeks the documents that Petitioner would use for trial. Such
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documents will be disclosed at the time required by the Board’s Scheduling Order. Subject to these
objections, invoices showing sales of the goods will be produced.
REQUEST NO. 29: All documents that relate to and/or refer to stopping manufacture
and/or sale of whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey by Petitioner and/or
its bottler, distiller and/or any distributor and/or wholesaler of Petitioner’s whiskey, bourbon,
bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, there are no responsive documents.
REQUEST NO. 30: All documents that comprise, relate to and/or refer to any usage by
others of any mark containing COWBOY therein for whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey
and/or blended whiskey.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unduly burdensome
and disproportionate to the needs of the case in its request for “all” documents. Frito-Lay North America
Inc. v. Princeton Vanguard, LLC, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1904, 1910 (TTAB 2011); cf. Bison Corp. v. Perfecta
Chemie B.V., 4 U.S.P.Q.2d 1718, 1720 (TTAB 1987). Subject to these objections, the only responsive
document is the demand letter to Respondent which is already in its possession.
REQUEST NO. 31: All documents that comprise, relate to and/or refer to any
correspondence from or to Petitioner concerning usage by others in commerce regulable by the
U.S. Congress of any mark containing COWBOY therein for whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey
and/or blended whiskey since and including 2012.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unduly burdensome
and disproportionate to the needs of the case in its request for “all” documents. Frito-Lay North America
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Inc. v. Princeton Vanguard, LLC, 100 U.S.P.Q.2d 1904, 1910 (TTAB 2011); cf. Bison Corp. v. Perfecta
Chemie B.V., 4 U.S.P.Q.2d 1718, 1720 (TTAB 1987). It also objects to producing documents
concerning this case and Respondent’s mark. See also response to request no. 14. Subject to these
objections, Petitioner will produce representative responsive documents.
REQUEST NO. 32: All documents that relate to and/or refer to any initial disclosures
and/or discovery requests and/or discovery answers in U.S. Trademark Office Petition to Cancel
No. 92060851 brought by Lone Star Distillery, LLC against Allied Lomar, Inc. and in Western
District of Texas, case no. 1:14cv1078 entitled Allied Lomar, Incorporated v. Lone Star Distillery,
LLC (dba Garrison Brothers Distillery) relating to COWBOY and/or COWBOY BOURBON
and/or COWBOY LITTLE BARREL and/or any composite mark using COWBOY.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request because the mark at
issue in that case is not at issue in this case and it is not required to produce documents from it. Johnson
& Johnson v. Rexall Drug Co., 186 U.S.P.Q. 167, 172 (TTAB 1975). Subject to this objection,
Petitioner states that it has no such documents in its possession.
REQUEST NO. 33: Documents sufficient to show each channel of trade of Petitioner for
any whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey using any of Petitioner’s Alleged
Mark(s) in commerce regulable by the U.S. Congress.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, responsive documents will be produced for on-line sales.
Respondent does not have any documents for bricks-and-mortar sales.
REQUEST NO. 34: All documents referring or relating to any application for, denial of
and/or grant of any Certificate of Label Approval (“COLA”) by the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco
Tax and Trade Bureau (Tax and Trade Bureau or “TTB”) and/or the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol
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Tobacco and Firearms (“ATF”) applied for by or on behalf of Petitioner for any whiskey,
bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey using any of Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s).
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, responsive documents will be produced.
REQUEST NO. 35: For any claims of any rights in any of Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s)
claimed to be unitary with any bottle and/or container of whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey
and/or blended whiskey sold by Petitioner, two samples of such bottle and/or container.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as unintelligible. It also
objects because providing actual product to Respondent would violate Federal and State law. Subject
to these objections, photographs of the packaging may be found on Petitioner’s web site, Facebook page,
and other documents produced to Respondent.
REQUEST NO. 36: Documents sufficient to show each type of advertising and/or
marketing of Petitioner for any whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey
using any of Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s) since and including 2012 where such advertising and/or
marketing is for commerce regulable by the U.S. Congress.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, representative responsive documents will be
produced. Mack Trucks, Inc. v. Monroe Auto Equipment Co., 181 U.S.P.Q. 286, 288 (TTAB 1974).
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Respectfully submitted,
Dated: July 17, 2020 LAW OFFICE OF PAUL W. REIDL
__________________________________
Paul W. Reidl (CA. Bar. No. 155221)
Second Floor
25 Pinehurst Lane
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 560-8530
Attorney for Petitioner, Allied Lomar, Inc.
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PROOF OF SERVICE
On July 17, 2020, I caused the following document
PETITIONER’S RESPONSES TO REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION
to be served on Applicant by e-mailing same in accordance with the Board’s Rules to
DAVID L HOFFMAN
HOFFMAN PATENT GROUP PLC
28494 WESTINGHOUSE PLACE , SUITE 204
VALENCIA, CA 91355
UNITED STATES
Executed on July 17, 2020, at Half Moon Bay, California.
___________________________________
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Cowboy Little Barrel
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COWBOY AMERICANBLENDED WHISKEY
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Cowboy Little BarrelBlended American
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Cowboy Little Barrel
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Blended whisky is a blend of one or more whiskies, which maythemselves be made from any combination of malted and unmaltedgrains.
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8/31/2020 OMB No. 1513-0020
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OMB No. 1513-0020
FOR TTB USE ONLY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU
APPLICATION FOR ANDCERTIFICATION/EXEMPTION OF LABEL/BOTTLE
APPROVAL(See Instructions and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice on Back)
TTB ID19066001000925
1. REP. ID. NO. (If any) CT101
OR01
PART I - APPLICATION2. PLANTREGISTRY/BASICPERMIT/BREWER'SNO. (Required)DSP-CA-20059
3. SOURCE OFPRODUCT (Required)
Domestic
Imported
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT AS SHOWN ON PLANTREGISTRY, BASIC PERMIT OR BREWER'S NOTICE. INCLUDE APPROVEDDBA OR TRADENAME IF USED ON LABEL (Required)
America First Spirits, The California Spirits Company, LLC382 ENTERPRISE ST STE 104
San Marcos CA 92078
SKITTLESHINS LLC (Used on label)
4. SERIAL NUMBER(Required)190001
5. TYPE OF PRODUCT(Required)
WINE
DISTILLED SPIRITS
MALT BEVERAGE
6. BRAND NAME (Required)CALIFORNIA COWBOY
8a. MAILING ADDRESS, IF DIFFERENT
7. FANCIFUL NAME (If any)
9. FORMULA 10. GRAPE VARIETAL(S) (Wine Only)N/A
14. TYPE OF APPLICATION (Check applicable box(es))
a. CERTIFICATE OF LABEL APPROVAL
b. CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION FROM LABEL APPROVAL "For sale in _______ only" (Fill in State abbreviation.)
c. DISTINCTIVE LIQUOR BOTTLE APPROVAL. TOTAL BOTTLECAPACITY BEFORE CLOSURE ____ _____ (Fill in amount)
d. RESUBMISSION AFTER REJECTION TTB ID. NO. ______
11. WINE APPELLATION (If on label)
12. PHONE NUMBER(619) 677-7066
13. EMAIL ADDRESS
15. SHOW ANY INFORMATION THAT IS BLOWN, BRANDED, OR EMBOSSED ON THE CONTAINER (e.g., net contents) ONLY IFIT DOES NOT APPEAR ON THE LABELS AFFIXED BELOW. ALSO, SHOW TRANSLATIONS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEXTAPPEARING ON LABELS.
PART II - APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION
Under the penalties of perjury, I declare; that all statements appearing on this application are true and correct to the best of myknowledge and belief; and, that the representations on the labels attached to this form, including supplemental documents, truly andcorrectly represent the content of the containers to which these labels will be applied. I also certify that I have read, understood andcomplied with the conditions and instructions which are attached to an original TTB F 5100.31, Certificate/Exemption of Label/BottleApproval.
16. DATE OFAPPLICATION03/07/2019
17. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT(Application was e-filed)
18. PRINT NAME OF APPLICANT ORAUTHORIZED AGENTCasey Miles
PART III - TTB CERTIFICATEThis certificate is issued subject to applicable laws, regulations and conditions as set forth in the instructions portion of thisform.19. DATE ISSUED03/29/2019
20. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE, ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU
FOR TTB USE ONLYQUALIFICATIONSTTB has not reviewed this label for type size, characters per inch or contrasting background. The responsibleindustry member must continue to ensure that the mandatory information on the actual labels is displayed inthe correct type size, number of characters per inch, and on a contrasting background in accordance with theTTB labeling regulations, 27 CFR parts 4, 5, 7, and 16, as applicable.
STATUSTHE STATUS IS APPROVED.
CLASS/TYPE DESCRIPTIONSTRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKY
EXPIRATION DATE (Ifany)
AFFIX COMPLETE SET OF LABELS BELOW
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Brand (front) or keg collar Actual Dimensions: 3 inches W X 4 inches H
Image Type:
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TTB F 5100.31 (06-2016) PREVIOUS EDITIONS ARE OBSOLETE
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UNITED STATE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
Registration No. 5,811,545
Trademark: CALIFORNIA COWBOY
Services: Whiskey
Registered: June 23, 2019
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ALLIED LOMAR, INC, )
) Cancellation No. 92073878
Petitioner, )
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) RESPONSES
JEFFREY SZAFARSKI, )
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Respondent. )
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Petitioner hereby responds to Respondent’s First Set of Interrogatories.
GENERAL OBJECTIONS
1. Petitioner objects to Definition C in its requirement that Petitioner produce documents
in their native format, as well as financial records in Quickbooks format, as disproportionate to the
needs of the case and not reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. With
respect to Quickbooks, the request is also overly broad and unduly burdensome in that it essentially
would require production of all corporate financial records irrespective of the product at issue and
without any time limitation.
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2. Petitioner objects to Definition J as disproportionate to the needs of the case and not
reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence. It also exceeds the requirements
of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
RESPONSES
1. Identify all owners and officers of Petitioner ALLIED LOMAR, INC. and DOMINO
BRANDS, LLC.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections, this information will be provided.
2. Identify all owners and licensees of any trademark rights and/or rights in trademark
registrations and/or applications claimed by Petitioner in any of Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s)
and the date on which such owner or licensee obtained such rights, including but not limited to
for the following applications and/or common law rights:
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections:
U.S. Registration No. 2,777,811 – Domino Brands, LLC; 02/09/18
U.S. Application No. 86/336,251 – Domino Brands, LLC; 02/09/18
U.S. Application No. 88/775912 – Allied Lomar, Inc; 01/28/20
COWBOY common law rights – Domino Brands, LLC; 02/09/18
COWBOY LITTLE BARREL common law rights – Allied Lomar, Inc; 09/29/16
Allied Lomar is the exclusive distributor and marketing agent for Domino Brands, LLC.
3. Identify each product including but not limited to each whiskey, bourbon, bourbon
whiskey and/or blended whiskey that Petitioner contends it has used in commerce regulable by
the U.S. Congress any of Petitioner’s Alleged Mark(s) on from and including 2012 to the present
date.
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Subject to the General Objections: whiskey.
4. For each product identified in response to Interrogatory No. 3, identify all dates of sale in
commerce regulable by the U.S. Congress, the purchaser, the location of the purchaser, the type
of product, and the manner in which the trademark(s) thereon, and the manner in which any
such trademark was placed on the product and/or packaging and/or was otherwise used with
respect to each product that was sold.
RESPONSE
Petitioner objects to this interrogatory because requesting the name of specific purchasers is
beyond the scope of permissible discovery. See Johnston Pump/General Valve Inc. v. Chromalloy
American Corp., 10 USPQ2d 1671, 1675 (TTAB 1988). Subject to this objection and the General
Objections, Petitioner will respond to this interrogatory by producing invoices that provide the
requested information. The trademark was used on the front label of the product.
5. For each such product identified in response to interrogatory no. 3, state the date of first
sale in commerce regulable by the U.S. Congress of the product, starting in 2012 and/or
thereafter.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections: 09/29/16.
6. For each request in Respondent/Registrant’s requests for production, identify each
responsive document by Bates number, and if no bates number is used, identify each responsive
document by title, date, number of pages and subject matter sufficient to uniquely identify each
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In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this request as disproportionate,
unreasonable and unduly burdensome busy work, and far beyond the requirements of the Federal Rules
of Civil Procedure. Petitioner will organize the documents in such a way that it is clear which
document is responsive to which request.
7. For each product identified in response to interrogatory no. 3, state any calendar years
that such product was not sold or offered for sale by Petitioner in commerce regulable by the
U.S. Congress.
RESPONSE
Subject to the General Objections: none since 2016.
8. Explain any bases Petitioner has for claiming common law trademark rights in
COWBOY for any whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or blended whiskey in spite of prior
users and registrants of marks using COWBOY for whiskey, bourbon, bourbon whiskey and/or
blended whiskey.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this interrogatory as argumentative.
Subject to these objections, common law rights exist because Petitioner used the mark in commerce.
9. Identify any criminal indictments and/or civil actions against Petitioner and/or any of
Petitioner’s principals including but not limited to Marci Palatella for fraud, dishonesty, and/or
any other crimes and/or torts involving dishonesty.
RESPONSE
In addition to the General Objections, Petitioner objects to this interrogatory as not reasonably
calculated to lead to the development of admissible evidence and as propounded solely for purposes of
harassment. As Counsel for Respondent is fully aware, Ms. Palatella is a co-defendant in 1-19-cr-10080
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(D. Mass). As he was told during the pre-discovery conference, Ms. Palatella’s private life is not
relevant to resolving this trademark dispute and she would assert her 5th Amendment right against self-
incrimination in refusing to respond to any questions on this subject. Although opposing counsel
asserted that this information is relevant to assessing her credibility, the fact that she is involved in a
criminal proceeding does not adversely affect her credibility because of the presumption of innocence.
Moreover, the needs of an administrative proceeding do not trump the 5th Amendment.
In any event, evidence of an indictment may not be used to impeach a witness. Brown v.
Coating Specialists, Inc., 465 F.2d 340, 341 (5th Cir. 1972) (“[A] witness who was under indictment .
. . could not be impeached by evidence of the pending indictment.”); Jenkins v. Gen. Motors Corp.,
446 F.2d 377 (5th Cir. 1971), cert. denied, 405 U.S. 922 (1972); United States v. Baker, 494 F.2d 1262,
1266 (6th Cir. 1974) (a witness’ credibility generally cannot be impeached by showing arrest,
indictments or other acts of misconduct not resulting in a conviction); Steinhouse v. W.C.A.B. (A.P.
Green Servs.), 783 A.2d 352, 356 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2001) (“[A]s a general rule, prior bad acts not
resulting in a conviction are not admissible to impeach a witness’ credibility.”) (quoting
Commonwealth v. Smith, 467 A.2d 1120, 1125–26 (Pa. 1983)); George S. May Int’l Co. v. Int’l Profit
Assocs., 628 N.E.2d 647 (Ill. App. 1993) (“Specific acts of misconduct by witness not resulting in
criminal conviction may not be used to impeach, including arrests, indictments, charges, or actual
commissions of offenses.”) (citing Knowles v. Panopoulos, 363 N.E.2d 805, 858 (Ill. 2d 1977)); State
v. Morgan, 541 S.W.2d 385, 389 (Tenn. 1976) (citing with approval cases holding that charges,
accusations and indictments may not be used to impeach a witness); In re Miller, No. 16-50532, 2016
WL 7115865, at *4 (Bankr. E.D. Ky. Dec. 6, 2016) (“It is not usually permissible to impeach a
witnesses' credibility through an indictment not resulting in a conviction.”); People v. Sosa, No. 2-09-
0514, 2011 WL 10099324, at *4 (Ill. App. Ct. Apr. 11, 2011) (“[A]n indictment, or a complaint is not
usually admissible to impeach a witness.”
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Respectfully submitted,
Dated: July 17, 2020 LAW OFFICE OF PAUL W. REIDL
__________________________________
Paul W. Reidl (CA. Bar. No. 155221)
Second Floor
25 Pinehurst Lane
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 560-8530
Attorney for Petitioner, Allied Lomar, Inc.
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On July 17, 2020, I caused the following document
PETITIONER’S INTERROGATORY RESPONSES
to be served on Applicant by e-mailing same in accordance with the Board’s Rules to
DAVID L HOFFMAN
HOFFMAN PATENT GROUP PLC
28494 WESTINGHOUSE PLACE , SUITE 204
VALENCIA, CA 91355
UNITED STATES
Executed on July 17, 2020, at Half Moon Bay, California.
___________________________________
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8/30/2020 COWBOY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
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US /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ / UK /ˈkaʊ.bɔɪ /
cowboy noun [C] (FARM WORKER)
(also cowhand, US /ˈkaʊ.hænd / UK /ˈkaʊ.hænd /)
a person, especially in the western U.S., whose job is to take care of cattle, and who usually rides ahorse, or a similar character in a movie:
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cowboy noun /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
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(North American English also cowpoke old-fashioned or humorous) a man who rides ahorse and whose job is to take care of cattle in the western parts of the US
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• old Hollywood cowboy movies
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Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Electronic Filing System. http://estta.uspto.gov
ESTTA Tracking number: ESTTA655098
Filing date: 02/10/2015
IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
Petition for Cancellation
Notice is hereby given that the following party requests to cancel indicated registration.
Petitioner Information
Name Lone Star Distillery, LLC
Entity LLC Citizenship Texas
Address 517 West 39th StreetAustin, TX 78751UNITED STATES
Attorney informa-tion
Steven D. SmitGraves, Dougherty, Hearon, & Moody P.C.401 Congress Avenue, Suite 2200Austin, TX 78701UNITED [email protected], [email protected], Phone:512.480.5600
Registration Subject to Cancellation
Registration No 2777811 Registration date 10/28/2003
Registrant Allied Lomar, Inc.401 California DriveBurlingame, CA 94010UNITED STATES
Goods/Services Subject to Cancellation
Class 033. First Use: 1995/08/31 First Use In Commerce: 1995/08/31All goods and services in the class are cancelled, namely: Bourbon Whiskey
Grounds for Cancellation
Torres v. Cantine Torresella S.r.l.Fraud 808 F.2d 46, 1 USPQ2d 1483 (Fed. Cir. 1986)
Abandonment Trademark Act section 14
Attachments CLB Petition to Cancel .pdf(78350 bytes )
Certificate of Service
The undersigned hereby certifies that a copy of this paper has been served upon all parties, at their addressrecord by First Class Mail on this date.
Signature /Steven D. Smit/
Name Steven D. Smit
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IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICEBEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
In the Matter of Trademark Registration No. 2777811
For the mark COWBOY LITTLE BARREL
Dates registered: October 28, 2003
LONE STAR DISTRIBUTING, LLC, §Petitioner, §
§v. § Cancellation No.
§ALLIED LOMAR, INC., §
Respondent. §
PETITION TO CANCEL
TO THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD:
Petitioner Lone Star Distillery, LLC d/b/a Garrison Brothers Distillery, a Texas limited
liability company with its business address at 517 West 39th Street, Austin, TX 78751, believes
that it is being damaged and will continue to be damaged by the above-identified registration,
and hereby petitions to cancel this registration. As grounds for cancellation, Petitioner alleges
as follows:
1. According to the records of the Patent and Trademark Office, the name and address of the
current owner of the trademark registration for the COWBOY LITTLE BARREL mark, No.
No. 2777811, is Allied Lomar, Inc., 401 California Drive Burlingame, CA 94010.
I. Standing of Petitioner
2. Petitioner has a pending trademark application for the mark COWBOY BOURBON. The
Examiner cited the COWBOY LITTLE BARREL registration owned by Allied Lomar, Inc.
against Petitioner’s application for COWBOY BOURBON, finding that there was a likelihood
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of confusion. The Examiner then suspended examination of the COWBOY BOURBON
application. Petitioner strongly disagrees that there is a likelihood of confusion between the
COWBOY LITTLE BARREL registration and Petitioner’s COWBOY BOURBON mark.
Moreover, Petitioner believes that the COWBOY LITTLE BARREL registration is invalid and
should be cancelled, because the registration has been abandoned through non-use and/or
because the owner of the mark committed fraud on the Trademark Office in connection with
this registration.
II. First Basis for Cancellation - Abandonment
3. Allied Lomar, Inc. obtained the registration for COWBOY LITTLE BARREL in 2003,
despite the fact that Allied Lomar, Inc. has never legally sold or distributed the goods upon
which the COWBOY LITTLE BARREL registration is based, anywhere in the United States.
Allied Lomar, Inc. apparently exported goods to one or more foreign countries under the
COWBOY LITTLE BARREL at one time, but, upon information and belief, it ceased this
activity and did not use the mark (and cannot show excusable nonuse) for at least 3 consecutive
years, thereby abandoning the registration within the meaning of 15 U.S.C. §1127.
III. Fraud on the Trademark Office
4. Despite the apparent non-use and abandonment of the COWBOY LITTLE BARREL
mark, Allied Lomar, Inc. filed a Section 8&15 declaration in 2009, alleging continuous use of
the COWBOY LITTLE BARREL mark in interstate commerce and then filed for renewal of the
mark in 2013, once again declaring under oath that it had continuously used the COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL mark in interstate commerce. Upon information and belief, one or both of
these declarations were false, because Allied Lomar, Inc. was not continuously selling or
otherwise distributing the recited goods in interstate commerce under the COWBOY LITTLE
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BARREL mark. Upon information and belief, Allied Lomar knowingly made these false
statements to induce the Trademark Office to continue the registration for the COWBOY
LITTLE BARREL mark, and the Trademark Office relied on these false statements in
continuing the registration for the COWBOY LITTLE BARREL mark.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Petition to Cancel be sustained,
that Respondent’s registration be cancelled, and that Petitioner be granted such other and further
relief to which it may be entitled. This Petition to Cancel is submitted electronically and the
undersigned hereby authorizes the payment of all required filing fees or any other fees due from
Deposit Account No. 071892.
Dated: February 10, 2015 Respectfully submitted,
/s/ Steven D. SmitSteven D. SmitState Bar No. 18527500GRAVES, DOUGHERTY, HEARON & MOODY, P.C.401 Congress Avenue, Suite 2200Austin, Texas 78701(512) 480-5600(512) 480-5683 (FAX)[email protected]
ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER
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Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Electronic Filing System. http://estta.uspto.gov
ESTTA Tracking number: ESTTA1010259
Filing date: 10/21/2019
IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
Proceeding 92060851
Party PlaintiffLone Star Distillery, LLC
CorrespondenceAddress
STEVEN D SMITGRAVES DOUGHERTY HEARON & MOODY PC401 CONGRESS AVENUE, SUITE 2200AUSTIN, TX 78701UNITED [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Submission Other Motions/Papers
Filer's Name Pete Kennedy
Filer's email [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Signature /Pete Kennedy/
Date 10/21/2019
Attachments LONE STAR -ALLIED LOMAR.pdf(167112 bytes )
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IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
In the Matter of Trademark Registration No. 2777811
For the mark COWBOY LITTLE BARREL
Dates registered: October 28, 2003
LONE STAR DISTILLERY, LLC, §
Petitioner, §
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v. § Cancellation No. 92060851
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ALLIED LOMAR, INC., §
Respondent. §
Response to the TTAB Status Update Request
Dated October 18, 2019
TO THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD:
Petitioner Lone Star Distributing, d/b/a Garrison Brothers Distillery, files this response to
the request to inform the Board of the status of the civil action which occasioned the suspension
of this proceeding dated October 18, 2019.
1. This is a proceeding filed by Petitioner Lone Star Distributing, LLC, to cancel the
Respondent’s registration of the trademark COWBOY LITTLE BARREL, Registration
No. 2777811 (“the Registration”).
2. This proceeding was suspended because the Registration was the subject of
federal litigation between the Petitioner and Respondent, Allied Lomar, Inc. v. Lone Star
Distributing, Case No. 1:14-CV-01078-SS, W.D. Texas, Austin Division (“the Litigation”).
3. Petitioner prevailed in the Litigation. The Jury found that Respondent had
abandoned the trademark on which the Registration is based and the District Court entered an
order that the Registration be cancelled.
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4. Respondent appealed the judgment in the Litigation. The judgment was affirmed
in all respects by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on July 18, 2018. Allied Lomar, Inc. v. Lone
Star Distillery, LLC, 731 Fed. Appx. 367 (5th
Cir. 2018). The time to file a petition for certiorari
from the Fifth Circuit’s judgment expired ninety days later, on October 17, 2018. Sup. Ct. R. 13.
Respondent did not seek further review, so the judgment in the Litigation is final.
5. Because the civil action that was the reason for suspension has been resolved, the
Board should lift the suspension and proceed with this cancellation proceeding.
6. Respondent’s suggestion that “there is no need to resume the present action and it
should be dismissed with prejudice” is entirely incorrect. Respondent is subject to a final,
unappealable judgment cancelling the Registration, so the Board should proceed to cancel
Registration No. 2777811.
Respectfully submitted,
By: /s/ Peter D. Kennedy
Peter D. Kennedy
State Bar No. 11296650
Graves, Dougherty, Hearon & Moody, PC
401 Congress Avenue, Suite 2700
Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 480-5764 (Phone)
(512) 536-9908 (Fax)
ATTORNEYS FOR PETITIONER
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that on October 21, 2019, a true and correct copy of the foregoing was
served as follows:
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Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Electronic Filing System. http://estta.uspto.gov
ESTTA Tracking number: ESTTA1017779
Filing date: 11/22/2019
IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
Proceeding 92060851
Party DefendantAllied Lomar, Inc.
CorrespondenceAddress
PAUL W REIDLLAW OFFICE OF PAUL W REIDL25 PINEHURST LANEHALF MOON BAY, CA 94019UNITED [email protected]
Submission Opposition/Response to Motion
Filer's Name Paul W. Reidl
Filer's email [email protected]
Signature /pwr/
Date 11/22/2019
Attachments resposne.pdf(31986 bytes )
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UNITED STATE PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
Registration No. 2,777,821
Trademark: COWBOY LITTLE BARREL
Goods: Bourbon Whiskey
______________________________________
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LONE STAR DISTILLERY, LLC., ) Cancellation No. 92060851
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) RESPONSE TO TTAB ORDER
v. )
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ALLIED LOMAR, INC, )
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______________________________________)
In response to the Board’s Order of November 14, 2019, Respondent states as follows:
Petitioner pleaded two grounds for cancellation: abandonment and fraud. The Board’s
judgment should reflect the jury verdict, namely, that the jury found and the Court affirmed that the
mark had been abandoned and that there was no likelihood of confusion. Given the reputational injury
of a fraud claim, the Board’s should expressly state that it is not granting judgment on the fraud claim
because that was not litigated in the Federal Court case.
Respectfully submitted
Dated: November 22, 2019 /s/ Paul W. Reidl
Paul W. Reidl
LAW OFFICE OF PAUL W. REIDL
25 Pinehurst Lane
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650.560.8530
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Word Mark COWBOY BOURBONGoods and Services IC 033. US 047 049. G & S: WhiskeyStandard Characters ClaimedMark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARKSerial Number 85544721Filing Date February 16, 2012Current Basis 1BOriginal Filing Basis 1BOwner (APPLICANT) Lone Star Distillery, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY TEXAS P.O.Box 5932 Austin TEXAS 78763Attorney of Record Zachary A.P. OubreDisclaimer NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "BOURBON" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWNType of Mark TRADEMARKRegister PRINCIPALLive/Dead Indicator LIVE
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Word Mark PANIOLOTranslations The English translation of "Paniolo" in the mark is "cowboy".Goods and Services IC 033. US 047 049. G & S: Whiskey. FIRST USE: 20140930. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20140930Standard Characters ClaimedMark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARKSerial Number 85316043Filing Date May 9, 2011Current Basis 1AOriginal Filing Basis 1BPublished for Opposition October 30, 2012Registration Number 4684956International Registration Number 1276041Registration Date February 10, 2015Owner (REGISTRANT) LeVecke Corporation CORPORATION CALIFORNIA 10810 Inland Avenue Mira Loma CALIFORNIA 91752Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDEDAttorney of Record Joseph A. MandourType of Mark TRADEMARKRegister PRINCIPALAffidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR).Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
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Total Assignments: 1Serial #: 85316043 Filing Dt: 05/09/2011 Reg #: 4684956 Reg. Dt: 02/10/2015
Registrant: LeVecke CorporationMark: PANIOLO
Assignment: 1Reel/Frame: 5151/0457 Recorded: 11/11/2013 Pages: 10
Conveyance: TRADEMARK SECURITY AGREEMENT
Assignors: LE VECKE CORPORATION Exec Dt: 09/27/2013Entity Type: CORPORATIONCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
LEVECKE LLC Exec Dt: 09/27/2013Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
LEVNONBEV Exec Dt: 09/27/2013Entity Type: CORPORATIONCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
PAU TRADING COMPANY, INC. Exec Dt: 09/27/2013Entity Type: CORPORATIONCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
HAWAIIAN RECTIFIERS, INC. Exec Dt: 09/27/2013Entity Type: CORPORATIONCitizenship: HAWAII
LEGACY BRANDS, LLC Exec Dt: 09/27/2013Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
Assignee: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.3 PARK PLACE, 9TH FLOORIRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92614
Entity Type: NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONCitizenship: UNITED STATES
Correspondent: MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP1111 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NWWASHINGTON, DC 20004
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Word Mark COWBOYGoods and Services IC 033. US 047 049. G & S: Bourbon whisky. FIRST USE: 19950831. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19950831Standard CharactersClaimedMark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARKSerial Number 86336251Filing Date July 14, 2014Current Basis 1AOriginal Filing Basis 1AOwner (APPLICANT) DOMINO BRANDS, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY KENTUCKY P.O. BOX 639 BARDSTOWN KENTUCKY
40004Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDEDAttorney of Record Paul W. ReidlPrior Registrations 2777811Type of Mark TRADEMARKRegister PRINCIPALLive/Dead Indicator LIVE
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Total Assignments: 1Serial #: 86336251 Filing Dt: 07/14/2014 Reg #: NONE Reg. Dt:
Applicant: Allied Lomar, Inc.Mark: COWBOY
Assignment: 1Reel/Frame: 6283/0519 Recorded: 02/13/2018 Pages: 4
Conveyance: ASSIGNS THE ENTIRE INTEREST
Assignor: ALLIED LOMAR, INC. Exec Dt: 02/09/2018Entity Type: CORPORATIONCitizenship: NONE
Assignee: DOMINO BRANDS, LLCP.O. BOX 639BARDSTOWN, KENTUCKY 40004
Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: KENTUCKY
Correspondent: SUZANN MOSKOWITZ3151 COLERIDGE RDCLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH 44118
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To: Allied Lomar, Inc. ([email protected])
Subject: U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 86336251 - COWBOY - N/A
Sent: 8/18/2014 7:55:45 PM
Sent As: [email protected]
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UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)
OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) ABOUT APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION
U.S. APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 86336251
MARK: COWBOY
*86336251*CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
ALLIED LOMAR, INC.
ALLIED LOMAR, INC.
401 CALIFORNIA DR STE 500
BURLINGAME, CA 94010-4008
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OFFICE ACTION
STRICT DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER
TO AVOID ABANDONMENT OF APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION, THE USPTO MUST RECEIVE APPLICANT’S
COMPLETE RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE ISSUE/MAILING DATE BELOW.
ISSUE/MAILING DATE: 8/18/2014
The referenced application has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney. Applicant must respond timely and completely to
the issue(s) below. 15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.62(a), 2.65(a); TMEP §§711, 718.03.
PRIOR-FILED APPLICATIONS
The filing date of pending U.S. Application Serial Nos. 85316043 and 85544721 precedes applicant’s filing date. See attached referenced
application. Specifically, in regard to the cited application for PANIOLO (Ser. No. 85316043), the marks are foreign equivalents and are, or will
be used with closely related goods. In regard to the cited application for COWBOY BOURBON (Ser. No. 85544721), as the wording “bourbon”
in the prior pending application is the generic name for the associated goods, the dominant element of is COWBOY which is identical to the
applied-for mark. Furthermore, applicant’s goods are closely related to the goods in the cited application for COWBOY BOURBON (Ser. No.
85544721). If the mark in the referenced applications registers, applicant’s mark may be refused registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d)
because of a likelihood of confusion between the two marks. See 15 U.S.C. §1052(d); 37 C.F.R. §2.83; TMEP §§1208 et seq. Therefore, upon
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referenced application.
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applicant’s right to address this issue later if a refusal under Section 2(d) issues.
CLAIM OF OWNERSHIP OF REGISTRATION
If applicant owns U.S. Registration No. 2777811, then applicant must submit for the application record a claim of ownership of this registration.
See 37 C.F.R. §2.36; TMEP §812. See the attached copy of the registration. See TMEP §812.
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Applicant is the owner of U.S. Registration No. 2777811.
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To: Allied Lomar, Inc. ([email protected])
Subject: U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 86336251 - COWBOY - N/A
Sent: 8/18/2014 7:55:46 PM
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Attachments:
UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR
U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION
USPTO OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) HAS ISSUED
ON 8/18/2014 FOR U.S. APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 86336251
Your trademark application has been reviewed. The trademark examining attorney assigned by the USPTO to your application has written an
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Word Mark ANGELS & COWBOYSGoods and Services IC 033. US 047 049. G & S: Wine. FIRST USE: 20061200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20061200Standard CharactersClaimedMark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARKTrademark SearchFacility ClassificationCode
NOTATION-SYMBOLS Notation Symbols such as Non-Latin characters,punctuation and mathematical signs,zodiac signs,prescriptionmarks
Serial Number 77415483Filing Date March 6, 2008Current Basis 1AOriginal Filing Basis 1APublished forOpposition July 22, 2008
Registration Number 3512066Registration Date October 7, 2008Owner (REGISTRANT) Angels & Cowboys Incorporated CORPORATION CALIFORNIA 108 Tamalpais Ave. San Anselmo CALIFORNIA 94960
(LAST LISTED OWNER) CANNONBALL WINE & SPIRITS, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CALIFORNIA PO BOX 1515 PALO ALTOCALIFORNIA 94302
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDEDAttorney of Record Joel Karni SchmidtType of Mark TRADEMARKRegister PRINCIPALAffidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20180723.Renewal 1ST RENEWAL 20180723Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
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Total Assignments: 3Serial #: 77415483 Filing Dt: 03/06/2008 Reg #: 3512066 Reg. Dt: 10/07/2008
Registrant: Angels & Cowboys IncorporatedMark: ANGELS & COWBOYS
Assignment: 1Reel/Frame: 5282/0524 Recorded: 05/19/2014 Pages: 3
Conveyance: ASSIGNS THE ENTIRE INTEREST AND THE GOODWILL
Assignor: ANGELS AND COWBOYS, INC. Exec Dt: 11/01/2013Entity Type: CORPORATIONCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
Assignee: CANNONBALL WINE & SPIRITS, LLCPO BOX 1515PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94302
Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
Correspondent: JOEL KARNI SCHMIDT1133 AVENUE OF THE AMERICASCOWAN, LIEBOWITZ & LATMAN, P.C.NEW YORK, NY 10036-6799
Assignment: 2Reel/Frame: 5640/0755 Recorded: 10/07/2015 Pages: 19
Conveyance: SECURITY INTEREST
Assignor: CANNONBALL WINE & SPIRITS, LLC Exec Dt: 07/24/2015Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
Assignee: BANK OF MARINP.O. BOX LNOVATO, CALIFORNIA 94948
Entity Type: COMMERCIAL BANKCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
Correspondent: PATRICIA TRENDACOSTA/ELEANE PANG1000 WILSHIRE BLVD., 19TH FLOORLOS ANGELES, CA 90017-2427
Assignment: 3Reel/Frame: 6038/0950 Recorded: 04/20/2017 Pages: 5
Conveyance: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY
Assignor: BANK OF MARIN Exec Dt: 04/18/2017Entity Type: CORPORATIONCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
Assignee: CANNONBALL WINE & SPIRITS, LLC675 HIGH STREETPALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA 94301
Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
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Word Mark PURPLE COWBOYGoods and Services IC 033. US 047 049. G & S: Wine. FIRST USE: 20081031. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20081031Standard CharactersClaimedMark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARKSerial Number 78962256Filing Date August 28, 2006Current Basis 1AOriginal Filing Basis 1BPublished for Opposition April 17, 2007Registration Number 3589200Registration Date March 10, 2009Owner (REGISTRANT) Wheatley, Terry INDIVIDUAL UNITED STATES 5061 Mountain View Road Hughson CALIFORNIA 95326
(LAST LISTED OWNER) VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC. CORPORATION CALIFORNIA 205 CONCOURSE BLVD. SANTA ROSACALIFORNIA 95403
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDEDAttorney of Record Angie GregoryType of Mark TRADEMARKRegister PRINCIPALAffidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20190223.Renewal 1ST RENEWAL 20190223Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
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Total Assignments: 2Serial #: 76584388 Filing Dt: 04/01/2004 Reg #: 3228971 Reg. Dt: 04/17/2007
Registrant: Maple Creek Winery LLCMark: COWBOY RED
Assignment: 1Reel/Frame: 5431/0634 Recorded: 12/29/2014 Pages: 3
Conveyance: ASSIGNS THE ENTIRE INTEREST
Assignor: MAPLE CREEK WINERY, LLC Exec Dt: 04/05/2013Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
Assignee: 20799 HIGHWAY 128, LLC15401 SONOMA HIGHWAYSONOMA, CALIFORNIA 95476
Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
Correspondent: NAIOMI KAUFMAN465 CALIFORNIA STREETSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94104
Assignment: 2Reel/Frame: 5495/0585 Recorded: 04/09/2015 Pages: 4
Conveyance: ASSIGNS THE ENTIRE INTEREST
Assignor: 20799 HIGHWAY 128, LLC Exec Dt: 10/24/2014Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
Assignee: MAPLE CREEK PARTNERS, LLC20799 HIGHWAY 128YORKVILLE, CALIFORNIA 94061
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Word Mark COWBOY REDGoods and Services IC 033. US 047 049. G & S: wine. FIRST USE: 20010701. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20010701Standard CharactersClaimedMark Drawing Code (4) STANDARD CHARACTER MARKSerial Number 76584388Filing Date April 1, 2004Current Basis 1AOriginal Filing Basis 1APublished forOpposition January 30, 2007
Registration Number 3228971Registration Date April 17, 2007Owner (REGISTRANT) Maple Creek Winery LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CALIFORNIA 20799 Highway 128 Yorkville CALIFORNIA
95493
(LAST LISTED OWNER) MAPLE CREEK PARTNERS, LLC LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY CALIFORNIA 20799 HIGHWAY 128YORKVILLE CALIFORNIA 94061
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDEDDisclaimer NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "RED" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWNType of Mark TRADEMARKRegister PRINCIPALAffidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20170605.Renewal 1ST RENEWAL 20170605Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
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Registrant: Maple Creek Winery LLCMark: COWBOY RED
Assignment: 1Reel/Frame: 5431/0634 Recorded: 12/29/2014 Pages: 3
Conveyance: ASSIGNS THE ENTIRE INTEREST
Assignor: MAPLE CREEK WINERY, LLC Exec Dt: 04/05/2013Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
Assignee: 20799 HIGHWAY 128, LLC15401 SONOMA HIGHWAYSONOMA, CALIFORNIA 95476
Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
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Assignor: 20799 HIGHWAY 128, LLC Exec Dt: 10/24/2014Entity Type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANYCitizenship: CALIFORNIA
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Declaration of Jeffrey Szafarski
IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD
_______________________________________________
Allied Lomar, Inc.,
Petitioner,
v.
Jeffrey Szafarski,
Registrant.
__________________________________
DECLARATION OF JEFFREY SZAFARSKI
I, Jeffrey Szafarski, do hereby declare:
1. I am the Registrant and moving party in the subject cancellation proceeding.
2. I have been selling my CALIFORNIA COWBOY whiskey now for about one and a half
years. Several of the retail stores (online and brick and mortar) that sell CALIFORNIA COWBOY also
sell COWBOY LITTLE BARREL whiskey (and Petitioner’s alleged COWBOY brand). There has been
no actual confusion that I am aware of and no one has reported any actual confusion to me.
3. I have been in the business of having alcohol made and selling it since at least as early as
2016. I have also been a consumer of whiskey for at least the last ten years. Any alleged marks of
Petitioner COWBOY and COWBOY LITTLE BARREL are not famous.
4. Attached hereto as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of photos of the front and rear
labels of GRIFF’S COWBOY WHISKEY (first and second pages) made by Griffin Ranch Micro
Cancellation No. 92073878
Registration No. 5,811,545
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Declaration of Jeffrey Szafarski
PROOF OF SERVICE
CERTIFICATE OF TRANSMISSION AND SERVICE
I hereby certify that a true and complete copy of the foregoing DECLARATION OF JEFFREY
SZAFARSKI is being electronically filed via the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s Electronic System
for Trademark Trials and Appeals (“ESTTA”).
I hereby certify that a true and complete copy of the foregoing DECLARATION OF JEFFREY
SZAFARSKI has been served on Paul W. Reidl (counsel for Petitioner Allied Lomar, Inc.) by forwarding
said copy on September 6, 2020 via email to:
Paul W. Reidl
Attorney for Petitioner Allied Lomar, Inc.
Law Office of Paul W. Reidl
25 Pinehurst Lane, Second Floor
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Email: [email protected]
/David L Hoffman/ September 6, 2020
David L. Hoffman, Reg. No. 32,469 Date
David L. Hoffman Hoffman
Patent Group
28494 Westinghouse Pl., Suite 204
Valencia, CA 91355-0933