Judge Sides with Gallo, Proximo Appeals

Dear Client: The case of the two tequilas continues. Proximo is appealing a decision made by a California District court that ultimately sided with E&J Gallo in a trademark infringement case involving 1800 Tequila and Familia Camarena. On January 30 the court granted Gallo's partial summary judgment motion, but they did not officially close the case until April 4 because Gallo and Proximo were trying to settle out of court. Here's what you need to know. Both parties asked the