Over the weekend, 50 Cent took to social media to mock cognac brand Remy Martin’s lawsuit against his Sire Spirits brand. Remy Martin claims its “trade-dress and design-patent rights” in its jewel-shaped glass cognac bottle design was infringed upon by 50’s Branson cognac.
In an Instagram post, 50 wrote: “They are afraid of me already Branson Cognac is the new wave. REMY is #2 Behind Henny and worried about Branson Smh I’m just getting started.”
According to Complex, Remy cites a “near-exact reproduction” of its bottle in its lawsuit, which it claims has been a key in its “extensive advertising, promotion, and sales over the past 35 years.” The lawsuit also alleges that 50 and Sire Spirits have been using the infringed bottle to sell their cognac since 2020, and had applied for a design patent and federal trademark the year before the infringement.
However, if Remy Martin wins, 50 would likely have to change the jewel-shaped design of his Branson bottle if he loses in court.
