Budweiser wins right to name in Sweden

Anheuser-Busch has won the exclusive right to use the "Budweiser" name in Sweden, defeating a Czech competitor's attempt to label its beer bottles with the name.

Sweden's Supreme Court upheld an appeal court's decision barring Budejovicky Budvar NP from using "Budweiser Budvar" on its labels, packaging and advertising. The court battle started in 1999 when U.S.-based Anheuser-Busch registered "Budweiser" name in Sweden. The brewers have battled in about 50 countries since takeover talks failed in the 1990s.
Need help with your packaging project?
We’ve done the legwork to identify and vet experienced packaging and processing consultants you can contact directly for your next project. Decades of combined experience in packaging line engineering, machinery selection, package and materials development, and food processing operations.
See your advisor options now.
Need help with your packaging project?