Skip to content

9 Comments

  1. Mark
    June 3, 2013 @ 6:29 am

    Where do you see anything about Magic Hat trying to own the Number “6”. They clearly state that West 6th is pretty much copying there logo. Not once did they say they want the number 6. How would you like to create a design and someone just come along and change a little color and take the number sign and change it to a star. Why would you ever side with West 6th on this unless you obviously work or where manipulated by them.

    As for saying that you don’t believe in what Magic Hat says so your not going to buy their beer anymore. Who really cares Magic Hat has thousands of people that love there beer they don’t need you!

    Oh, and last thing. West 6th had the chance. They knew what they did was wrong, and I think it is extremely funny that now West 6th is pretty much crying to the public for there own mistakes. Grow up!

    Reply

  2. twelsh
    May 28, 2013 @ 9:13 pm

    Starting a social media campaign, when you misled the public into believing MH blindsided you with a lawsuit, is called being a fraud. I live in Lex. and I am astonished by the followers who believe any BS spewed to them by the local and regional media, who clearly are biased.

    The designs are confusing and can be confused which is part of trademark property disputes. WS is full of it. Google their location and see how they have tried to control a neighborhood, buying up property so they can control, what and who, resides there. I think this is called class cleansing. I know on the weekends and after 5pm some residents have a hard time finding parking spaces near their homes for themselves and any guests they might have. Talk about corporate bullying….

    Reply

  3. Roger Derringer
    May 23, 2013 @ 10:48 pm

    The problem is all the lies West 6th told everybody. Their beer is OK, but you can’t just make stuff up and expect the courts to side with you.

    Reply

  4. ---------
    May 22, 2013 @ 1:02 pm

    yep this dude is right! brewing beer is all about the trademark ahahaha man i wish would have trademarked IPA a long time ago

    Reply

  5. Mike
    May 22, 2013 @ 12:27 pm

    I find it completely nuts that anyone sides with West 6th on this. Look at their logo. Look at Magic Hat’s logo. Would it be possible to confuse them? Absolutely. He even states that his customer confused the two and made a decision not to carry one of the beers, fearing that his customers would also confuse the two.

    So there is a problem there. Why would Magic Hat not try to resolve the issue without lawyers first? Who in their right mind, other than a lawyer, would want to involve a lawyer in something if you have the option not too? Doesn’t matter how much money you have, it’s smart business to not spend cash on lawyers if you can avoid it.

    I totally believe the Magic Hat guys and it sucks for West 6th because they have the change what they have done, but if Magic Hat doesn’t defend it’s marks, they lose them. If you are going to put all of your money into making beer, make sure that you aren’t doing it in a way that infringes on someone’s trademark or you will face the consequences. It’s also very underhanded to start a smear campaign against someone which has essentially devolved into “I don’t like Magic Hat’s beer, therefore this lawsuit is bullcrap”. It’s a legitimate lawsuit grounded in US trademark law. I doubt anyone who sided with West 6 would do anything differently if they were in Magic Hat’s position. If you create something valuable and trademark it, having someone use what you created to benefit their business is a bad feeling and no matter how big your company is, or how small, you must defend it or risk losing everything you built.

    Reply

  6. CzarMike
    May 22, 2013 @ 11:13 am

    So a Kentucky wholesaler refused to carry the West Sixth because of “concerns?” Um, but isn’t that GOOD for Magic Hat? And your sales reps expressed “concerns” because of similarities? Sounds like an excuse for not doing their jobs. So you want the number 6 too? How about both 8 & 10 since they’re so close to 9?

    Reply

  7. vinny weille
    May 22, 2013 @ 12:35 am

    Similarities do not constitute infringement. Star or no star, I know the difference between a 9 and a 6. The fact that Magic Hat feels that craft beer enthusiasts such as myself can’t make that distinction is downright insulting.

    Reply

  8. Jason
    May 21, 2013 @ 7:58 pm

    Yeah i don’t buy that either, won’t be buying anymore magic hat. Going to have to buy some west 6th for memorial day now!!

    Reply

  9. Joe O
    May 21, 2013 @ 7:09 pm

    Not buying Magic Hat as victim. Even if factually true I’m glad West 6th, located on West 6th St, changed their mind. Magic hat can’t own 9, much less 6. If you cannot tell the difference, drink less beer. Magic Hat is trolling in other places as well:

    http://seattlebeernews.com/2010/06/trademark-dispute-moves-georgetown-to-rename-9lb-porter-to-georgetown-porter/

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *