Freetail Brewing, For The Win
Back in December, I spent a week down in San Antonio on official business. But official business does not prevent me from enjoying local craft beer. Days are for working, nights are for fun (or most of the time, working). One evening I ventured out to Freetail Brewing to enjoy what I was told [...]
Shoot an Email, Save Thousands: The Best Advice I Can Give You About Your Trademark Issue
Trademark issues are becoming the single most popular legal topic amongst breweries. I hear the gripe in brewer meetings, client calls and publications across the web. The world of beer is shrinking and the pool of names is shrinking. Do we have enough words left to continue naming beer creatively? Should we [...]
Don’t Wait Too Long To Protect Your Brewery Brand
Many brewers think that their brand is an afterthought. Others believe it is the end-all-be-all to their success. Well, there is no doubt that a brewer’s brand is incredibly valuable. The logo, design, and copy on the packaging all require attention – early on. So I am often asked by brewers to [...]
Coronado Brewing Quickly Resolves Trademark Suit Against Elysian Brewing Over “Idiot”
UPDATE: Elysian released a statement stating that they will stop using “Idiot” in the name of the beer, and denying that a collaboration is in the works. Co-Owner Dick Cantwell also remarked on Elysian’s recent sale of a trademark name for $1. Very cool. I will try and keep this one short and sweet. [...]
Port Brewing Files Trademark Action Against Moylan’s Brewing
***This post was originally published on BeerBlotter.com, a seattle beer blog to which I regularly offer commentary.*** UPDATE: Since this was originally posted on BeerBlotter.com, I was advised of a myriad of conversation on the topic. Here are a few additional links to the BeerNews.org report and the Full Pint’s interview with Moylan’s brewmaster (who produced [...]
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