Is another Games Workshop legal battle on the horizon? Come see the wild story thus far…
Folks on Facebook are reporting that Blue Pants Brewery is about to release a beer called Imperial Stout that uses the Aquila symbol which, in this form, may be the exclusive property of Games Workshop.
Some local Alabama residents familiar with the fallout that ensues from previous IP snafus like this have apparently attempted to warn the brewery that it may be inviting trouble. Apparently their warnings have fallen on deaf ears thus far;
So we have tried telling this local brewery they are making a huge mistake but they haven’t listened… we have also contacted games workshop directly via email out this beer label. I would rather them get a cease and disist before the beer releases than after. Hopefully putting this out here will expedite that process.
The picture above clearly shows the Imperial “double headed eagle” that appears to be registered to Games Workshop printed labels for the forthcoming Imperial Stout from Blue Pants Brewery.
©… the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo … and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof, are either ® or ™, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. All Rights Reserved.
So it looks like the pieces may all be falling into place for yet another copyright battle with Games Workshop. As of right now the beer has not been produced and it is unclear if they have received any communication from Games Workshop.
It is also unclear what the response will be from Games Workshop, or if this is an elaborate attempt at a viral publicity stunt by Blue Pants themselves.
What do you think will happen now?
About the Author: Rob Baer
