Jameson whiskey makers accuse rival brand of infringement

The makers of Jameson Irish Whiskey claim that labelling used on bottles of a rival brand of whiskey distributed in Russia is an infringement of their trade mark, the High Court heard yesterday.

Irish Distillers who produce of Jameson claim that labelling on bottles of 'St Patrick Irish Whiskey' which is made by Cooley Distillery in Co Louth, and distributed in Russia by a company called Rotor House, is an infringement of their copyright and their registered trade marks.