We’ve all heard it before, a brewery releases a beer into the market and is slapped in the face with a cease and desist … Read More
Four Ts at Four: What a brewery needs to know about its IP before considering a sale
“Forties at 4” was a time-honored Friday tradition among my engineering classmates in college. After our last class, … Read More
The family feud over the Schlafly craft beer trademark has ended
Show of hands of every one who has heard of Phyllis Schlafly. OK, so none of you? Well, apparently Phyllis is a … Read More
Trademark dispute: Two Missouri craft brewers and a light bulb image
With 4,600+ craft breweries, and with only so many hop puns that are mathematically possible, trademark issues are … Read More
Pabst Blue Ribbon to John Cena/WWE: ‘We have a chokehold called the Cease & Desist’
A message to @JohnCena & the @WWE: We have a chokehold called the Cease & Desist. Pretty sure we see you? … Read More
What is trade dress? And why is it an important trademark opportunity for brewers?
You’re working hard to develop a strong brand and market for your craft beer — and developing and registering trademarks … Read More
NSFW beer trademarks are coming — will the TTB stand aside?
Jack Mormon. The Real Shit. Nut Sack Double Brown Ale. Each were applications for beer-related trademarks the USPTO … Read More
Trademark troubles: Bryn Mawr Brewing Co. changes name to Utepils Brewing
Fresh off completing a successful equity round of $1,225,000, Bryn Mawr Brewing announced it is changing its name to … Read More
OvalOptions launches network to help craft brewers with trademark disputes
OvalOptions for Conflict Management is offering its Brewery Mediation Network (BMN) service in areas nationwide. The … Read More
Update: Pigeon Hill responds in dumbest craft beer trademark battle
Beyond stating that this is an update to the dumbest craft beer trademark infringement story ever, this post should need … Read More