In a significant ruling from a Harris County jury, an Austin-based whiskey producer has been cleared of trademark infringement allegations concerning the use of the “Landry” name. The jury found that the company’s use did not result in a likelihood of confusion with the brands owned by Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta. Fertitta’s conglomerate, which includes a variety of hospitality brands, had challenged the whiskey maker’s branding, asserting trademark rights over the “Landry” name.
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