A major vodka brand is taking issue with the name of a small Colorado roofing business.
Skyyguard .com roofing was founded by two disabled veterans in January of 2018, but they ran into problems when they filed paperwork to have that name trademarked.
"I think my initial reaction was, 'Why? We’re not selling alcohol, we’re not in the same industry, how could you confuse the two?'" said Sean Smith, Vice President of Skyyguard.
They are now embroiled in a lengthy battle with SKYY Vodka over the use of the name Skyyguard. The case is playing out before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board which falls under the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
"They filed the opposition stating that if Skyyguard were to receive a trademark, that it would actually dilute the SKYY Vodka brand," said Chase Baron, Skyyguard CEO.
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Skyyguard .com roofing was founded by two disabled veterans in January of 2018, but they ran into problems when they filed paperwork to have that name trademarked.
"I think my initial reaction was, 'Why? We’re not selling alcohol, we’re not in the same industry, how could you confuse the two?'" said Sean Smith, Vice President of Skyyguard.
They are now embroiled in a lengthy battle with SKYY Vodka over the use of the name Skyyguard. The case is playing out before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board which falls under the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
"They filed the opposition stating that if Skyyguard were to receive a trademark, that it would actually dilute the SKYY Vodka brand," said Chase Baron, Skyyguard CEO.
read more (Denver channel)
