Coffee Company Takes Legal Action Against Liquid Death Over Unreleased Coffee Product
Breaking Legal Battle: Liquid Death and Death Wish Coffee Clash Over Trademark Dispute
Legal Showdown Between Liquid Death and Death Wish Coffee
In an unexpected twist in the beverage industry, Liquid Death faces a legal challenge from Death Wish Coffee over trademark rights. The lawsuit, filed on October 7, aims to prevent Liquid Death, a brand known for its unique sparkling water offerings, from launching coffee-flavored drinks under the name “Liquid Death Deathuccino.”
Liquid Death’s Bold Flavor Ventures
Liquid Death has captured consumer interest with its adventurous flavor collaborations, such as Hot Fudge Sundae and Fruity Pebbles infused sparkling waters. While the brand is gearing up to release an energy drink line in January 2026, the buzz around a potential coffee product has led to legal tensions.
Death Wish Coffee’s Legal Concerns
The lawsuit initiated by Death Wish Coffee stresses that the introduction of Liquid Death’s coffee beverages could confuse consumers and damage Death Wish’s brand reputation. Death Wish is seeking court intervention to prevent the launch of any coffee products under the Liquid Death name, citing concerns of trademark infringement.
Liquid Death Responds to Trademark Allegations
On October 9, just two days post-lawsuit filing, Liquid Death addressed the legal dispute through a social media post on X, asserting they have no current plans to debut a coffee line. They emphasize that the patent application was precautionary and questioned the legitimacy of any single company laying exclusive claim to the word “DEATH.”
Industry Insights: Trademark Disputes
This altercation is not an isolated case in the beverage sector. Previously, Prime Hydration, associated with social media icons Logan Paul and KSI, faced legal action from Messi’s Mas+ over label similarity issues. These instances highlight the ongoing challenges companies face concerning branding and trademark rights, underscoring the competitive nature of the market.
As the legal proceedings between Liquid Death and Death Wish Coffee unfold, the industry watches closely to see how this trademark battle will impact future beverage branding strategies.
