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An artisanal gin maker called Bullards has been threatened with legal action by energy drink manufacturer Red Bull because its name contains the word 'bull'.
The Norwich-based firm, which has 10 staff, received a letter from lawyers acting for Red Bull stating that there is a 'likelihood of confusion on behalf of the public' because both brand names 'include the term bull'.
Red Bull is opposing an application to register the mark Bullards before the UK Intellectual Property Office.
The letter said Red Bull is 'prepared to resolve this dispute' if Bullards deletes a series of goods and services from its trademark application and registration, including energy drinks, events and non-alcoholic beverages.
An artisanal gin maker called Bullards has been threatened with legal action by energy drink manufacturer Red Bull because its name contains the word 'bull'
Bullards said it does not want to make energy drinks, adding the claim is 'ludicrous' and they are prepared to go to court.
The letter from lawyers acting for Red Bull said: 'Our client recognises that your client's
