Stone suing Millers Coors

[RickBeer]

According to Koch, the suit alleges that MillerCoors’ use of the shortened “Stone” or “Stones” name is deliberately intended to cause confusion with Stone’s name within the marketplace. Koch says: “We believe that MillerCoors is intentionally and deliberately trying to cause confusion in the marketplace with their Keystone brand. You can see it in the cans; you can see it in their packaging; you can see it in their marketing. They’re being surprisingly bold with this.”

Continues Koch: “The point is, there is an intentional obfuscation that they are trying to run, confusing people with our brand. So our message to you MillerCoors is very simple. You can end all this right here and now by one simple move that reinforces your brand that you built. Put the “key” back in Keystone. Stop using Stone as a stand-alone word, because when it comes to a stand-alone word in the world of beer, it’s ours. We believe we are in the right, and so we are going to do what we feel we have to do. We appreciate your support.”

[D_Rabbit]

I think they will win. Interesting to see this since my wife and I were discussing the differences between copyrights and trademarks yesterday and we had that discussion on minor changes with fonts or a word to try and make it your own.

[FedoraDave]

Makes me want to go out and buy a Ruination.

I think they have a chance of winning this.

[Beer-lord]

Looks like Miller is fighting back.
https://twitter.com/B_Palfreyman/status ... 97/photo/1

[BlackDuck]

Not surprised. I didn't think Miller/Coors would tuck their tail and run.

[Beer-lord]

Stone's somewhat funny response to Miller/Coors reply:
http://www.stonebrewing.com/sites/defau ... _final.pdf

[Inkleg]

Man I love those Stone boys!

"Finally reached for comment, Stone’s Gargoyle gave a silent nod of resolve and began to rise. It was unconfirmed if the loud rumbling was the sound of the coming punishment, or if the gargoyle was simply standing in a bowling alley."

[LouieMacGoo]

Man they've some stones.