Let's say I'm interested in going "nano" in about 3 to 5 years (Not planning on it as a main source of income, just want to be able to sell it - I still have a lot of market research, etc. to do)
Now, let's say I have an idea or two for fun recipe names, and unique recipes that I haven't seen anybody do so far. This is - I'm experimenting with my extract recipes now, and when I make the jump to all grain, I can tweak them even more. But I know what I'd like them to be, and I already have them "named."
Now let's also say that those particular names are already in use - even though my brews are different styles... would I still be able to use my names for my original brew?
Are there any real rules, regulations, or laws against using the same name as another brew? Is it likely that I would run in to any problems with the breweries who already use these names?
Now, let's say I have an idea or two for fun recipe names, and unique recipes that I haven't seen anybody do so far. This is - I'm experimenting with my extract recipes now, and when I make the jump to all grain, I can tweak them even more. But I know what I'd like them to be, and I already have them "named."
Now let's also say that those particular names are already in use - even though my brews are different styles... would I still be able to use my names for my original brew?
Are there any real rules, regulations, or laws against using the same name as another brew? Is it likely that I would run in to any problems with the breweries who already use these names?