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Article: A Barroom Brawl Over Budweiser; Czech Brewer Vies To Keep a Name
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- March 7, 2004
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It's the battle of the Buds.
A nearly century-long trademark dispute is intensifying between
Anheuser-Busch Cos., the world's largest brewer, and a tiny Czech
producer, Budejovicky Budvar. With both companies claiming they
produce the only genuine Budweiser beer, they've taken their
squabble to courts in 24 countries.
Budvar won the latest round, in South Korea, where a court ruled
last month that the company's name and trademark didn't conflict with
Anheuser-Busch or infringe on its rights. Elsewhere, the fight
continues. "It's part of our business -- a big burden, but we've
gotten used to it," said Jiri Bocek, Budvar's general director.
Budejovicky Budvar was established in 1895 in Ceske ...