Forbes delves into Dogfish Namaste trademark dispute, Texas brewery renames itself
Topiwala, whose parents are from India, recalled his initial reaction to Dogfish’s request: “It was basically WTF?, with the sentiment that irony is stranger than fiction.” He was soon referring to Calagione’s threat as a brand of “cultural imperialism,” deeming Dogfish’s behavior decidedly “un-namaste.”
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Beers: Dogfish Head Namaste Ale
Such B Fking S. Congrats DFH On being a bully. This will not gain fans. Great marketing on your half-NOT.
I believe Foothills Brewing may have butted heads with DfH on similar grounds over India Brown Ale. DfH must have trademarked everything Indian.