LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Maker’s Mark Distillery, famous for the distinctive wax seal atop its Kentucky bourbon, is seeing red over what it considers a trademark infringement by some competitors. In ...

Today we will delve into the history of Maker's Mark and discover how the Samuels family built a lasting bourbon legacy. Read the full article at The Ultimate Guide To Maker’s Mark Whisky ...

The actual cost of the red wax seal that dons the cap of each Maker’s Mark bottle is relatively insignificant. But its value is immense. The story goes back to 1954, when T. William “Bill ...

Drip, drip, drip: Federal court says Maker's Mark owns trademark on red wax seal atop bottles In this Wednesday, April 8, 2009 photo, a bottle of Maker's Mark bourbon is dipped in red wax during a ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The dripping red wax seal on a bottle of Maker’s Mark is not only distinctive, it’s now exclusive legal property of the bourbon company. A federal judge on Friday issued an ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The dripping red wax seal on a bottle of Maker’s Mark bourbon is not only distinctive, it is now the exclusive legal property of the company that makes it. A federal ...

The dripping red wax seal on bottles of Maker's Mark has long separated it from other brands of American bourbon. Reuters Maker's Mark, an American bourbon company, won a court battle today over ...

On Wednesday, May 9, 2012, The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals court says a liquor bottle with a red dripping wax seal by any name other than Maker's Mark would be illegal.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has found that the red wax seal on the Maker's Mark bourbon whiskey is protected trade dress. The ruling gave Judge Boyce Martin Jr. an opportunity ...

The bourbon-making process actually begins with coopering. Wood is “seasoned,” or dried out for nine to 12 months. Once dried, it’s cut, steamed, bent, and has hoops and logos added.