Josh Cellars President Denied Early Win In $4M Royalty Feud

By Editorial Team

The former president of the company that produces Josh Cellars wines has been denied an early win in a $4 million trademark royalties lawsuit because a judge said she cannot resolve whether the parties orally amended an LLC agreement or whether a clause requiring written alterations is controlling.

The decision was made by a judge in the New York Supreme Court, New York County, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut is also involved in the case.

The involved law firms include ArentFox Schiff, Gibson Dunn, Ivey Barnum, and Robinson & Cole.

The lawsuit revolves around a dispute over trademark royalties, with the former president seeking $4 million in damages. The judge’s ruling indicates that there is a disagreement over whether the LLC agreement was orally amended or if the clause requiring written modifications should prevail.

The denial of an early win suggests that the case will proceed to trial, allowing both parties to present evidence and arguments to support their respective positions.

For further details, the attached documents include the decision and order related to the case.