Legal Opinion
Boston Beer Co. v. Slesar Bros. Brewing Co.
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided November 16, 1993No. 93-1290, 93-1520PublishedCited by 135 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
BOWNES, Senior Circuit Judge.
Plaintiff-appellant, The Boston Beer Company, sought to enjoin defendant-appellee, Boston Beer Works, from using the words “Boston Beer” in its name, and from using the word “Boston” in connection with any of its beers. Appellant contended that appel-lee’s name was confusingly similar to its own, and would mislead the public into thinking that Boston Beer Works’ products or services originated or were associated with those of The Boston Beer Company. The district court rejected this claim, concluding that appellant’s marks “Boston Beer,” as used in its name, and…
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