Surfside vs Skimmers Heats Up as Discovery Ends; AB Drags Platform Beer Trade Dress Into the Argument, ABI Global IP Director as Witness

An unexpected character emerged as a central figure in latest round of arguments involving Surfside parent co’s lawsuit vs AB alleging trade dress infringement against Skimmers vodka tea RTDs. Enter Platform Beer, the essentially discontinued OH craft brand which AB acquired in 2019 and since saw sales evaporate and...
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Publishing Info

  • Year: 2026
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue #: 147
  • Issue Date: 07/09/2026