- Page 1
- Page 2 - Page 3 - Page 4 - Page 5 - Page 6 - Page 7 - Page 8 - Page 9 - Page 10 - Page 11 - Page 12 - Page 13 - Page 14 - Page 15 - Page 16 - Page 17 - Page 18 - Page 19 - Page 20 - Page 21 - Page 22 - Page 23 - Page 24 - Page 25 - Page 26 - Page 27 - Page 28 - Page 29 - Page 30 - Page 31 - Page 32 - Page 33 - Page 34 - Page 35 - Page 36 - Page 37 - Page 38 - Page 39 - Page 40 - Page 41 - Page 42 - Page 43 - Page 44 - Page 45 - Page 46 - Page 47 - Page 48 - Page 49 - Page 50 - Page 51 - Page 52 - Page 53 - Page 54 - Page 55 - Page 56 - Page 57 - Page 58 - Page 59 - Page 60 - Page 61 - Page 62 - Page 63 - Page 64 - Page 65 - Page 66 - Page 67 - Page 68 - Page 69 - Page 70 - Page 71 - Page 72 - Page 73 - Page 74 - Page 75 - Page 76 - Page 77 - Page 78 - Page 79 - Page 80 - Flash version © UniFlip.com |
November 15, 2013
The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch
Page 11
Resort Brewery To Change Name, Avoid Legal Fight
By SHAWN J. SOPER
NEWS EDITOR
Restaurant 213 Invites You To Enjoy
Thanksgiving
Two Ways
FINE AMERICAN DINING WITH GLOBAL INFLUENCES
DINE IN
Leave The Fuss To Us And Let Our Staff Serve You In Style
DINE OUT
OR
Give Your Guests The Best And Take A Feast To Go
Order By Sunday, Nov. 24
OCEAN CITY – An Ocean City brewery and Boardwalk restaurant and bar will be changing its name after its owner decided this week to drop his challenge to a civil lawsuit filed in August by an Internet retailer alleging trademark infringement on the registered mark “Shorebilly.” In August, Teal Bay Alliances, a resort-based retailer that markets and distributes various items of clothing and other merchandise prominently featuring the term Shorebilly, filed suit in U.S. District Court against Shorebilly Brewing Company alleging the popular brewery on the Boardwalk was infringing on its registered trademark. Southbound One Inc. and brewery owner Danny Robinson fought the suit, alleging, among other things, the term “Shorebilly” was generic and not subject to trademark protection. However, a little over three months into the litigation, Southbound One Inc. and Robinson decided this week to stop fighting the suit and move on. As a result, Robinson is currently looking for a creative new name for his brewery and brew pub. “I made the decision to change the name of the brewery and the restaurant,” he said. “After a long battle, a battle I believe we could have won, I can’t spend another minute or another dollar fighting this. I have to focus my attention on the brewery and the restaurant.” Robinson said he announced the decision to drop the suit and change the name on the Shorebilly Brewing Facebook page around 3 p.m. on Wednesday and encouraged friends and patrons to weigh in on a possible new name. Feeling a little dejected, Robinson left the computer alone for the rest of the day, but when he checked it again on Thursday morning, there were over 600 responses, which he said was uplifting. “That made me feel a lot better about the whole thing,” he said. “The cool thing is that it shows people are really passionate about this place and are emotionally attached to it. This place is more than just a silly word. It’s about the beer and the location and that VW bus and more importantly the people. All that won’t change because we’re changing the name.” Robinson said he was seeking input on the new name from the patrons who have contributed to its success after the brewery opened in March and the Boardwalk brew pub opened in May. “With our marketing, I always reach out to our patrons, or fans for a lack of a better word, for their input and ideas,” he said. “We often have contests to allow the fans to SEE PAGE 40
Make This Holiday Memorable
BOTH MEALS INCLUDE:
For Reservations, Call:
410-677-4880
213 North Fruitland Boulevard
(Just South Of Salisbury University)
www.restaurant213.com
Slow-Roasted Turkey, Honey-Glazed Ham, New England Stuffing, Roasted Candied Yams, Mashed Potatoes, Sugar Snap Peas, Glazed Carrots, Orange Cranberry Relish, Giblet Gravy, Pumpkin Cheesecake And Chocolate Molten Cake
|