Trademark Tensions: Whiskey Maker and Billionaire Tilman Fertitta in Legal Battle Over ‘Landry’ Name Rights

The ongoing legal dispute between a whiskey company’s owner and Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta hinges on the use of the name “Landry.” The whiskey company is accused of infringing on the trademark used by various hospitality brands within Fertitta’s portfolio. In his testimony, the owner asserted that he initiated his whiskey business with the genuine belief that the “Landry” name was available for use in liquor sales. This case highlights ongoing tensions in trademark usage and branding within the competitive landscape of hospitality and spirits sectors. For further details on the proceedings, the full testimony is covered by Law360.