Writes Jack Bogdanich (Oct. 25): “‘Sam Adams’ is a very, very, very common name. People who brand their companies with a very, very, very common name have to live with the consequences. Letting supporters of a real politician named Sam Adams express their support for him with an appropriately named web domain or two is just something that Boston Beer is going to have to live with.” More: Lattman, Oct. 25.
Sam Adams (beer) vs. Sam Adams (candidate)
Writes Jack Bogdanich (Oct. 25): “‘Sam Adams’ is a very, very, very common name. People who brand their companies with a very, very, very common name have to live with the consequences. Letting supporters of a real politician named Sam Adams express their support for him with an appropriately named web domain or two is […]
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I can’t help wondering if the brewers obtained permission from the patriot or his heirs before they slapped his name on a commercial venture.
It’s not a matter of them “having to live with it.” In order to protect their right to the name, they have to defend against those who attempt to use it for commercial purposes.
I did not read any of the linked articles…
But will still say, sometimes it’s best to shut up and accept the votes cast by those who happen to enjoy the beverage that happens to bear your name!