Bill Kloster, president and CEO of Dublin Dr Pepper, said: “We’ve been extremely proud and overwhelmed by the number of people wanting to support us. Our customers treasure our product and recognise that we’re a small business that’s been drawn into an expensive fight against a corporate giant. We dearly appreciate everyone’s support.”
Dr Pepper Snapple is asking a federal court to prevent the bottler from using the Dublin Dr Pepper name on its drinks and in its business and to stop sales of the soft drink through the Dublin Dr Pepper website and toll-free number. Dr Pepper Snapple also is asking for attorneys’ fees.
Since the lawsuit was filed in June, more than 12,000 people have joined the I Support Dublin Dr Pepper Facebook page, and hundreds flocked to Dublin for a rally and taping of A Big Fan of Small, a music video celebrating small town values and the importance of Dublin Dr Pepper to Dublin and surrounding communities.
The Dublin Industrial Council made an initial donation of $25,000 to the Dublin Dr Pepper Legal Defence Fund, and other supporters can now make a contribution.
Source: Dr Pepper Legal Defense Fund
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