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Today, the Supreme Court considers poop jokes.
Weighing intellectual property against free speech is a delicate balancing act, and today’s Supreme Court argument — involving a trademark infringement case called Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products — is serious business. It’s also about a dog toy shaped like a whiskey bottle full of feces.
“Jack Daniel’s loves dogs and appreciates a good joke as much as anyone. But Jack Daniel’s likes its customers even more, and doesn’t want them confused or associating its fine whiskey with dog poop.”
While you’re at it, check out the supporting brief from internet art outfit MSCHF, asking each Supreme Court justice to complete a connect-the-dots puzzle. It’s a weird case all around.
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