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Liquor Brand Lawsuit Over Duke U Versus 'Duke'
- NPR, Thursday, July 10, 2014 9:31 AM
A legal dispute between Duke University and the estate of John Wayne centers on who owns "Duke." Wayne's estate wants to sell a "Duke" brand of bourbon featuring the actor's likeness and signature on the label. Duke University filed an objection with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, arguing that the university does not permit use of confusingly similar marks associated with unapproved goods or services. The actor's estate has counter-filed, saying Duke U's argument is ludicrous.
