Dolphy’s family engages in a legal battle against Banayad Whisky | ABS-CBN
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Dolphy’s family engages in a legal battle against Banayad Whisky
Dolphy’s family engages in a legal battle against Banayad Whisky
Actor Eric Quizon revealed that his family has already filed for a case against the manufacturer of liquor brand Banayad Whisky after it failed to stop production of its products with the face of his father Dolphy on the packaging.
Actor Eric Quizon revealed that his family has already filed for a case against the manufacturer of liquor brand Banayad Whisky after it failed to stop production of its products with the face of his father Dolphy on the packaging.
Eric added that the image of the King of Comedy and the name Banayad Whisky, are both patented and copyrighted by the family.
Eric added that the image of the King of Comedy and the name Banayad Whisky, are both patented and copyrighted by the family.
Dolphy passed away back in 2012 leaving 18 children behind.
Dolphy passed away back in 2012 leaving 18 children behind.
On his Instagram post, the 56-year-old Eric warned his followers about the “bootleg seller” whom they previously came in contact with but has since estopped communicating with them.
On his Instagram post, the 56-year-old Eric warned his followers about the “bootleg seller” whom they previously came in contact with but has since estopped communicating with them.
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“This serves as a warning to all. This bootleg seller is using my dad's image and banayad whisky, which are patented and with copyrights. At first they cooperated with us but stopped communicating when the Quizons demanded them to stop selling. We have filed a case against [them]. Please BEWARE! #banayadwhiskey,” he wrote.
“This serves as a warning to all. This bootleg seller is using my dad's image and banayad whisky, which are patented and with copyrights. At first they cooperated with us but stopped communicating when the Quizons demanded them to stop selling. We have filed a case against [them]. Please BEWARE! #banayadwhiskey,” he wrote.
Eric clarified that the Banayad Whisky being sold in the market is not associated with Dolphy and the Quizon family at all.
Eric clarified that the Banayad Whisky being sold in the market is not associated with Dolphy and the Quizon family at all.
“This is to inform the public that: BANAYAD WHISKY as shown in the photograph above and/or any product or merchandise having the same brand, is NOT ASSOCIATED, AFFILIATED, OR CONNECTED with RODOLFO ‘DOLPHY’ VERA QUIZON and/or the HEIRS OF DOLPHY. Any complaint or transaction related to BANAYAD WHISKY shall not be acknowledged by the heirs of Dolphy. Please be guided accordingly,” the statement went.
“This is to inform the public that: BANAYAD WHISKY as shown in the photograph above and/or any product or merchandise having the same brand, is NOT ASSOCIATED, AFFILIATED, OR CONNECTED with RODOLFO ‘DOLPHY’ VERA QUIZON and/or the HEIRS OF DOLPHY. Any complaint or transaction related to BANAYAD WHISKY shall not be acknowledged by the heirs of Dolphy. Please be guided accordingly,” the statement went.
Meanwhile, netizens and fans of Dolphy showed their support for the family in the comment section. Netizens shared how wrong it was for the liquor brand to use the image of the late actor without the permission of the family.
Meanwhile, netizens and fans of Dolphy showed their support for the family in the comment section. Netizens shared how wrong it was for the liquor brand to use the image of the late actor without the permission of the family.
“You should send a cease and desist letter,” one netizen suggested.
“You should send a cease and desist letter,” one netizen suggested.
“Quizon family seems to be lovely.. what is it about these cruel people tampering with your identities?..first it was your identity.. now this?? You will all be in my prayers Sir,” another netizen added.
“Quizon family seems to be lovely.. what is it about these cruel people tampering with your identities?..first it was your identity.. now this?? You will all be in my prayers Sir,” another netizen added.
As of this writing, the liquor company has yet to release a statement about the issue.
As of this writing, the liquor company has yet to release a statement about the issue.
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