Trump stomps on MAGA-themed California winery in trademark spat
A California winery owner is in a trademark dispute with President Trump over a wine collection named '45-47.' The collection, which honors Trump as the 45th and 47th President, was launched in January 2024. Trump's affiliated companies have filed a claim to stop the trademark, citing potential consumer confusion.
- ▪Paul Johnson, owner of Republican Red Winery, created the '45-47' wine collection in January 2024.
- ▪Trump's companies have filed a claim with the US Patent and Trademark Office to stop the trademark of the '45-47' collection.
- ▪Johnson believes the dispute is a misunderstanding and that he had previously discussed the collection with Eric Trump.
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Metro Trump stomps on MAGA-themed California winery in trademark spat By Katie Jerkovich Published May 23, 2026, 8:03 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The owner of a MAGA-themed winery in California is locked in a battle with President Trump over the trademark to its wine collection honoring the president. Paul Johnson, the owner of the Republican Red Winery in Monterey, told The California Post he launched his “45-47” collection, an obvious nod to Trump who is the 45th and 47th President of the United States, in January 2024, before Trump won his second term.
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