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Originally Posted by Fletch XXX
he was making the beer before Monster drinks were being made.
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Not the 'Vermonster' beer, though. He created it to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his business.
I don't think he should have to give up the name. But he probably would lose. Trademark law is such that it encourages trademark holders to behave very aggressively or risk losing their mark. It'd all nice and romantic to say that if it were me, I'd fight it out. But I'd probably play it safe. Hopefully the guy gets enough support that if he does decide to fight, he can be successful. But the public won't back him forever. People are fickle and after the first appeal, most will lose interest.