The Full Federal Court today ruled on Stone & Wood’s appeal of an earlier decision clearing Thunder Road’s use of the name ‘Pacific Ale’ on a rival beer.
intellectual property
Malt Brewing Co rebrands after getting tap from Lion
Revel Brewing Company is the new identity of Brisbane start-up Malt Brewing, which agreed to rebrand after Lion Beer Australia moved to protect its Malt Shovel Brewery trade mark.
What not to call a brewery: Trade marks expert
The safest brand names for breweries to trade mark are those comprised of made up or arbitrary words, advises intellectual property lawyer James Omond.
Beer is a Conversation: James Omond
This week on Beer is a Conversation we talk trade marks with intellectual property expert James Omond. A registered Trade Mark Attorney with extensive experience in the drinks industry, James established his own law firm – Omond & Co – in 2002. He specialises in providing IP advice to wine, beer and spirits producers through… Read more →
The Duffinition of nonsense
It may well be an ‘iconic’ brand but whatever you do, please don’t mention the reason that it’s iconic. But please do talk about it on social media. Matt Kirkegaard asks WTF?
Hey, true New
Lion Nathan has recently successfully defended its trademarking of the word ‘NEW’ against a company seeking to trademark the logo for New South Brewing Company. Following a hearing Trade Mark Office hearings officer, Bianca Irgang, determined that a “significant number of consumers would at the very least experience a reasonable doubtas to the existence of… Read more →