As the number of new breweries—and new beers—continues to surge, trademark disputes aren’t going away. They’re a part of doing business, even when the business is beer.
Goodwill among brewers doesn’t stop at the occasional tank or piece of advice. It’s an industry-wide culture that can be found at every stage—from conception of a brewery or beer to execution, to, yes, even consumption.
Rock Art Brewery wins monstrous legal battle; Greg Noonan passes away; BrewDog’s Nanny State keeps drinkers off the naughty step; and a black bear makes a beer run in Wisconsin.