THE WINE GROUP WINS TRADEMARK BATTLE AGAINST V&S

Golden State Vintners, a subsidiary of The Wine Group, has won its case against Vin & Sprit, the company announced yesterday. The Svea Court of Appeal in Stockholm, Sweden sided with a lower court against V&S, and ordered the company to cancel its registration of the Golden Gate trademark in Sweden. The Swedish court also awarded damages to GSV in an amount to be determined for breach of contract regarding the Golden Gate wine brand.The Court of Appeal said V&S