Here’s a simple tutorial on how to do a trademark clearance search. Will that cut the lawyer (i.e., me) out of the … Read More
Anatomy of a Beer Label Part II: Trademarks
Aside from the regulatory requirements imposed on beer labels, as discussed in the Anatomy of a Beer Label Part I: … Read More
Hazy IP: Understanding patents and trademarks through hops
Beer aficionados worldwide can easily describe the nuances of pilsners, IPAs, milkstouts, and lagers. More hazy is the … Read More
Clever joke or pun-intentional lawsuit? Let’s talk craft beer names and trademark infringement
Craft brewers are a clever bunch. Just a cursory glance down the beer aisle at a nearby market proves the point. Product … Read More
The United Kingdom’s Loose Cannon Brewery, U.S.-based Heavy Seas Beer broker trademark peace agreement
The Loose Cannon Brewery of Abingdon, UK has recently established trademark agreement with Heavy Seas Beer of … Read More
Appetite for injunction: Oskar Blues sued by Guns ‘N’ Roses over Guns ‘N’ Rosé beer brand
Welcome to the trademark jungle, Canarchy, it gets worse here every day. A billion outlets are reporting that Guns ‘N’ … Read More
“Blueberry Muffin” beer is not on tap at the Trademark Office
By Taylor Foss [email protected] How does a nice frosty Blueberry Muffin sound on a hot summer day? No, not the baked … Read More
Register already, you shilly-shally. Sign up for our FREE webinar on trademark protection today (2 p.m. EST)
In hopes of becoming an expansive, multimedia resource for craft beer professionals, we'll be presenting a series of … Read More
Five steps to master your trademark search
No one wants confused customers -- especially in the craft beer industry -- which has a crazy amount of brands and … Read More
To oppose or not? Options for when trademark copycats strike
Understand the strategies available for protecting your trademark rights so you’re ready when you encounter a … Read More
