Coppola Files Lawsuit for Infringement of Trademark and Trade dress

On August 31, 2016, Lauren Eads of the Drinks Business covers the recent lawsuit filed by Coppola against Copa di Vino for trademark infringement and unfair competition based on its use of COPA on the Winemaker's Cut wine, which it alleges infringes its Director's Cut trademark for wine (among others) and distinctive trade dress.  Coppola seeks damages and injunctive relief.  You can read the complaint and check out the labels side-by-side here.  We will monitor this for updates so stay tuned...