Jameson Whiskey makers take rivals to court in labelling case

The makers of Jameson Irish Whiskey have claimed before the High Court that the labelling used on bottles of a rival Irish whiskey being distributed in Russia are so similar that it is causing confusion and is leading customers to believe it is from "the same family of products".

Irish Distillers, who produce Jameson, contend the 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.