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 [...]

Black Raven Brewing Loses Trademark Battle Against Wine Producer

This is somewhat of a travesty – but truly the way that trademark law works. Yesterday, June 21, 2010, Black Raven Brewing Co. lost a trademark battle over its “Black Raven Brewing Company” name and mark design.  The story was first reported over at Seattle Beer News. The challenge was brought by Franciscan Vineyards, who [...]