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Bacardi Makes Its Case To U.S. Government In Effort To Regain Havana Club Trademark

Bacardi Ltd. has officially petitioned the U.S. government to reverse a recent decision on the Havana Club trademark—and return it to Bacardi. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 16, 2016

U.S. Legislators Push Obama Administration For Answers On Havana Club Decision

Congressional lawmakers from both parties have sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew expressing concern over the Obama administration’s recent decision to award the Havana Club rum trademark to the Cuban government, reports the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 11, 2016

News Briefs for February 1, 2016

•Shocked by the U.S. government’s recent decision to recognize Pernod Ricard and Cubaexport as owners of the Havana Club rum trademark in the United States, Bacardi, which also claims ownership of the trademark, has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to reveal the administration’s thinking on the matter. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 1, 2016

Pernod Ricard, Cubaexport Gain U.S. Approval For Havana Club Trademark

Pernod Ricard and its Cuban partner Cubaexport have won a victory in their dispute with Bacardi over the Havana Club rum trademark in the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 15, 2016

Pernod Eyes Big U.S. Opportunity For Cuban Rum Havanista

With the U.S. recently establishing full diplomatic relations with Cuba—opening the possibility of lifting the U.S. trade embargo against the Caribbean nation—Pernod Ricard is reportedly laying plans to launch its Havanista rum brand in the U.S. market. Continue reading →

Posted in News on May 20, 2015

China, U.S. Weigh Down Pernod Ricard’s Sales, Profits As Alex Ricard Takes Helm

New Pernod Ricard CEO Alex Ricard is taking the helm at a time when the company’s struggles in two key markets—the U.S. and China—are weighing down sales and profits. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 12, 2015

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