Diageo North America, Inc. (P) vs The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., Ltd. (D)
Pending
Oppositions
Proceeding Details
Proceeding Number
Filing Date
Feb 22, 2026
Last Status Update
Feb 27, 2026
Interlocutory Attorney
CHARLES HISER
Parties
Plaintiff
Diageo North America, Inc.
1111 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Attorney / Correspondent:
Marks:
BULLEIT BOURBON FRONTIER WHISKEY
Registered
|Reg #: 2254414|S/N: 75377491
BULLEIT BOURBON FRONTIER WHISKEY
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
75377491
Registration No.
2254414
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Oct 22, 1997
Registered
Jun 15, 1999
First Use
Feb 5, 1999
Goods & Services
Class 033
whiskey; "BOURBON" or "WHISKEY"
BULLEIT FRONTIER WORKS
Registered
|Reg #: 5874420|S/N: 88402484
BULLEIT FRONTIER WORKS
LIVE - REGISTERED
Service MarkWordOwner: Diageo North America, Inc.
Status: REGISTERED
Record Details
Serial No.
88402484
Registration No.
5874420
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Apr 25, 2019
Registered
Oct 1, 2019
First Use
Feb 28, 2017
Goods & Services
Class 041
ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES NAMELY, ORGANIZING, HOSTING AND CONDUCTING OF COMPETITIONS, SEMINARS, EVENTS, COCKTAIL TASTINGS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES; ORGANIZING, HOSTING AND CONDUCTING EXHIBITIONS FOR CULTURAL OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES IN THE FIELD OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
FRONTIER WHISKEY
Registered
|Reg #: 4578950|S/N: 86070074
FRONTIER WHISKEY
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: Diageo North America, Inc.
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
86070074
Registration No.
4578950
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Sep 20, 2013
Registered
Aug 5, 2014
First Use
Feb 5, 1999
Goods & Services
Class 033
Alcoholic beverages except beers; "WHISKEY"
FRONTIER COLLECTION
Pending
S/N: 98458960
FRONTIER COLLECTION
LIVE - PENDING
TrademarkWordOwner: Diageo North America, Inc.
Status: THIRD EXTENSION – GRANTED
Record Details
Serial No.
98458960
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Mar 20, 2024
Goods & Services
Class 033
Alcoholic beverages except beers; "COLLECTION"
BULLEIT BOURBON FRONTIER WHISKEY
Registered
|Reg #: 3075812|S/N: 78472619
BULLEIT BOURBON FRONTIER WHISKEY
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkCombinedOwner: Diageo North America, Inc.
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
78472619
Registration No.
3075812
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Aug 24, 2004
Registered
Apr 4, 2006
First Use
Feb 5, 1999
Goods & Services
Class 033
Alcoholic beverages, namely, distilled spirits; "BOURBON" and "WHISKEY"
VS
Defendant
The Nikka Whisky Distilling Co., Ltd.
7-6 KUROKAWA-CHO, YOICHI-CHO, YOICHI-GUN
HOKKAIDO, 046-0003
Attorney / Correspondent:
Mark:
NIKKA FRONTIER
Pending
S/N: 79416048
NIKKA FRONTIER
LIVE - PENDING
TrademarkWordOwner: THE NIKKA WHISKY DISTILLING CO., LTD.
Status: OPPOSITION PENDING
Record Details
Serial No.
79416048
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Dec 25, 2024
Goods & Services
Class 033
Alcoholic beverages, except beer; alcoholic extracts; whisky; hard cider; brandy; vodka; liqueurs; gin; alcoholic bitters.
TTAB Documents
Title | Date | Entry # | Category | Code | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INSTITUTED | Feb 27, 2026 | 3 | Status | 128 | |
NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: | Feb 27, 2026 | 2 | Scheduling | 707 | |
FILED AND FEE | Feb 22, 2026 | 1 | Fees | 124 |