Step One!

[Araxi]

No, I already have my name registered. As long as nobody has my name in NB or NS then it's mine.

[mr x]

Isn't there more to it than that? Remember what happened with Hell Bay. And Kilted Moose.

[derek]

Isn't there more to it than that? Remember what happened with Hell Bay. And Kilted Moose.

There certainly is. The provincial registry doesn't check foreign trademarks. So registering "Celtic Knot" just means they don't have another brewery, or probably anything in retail, with that name, in NB and possibly the Maritimes. You can still get sued by somebody anywhere else in the world if they think there's a chance that you'll infringe on their marks. You can even get sued by people who registered their marks after you - and potentially lose if they actually used their mark first.

It probably won't ever be a problem for a nano-brewery if you want to stay "nano-"...

[mr x]

Yeah, you can get into weird stuff, like the Red Racer/Racer 5 thing, and this one:

http://beerblotter.wordpress.com/2010/0 ... trademark/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just wanted to throw that out there before you spend money on labels/shirts/glasses/etc., and then wind up with a nasty letter.

[Araxi]

I registered it as Celtic Knot Brewing. I don't plan to expand to a mega brewery, I just want to offer more locally made beer is all. Hopefully I can fly under the radar. If not then meh, I'll change the name.

[mr x]

In the same vein, I wonder how long before this comes up?

http://www.bridgebrewing.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[jeffsmith]

In the same vein, I wonder how long before this comes up?

http://www.bridgebrewing.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I've been wondering that as well. A buddy of mine from BC pointed that out to me a while back when I was telling him about the new breweries opening up in NS.

[mr x]

It may not seem like much now, but what happens down the road if both businesses grow and become successful? Somebody is going to lose their branding and intellectual identity that they built. That's a huge mistake. Massive.

[jeffsmith]

I think it depends. Case in point:

http://www.epicbrewing.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.epicbeer.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Mind you, those two are on opposite sides of the globe. Within North America though, I completely agree.

[mr x]

I don't think there are international limitations. Doesn't seem to be when thinking of the Budweiser/McDonald's/Bear Republic/Anchor Brewing/etc. lawsuits.

[canuck]

I met with my local town council this evening. It was a little intimidating as I had to stand on a podium in front of everyone while they drilled me questions. LOL. Anyways, after about 45 mins or so, it was over and they officially approved a nano brewery out of my home. While I'm very happy, still lots of other hurdles to overcome. But still, it's one' step out of the way.

[mr x]

Sweet!

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[jeffsmith]

Sweet!

[akr71]

Wow, this is good news. Out of the home too. IIRC AcadieBroue had to be in a separate building or some such silliness.

[bluenose]

YAY

Good work guys!

Who wouldn't want a nanobrewery next to them?

[sleepyjamie]

Make sure you have this setup before BSNB, so i can come and drink!

[LiverDance]

[canuck]

Wow, this is good news. Out of the home too. IIRC AcadieBroue had to be in a separate building or some such silliness.

Yeah, Patrice's local municipality wouldn't let him brew out of his home. He had a petition against him as well with people all worried about rat infestation, beer getting into the town water, etc. He had to rent a garage just out of that particular town limit to get approved IIRC. For me, it was either do it out of my home or I wouldn't pursue it any further. The town council last night was exceptionally good to deal with, and it was nice to see some forward thinking people for a change.

[canuck]

Make sure you have this setup before BSNB, so i can come and drink!

I doubt that everything will be in place before BSBNB, but that shouldn't stop you from coming over and drinking!

[Graham.C]

Wow, this is good news. Out of the home too. IIRC AcadieBroue had to be in a separate building or some such silliness.

I think I recall Patrice saying that was a Moncton bylaw thing, not a NB thing. I don't remember, my attention was more focused on his berliner weisse at the time

[canuck]

Wow, this is good news. Out of the home too. IIRC AcadieBroue had to be in a separate building or some such silliness.

I think I recall Patrice saying that was a Moncton bylaw thing, not a NB thing. I don't remember, my attention was more focused on his berliner weisse at the time

That's correct, it was just a Moncton municipal thing. Next door in Riverview, Bruce got approved out of his house.....so it just depends on the local bylaws. If I still lived in next door Rothesay, I would of probably had zero chance in getting it approved out of my house.

[Graham.C]

Wow, this is good news. Out of the home too. IIRC AcadieBroue had to be in a separate building or some such silliness.

I think I recall Patrice saying that was a Moncton bylaw thing, not a NB thing. I don't remember, my attention was more focused on his berliner weisse at the time

That's correct, it was just a Moncton municipal thing. Next door in Riverview, Bruce got approved out of his house.....so it just depends on the local bylaws. If I still lived in next door Rothesay, I would of probably had zero chance in getting it approved out of my house.

Good thing you moved then. I look forward to trying your brews. Are you setting up a retail, or supplying local establishments?

[sleepyjamie]

Make sure you have this setup before BSNB, so i can come and drink!

I doubt that everything will be in place before BSBNB, but that shouldn't stop you from coming over and drinking!

awesome. maybe should have a pre-meeting thursday night before BSNB.

[canuck]

That's correct, it was just a Moncton municipal thing. Next door in Riverview, Bruce got approved out of his house.....so it just depends on the local bylaws. If I still lived in next door Rothesay, I would of probably had zero chance in getting it approved out of my house.

Good thing you moved then. I look forward to trying your brews. Are you setting up a retail, or supplying local establishments?

The plan is just to supply a couple of local establishments. I've got three places in mind, with two pretty much a guarantee. BUT, I don't want to get ahead of myself too much and just concentrate on getting the rest of the necessary licenses and approvals first.

[canuck]

Make sure you have this setup before BSNB, so i can come and drink!

I doubt that everything will be in place before BSBNB, but that shouldn't stop you from coming over and drinking!

awesome. maybe should have a pre-meeting thursday night before BSNB.

Great idea, that's definitely doable. I have a large backyard that's totally private with no neighbours so it would be perfect.