Strange Brewing Co., homebrew shop discuss resolution to trademark dispute
Is a peaceful resolution possible to a dispute that seemed headed for court as Strange vs. Strange?
The owner of a Massachusetts-based homebrew supply business called Strange Brew said Friday he is open to a compromise that would result in Denver’s popular Strange Brewing Co. retaining its name.
That represents a change from the harsh tone taken last fall by the store’s lawyer, who originally demanded that Strange either stop using the name as soon as possible or face a lawsuit.
Both sides say much work remains to resolve a dispute that has riled passions, led to a Facebook campaign and inspired a sold-out event at the Rackhouse Pub in Denver this weekend featuring 30 local breweries raising money for a legal defense fund Strange Brewing hopes it will never have to use.