Tag: beer
Beer And Economics, Connected In Some Interesting Ways
The combination of beer and economics – beeronomics if you will – is not as absurd idea as one might think.
Beer Wars: Battle Of The Buds, The UK Front
The long and short of it is that this latest ruling is the latest chapter in a multi-volume epic battle. It is a story about a 100 year war, a cross border beer war, over a name. Yes, that’s what I said a name. From a business perspective it’s all about fiercely defending the brand and marketing of beer and beer related products under that brand. From a legal perspective it is a global trademark war.
Litigation With a “Twist:” Anheuser Sues Brick Over Lime Beer
By: Ainsley Brown Anheuser-Busch, along with Labatt Brewing Co – both companies are owned by Anheuser-Busch Inbev NV – have filed suit against Brick Brewing Co claiming that Brick is violating its intellectual property. The dispute centers on the use of the colour green and limes on the labels of Brick’s Red Baron Lime Beer. Anheuser, the maker of Budweiser,
Bud vs. Bud: American Beer Giant Loses Trademark Battle To Tiny Czech Rival.
By: Ainsley Brown Hey it’s Friday and after a long week of work I can be forgiven if my mind I s drifting – oh the joys of a nice ice-cold-beer. MMMMMMMMMM. Anyway before I get too ahead of myself, I still have the day to complete before I can enjoy said beer. However, I can at least think about
Battle Over A Bottle, Beer: A Serious Thing In Canada…Eh
By: Ainsley Brown If you didn’t know already Canadians take their beer very seriously. And I don’t just mean on the consumption side. Brewing in Canada is a very serious business indeed. This is where the story of Dead Frog Brewery and Sleeman Breweries Ltd. comes in. It is a litigation story of David vs. Goliath, where David might just lose