The Vineyard House, LLC v. Constellation Brands U.S. Operations, Inc.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6

THE VINEYARD HOUSE, LLC,

Case No. 4:19-cv-01424-YGR Plaintiff, CONSOLIDATED CASE 8 v. RULE 52 ORDER AFTER TRIAL ON THE

CONSTELLATION BRANDS U.S. MERITS

OPERATIONS, INC.,

Defendant. CONSTELLATION BRANDS U.S.

OPERATIONS, INC.,

13 Consolidated Plaintiff, 14 v.

THE VINEYARD HOUSE, LLC,

Consolidated Defendant.

17 “To Kalon:” Defined by the Greeks as “Highest Good” or the “Highest Beauty.” Undisputedly used in Napa Valley by the famous winemaker H.W. Crabb beginning as early as 1886. More recently trademarked by Robert Mondavi Winery (“RMW”) in 1988. The roots of this action are embedded in the fundamental question of what “To Kalon” represents or signifies now and for the last hundred and thirty years. Like much in nature, “To Kalon” has transformed with time. Yet, despite this change, one conclusion is certain: The Vineyard House (“TVH”) cannot use the term in any way, shape, or form. Based on a…