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JOHN J. DABNEY (tofile JOHN J.DABNEY [email protected] Facsimile: (949)851-9348 Telephone: (949)757-7103 Irvine, CA92614-2559 4 ParkPlaza,Suite1700 EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & (Cal. Bar.No.179753) FOSTER DANIEL R. Preliminary Injunction Notice ofMotion andMotionfor Corporation Attorneys for PlaintiffTheBrooklynBrewery [email protected], [email protected] Facsimile: (202) Telephone: (202) 756-8087 Washington, D.C.20001 756-8000 500 NorthCapitolStreetNW EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & application) file (to KATIE BUKRINSKY hereby doesmove theCourtfo #1501, Fresno,CA93721, PlaintiffThe the UnitedStatesDistrictCourt,Easter California Corporation, BLACK OPSBREWING,INC. Corporation, CORPORATION BREWERY BROOKLYN THE Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3Filed11/02/15Page1of2 Plaintiff respectfully requestsaprelim TAKE NOTICEthat PLEASE ANDTHEIR TO THEPARTIES v.

Defendant. Plaintiff, , aNewYork EASTERN DISTRICT OFCALIFORNIA DISTRICT EASTERN UNITED STATESDISTRICTCOURT pro hacvice pro hac vice r apreliminary injunction. FRESNO DIVISION , a application)

ontheearliestdaywhenitmay beheard,at n DistrictofCalifornia,2500TulareSt - 1 DEPT.: TIME: DATE: INJUNCTION FORPRELIMINARY AND MOTION PLAINTIFF’S NOTICEOFMOTION CASE NO. Brooklyn BreweryCorporation willand ATTORNEYS OFRECORD:

inary injunctionenjoining Defendant

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or hour. testimony atthehearing,andestimates appropriate. Preliminary Injunction Notice ofMotion andMotionfor (Cal.Bar.No.179753) FOSTER DANIELR. By:/s/ Dated: November2,2015 filed concurrentlyherewith, andupon memorandum ofpointsandauthorities in common lawrightsinthemarks BRO blackopsbrewing.com, asthesemarksinfri from usingitsinfringingmarks,BL Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3Filed11/02/15Page2of Pursuant to LocalRule231(d)(3),Plai This motion shallbebasedonthis Attorneys for PlaintiffTheBrooklynBreweryCorporation [email protected]; [email protected] Facsimile: (202) Telephone: (202) 756-8087 Washington, D.C.20005 756-8000 500 NorthCapitolStreetNW EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & Katie Bukrinsky(toapplyforadmission John J.Dabney(toapplyforadmission EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & [email protected] Facsimile: (949)851-9348 Telephone: (949)757-7103 Irvine, CA92614-2559 4 ParkPlaza,Suite1700 EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & Respectfully submitted ACK OPS BREWING, BLACK OPS, and ACK OPSBREWING,BLACKOPS, OKLYN BLACKOPSandOPS. any furthermatters Daniel R.Foster the hearingwilllastapproximately one - 2 noticeofmotion andmotion, the support, the declarations andevidence support, thedeclarations nge Plaintiff’s federally-registeredand ntiff doesnot desiretopresentoral ______, theCourtdeems pro hacvice pro hacvice ) )

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JOHN J. DABNEY (tofile JOHN J.DABNEY [email protected] Facsimile: (949)851-9348 Telephone: (949)757-7103 Irvine, CA92614-2559 4 ParkPlaza,Suite1700 EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & (Cal. Bar.No.179753) FOSTER DANIEL R. ISO Motion for Preliminary Injunction Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities Corporation Attorneys for PlaintiffTheBrooklynBrewery [email protected], [email protected] Facsimile: (202) Telephone: (202) 756-8087 Washington, D.C.20001 756-8000 500 NorthCapitolStreetNW EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & application) file (to KATIE BUKRINSKY California Corporation, BLACK OPSBREWING,INC. Corporation, CORPORATION BREWERY BROOKLYN THE v.

Defendant. Plaintiff, , aNewYork EASTERN DISTRICT OFCALIFORNIA DISTRICT EASTERN UNITED STATESDISTRICTCOURT pro hacvice pro hac vice FRESNO DIVISION , a application)

DEPT.: DEPT.: TIME: DATE: PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PRELIMINARY FOR PLAINTIFF’S MOTION AUTHORITIES INSUPPORT OF MEMORANDUM OFPOINTSAND CASE NO.

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ISO Motion for Preliminary Injunction Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities CONCLUSI LEGAL ARGU LEGAL STANDARD ...... 7 FACTUAL BAC INTRODUCTI V. NoBondoraNominal I. PlaintiffIsLikelyTo 5 Marks ...... B. DefendantanditsBLACK 2 Marks ...... A. PlaintiffanditsBROOKLYN IV. Entry of a Preliminary Injunction IV. EntryofaPreliminary III. TheBalanceofHardshipsWeights TrademarkInfringeme II. Defendant’s ON ...... 26 ON ...... A. Plaintiff Owns Valid Marks for BROOKLYN BLACK OPS A. PlaintiffOwnsValidMarksforBROOKLYNBLACKOPS B. Defendant’sMarksCausea ON ...... 1 MENT ...... 8 MENT ...... Plaintiff’s and BLAC KGROUND 8) TheLikelihoodofExpansio Confusion 7) TheActual BadFaith 6) Defendant’sUseofBLACKOPSIsIn ...... 19 5) BeerConsumersDoNotEx 4) Plaintiff’sMark Trade 3) TheParties’ Goods 2) TheParties’ 1) TheParties’Marksare Care ...... 18 Care ...... Marks ...... 10 K OPS K OPS ...... 9 ...... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS TABLE OF Succeed On its Claims Succeed OnitsClaims ...... 8 Bond WillSu Bond OPS BREWING andBLACKOPS OPS BREWING isStrong ...... 16 BLACKOPSand - i Channels Ov areIdentical ...... 14

Likelihood ofConfusionwith Serves thePublicInterest ...... 25 Factor is Neutral Factor isNeutral ...... 20 nt IrreparablyInjuresPlaintiff ...... 21 Heavily inFavorofPlaintiff ...... 24 Substantially Identical ...... 10 ffice ...... 25 ffice ...... ercise a High Degreeof ercise aHigh n FactorisNeutral ...... 21 erlap ...... 15 Page MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page3of33

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Academy ofMotion Picture Arts Aktiebolaget Electroluxv. ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities 125 F.3d824(9th (9th Cir. 1:14-CV-00788-AWI, 2014WL3615790 (E.D 174 F.3d1036(9th 2013) ...... 599 F.2d341(9thCi 539 F.Supp.2d853 (E 617 F.Supp.2d1051(E.D.Cal.2009) 940 F.Supp.2d1178(C.D.Cal.2013), Cir. 2004) ...... 288 F.Supp.2d105(D.N.H.2003) 632 F.3d1127(9th 999 F.2d1(1stCi 944 F.2d1446(9thCi Promos., Inc. 198 F.Supp.822(D.Del. 2009) ...... , ems v.Avant!Corp r. 1993) ...... 12 Cir. 1997) ...... 24 Cir.1999) ...... Cir. 2011) ...... 8 .99 ...... 5 19 r.1979) ...... 15, y r. 1991) ...... In Princess AbitaWater, L.L.C. ArmatronInt'l,Inc. .D. La.2008) ...... 12 TABLE OF AUTHORITIES TABLE OFAUTHORITIES j W.CoastEnt.Corp. unction 1961) ...... 10, 13,19 , v. ByLeeTillett,Inc. & Sciences v.CreativeHouse & Sciences v. Schenley Distillers,Inc. v.Schenley , aff'd , ., - ii , aff'd - appeal dismissed , 105Fed.Appx.285(1st , , , 348Fed.Appx.288 , . Cal.July22,2014) ...... 22 , , , (Aug.14, Page(s) 14, 15,16 passim passim passim 19, 20

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28F.2d500(5 Moto Exxon Corp.v.Texas Electropix Inc.v.LibertyLivewireCorp Golden Door,Inc.v.Odisho Edge Wireless,LLCv. IHOP Fran., LLCv.Tabel IHOP Fran., Guinness UnitedDistillers&Vintners DisneyCo. GoTo.com, Inc.v.Walt Gerawan Farming,Inc.v. DistillingCorp.v.MaierBrewingCo. Fleischmann E. &J.GalloWinery Jorgensen v.Cassiday K-Swiss, Inc.v.USAAISIQIShoesInc Levi Strauss&Co.v. BlueBell,Inc. Kalologie Fran.LLCv.Skincare Med.GroupofCalifornia ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities 178 F.Supp.2d1125(C 312 F.Supp.2d1325 2011) ...... 15 No. CVF10–0148LJO JLT,2011 646 F.2d347(9thCi 314 F.2d149(9th 967 F.2d1280(9thCir. 320 F.3d906(9th 2014WL1767199(D. 13-2641-KHV-TJJ, (LMM),2002WL1543817(S.D.N.Y.July12,2002) 02 CIV.0861 ... 13, 18,19 202 F.3d1199(9thCir. 291 F.Supp.2d1116(C.D Mar. 11,2 CV 14-00016DDPVBKX,2014WL953442, at*5(C.D.Cal. 632 F.2d817(9th 014) ...... 22 th Cir.1980) ...... 18 v.GalloCattleCo. Cir. 1963) ...... 15 Cir. 2003) ...... 25 Cir. 1980) ...... 11 U.S.CellularCorp. , .90 ...... 7 18 r.1980) ...... 17, y (D. Or.2003) ...... 12 In PrimaBellaProduce,Inc. , 1992) ...... 10, 11,18 2000) ...... 10, 17,26 r Exch. Of Houston, Inc. Houston, r Exch.Of .D. Cal.2001) ...... 20 j unction , . Cal.2003) , , ., WL 3348056(E.D.Cal.Aug.2, B.V. v.Anheuser-Bush,Inc. ., - , iii ...... 1, 19 ...... 18, , - Kan. Apr.15,2014) ...... 23 ,

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Resource Lenders,Inc.v.SourceSolutions, Mister DonutofAm., PowerFood, Inc.v.SportsSci.Inst. 20F.2d187(3dCi Opticians Ass'nofAm.Indep. Thane Int’lv.Tr SunEarth, Inc.v.SunEarthSolar PowerCo.,Ltd. Stone LionCapitalPartners, Starbucks Corp.v.Heller Smith v.SanDiegoAmericansforSafeAccess Inc.v.WinsorGrain, Seed Services, Moroccanoil, Inc.v.MoroccanGold,LLC In reMajesticDistillingCo.,Inc. Sweetwater BrewingCo.,LLC Sweetwater Synergistic Int'l,Inc.v.Windshield Doctor,Inc. ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities 418 F.2d838(9th C-93-0259 MHP,1993WL13681782( 404 F.Supp.2d1232(E.D. 590 F.Supp.2d1271 315 F.3d1311(Fed. 305 F.3d894(9th 3:13-CV-01463-BTM, 2014WL1729021(S 868 F.Supp.2d998(E.D 846 F.Supp.2d1063(N.D 1157 746 F.3d1317,110U.S.P.Q.2d Nov. 26, CV 14-01383MMMMRWX,2014WL66856 66 U.S.P.Q.2D (BNA) 1936,2003WL 66 U.S.P.Q.2D(BNA) 266 F.Supp.2d457(E 2014) ...... 22 ek BicycleCorp. Cir. 1969) ...... 15 Cir. 2002) ...... 8 Inc. v.Mr.Donut, r. 1990) ...... 21 Cir. 2003) ...... 17 y (C.D. Cal In , .D. Va.2003) ...... 14 j unction L.P.v.LionCapitalLLP . Cal.2012) ...... 7, 8 Cal.2005) ...... 18 . Cal.2012) ...... 12, 26 v. GreatAm.Rests.,Inc. , , . 2008) ...... , - , (Fed. Cir.2014) ...... 12, 14 i v- , 21468568 (C.D.Cal.2003) ...... 14, 19 N.D. Cal.Mar.11,1993) ...... 10 , , , , .D. Cal.May1,2014) ...... 23 , 62, at*9(C.D.Cal. , , passim

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Fed. R.Civ. Rules 15 U.S.C.§§1065, 15 U.S.C.§ Statutes Wella Corp.v.Califo Walczak v.EPLProlong,Inc. Vox AmplificationLtd.v.Meussdorffer Vigneron Partners,LLCv.WoopWinesPtyLtd. Triad Sys.Corp.v.SoutheasternExpressCo Zobmondo Ent.,LLCv.FallsMedia, ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities 198 F.3d725(9th 64 F.3d1330(9th 2014) ...... 22 CV 13-4922ADSGRB,2014WL558866(E.D.N.Y.Feb.11, C 06-00527JF,2006WL1214859(N.D.Cal 558 F.2d1019(CPP 602 F.3d1108(9th P. 1052(f) ...... 65 ...... 25 65 ...... 15b ...... , 9 4, 1115(b) ...... Cir.1995) ...... rnia ConceptCorp. Cir. 1999) ...... 25 Cir.2010) ...... A 1977) ...... 13 y In j unction , , -v- , , ., . May5,2006) ...... 10, 11,18 , 24 9 9

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confusion inthemarketplace. injunction toprotectPlaintiff’sgoodwill oneanothe with and servicesareconnected goodwill andreputation.Thep BREWING. Defendant’suseofthose mark BLACK OPSBREWING. Plaintiff thensentlettersdemandingth the applicationbecauseDefendant’smarkis BREWING intheU.S.PatentandTrademar marks forbeerintheUnitedStates.De (unregistered) trademarkfor federal trademark registrationforBR OPS, orBLACKthroughoutmuch of been marketingandsellingahighly-cel beer andtaproom servicesunderth Other thanPlaintiff,Defendantisth taproom servicesunderthemarksBL brewery calledBLACKOPS ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities MEMORANDUM OFPOINTSAND Undeterred bythePTOorPlaintiff,De BlackOpsBrewing, Inc. Defendant Since 2007,PlaintiffTheBrooklynBr PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR PLAINTIFF’S MOTION y In j unction BLACK OPS, bothforbeer. BLACK OPS, BREWING, andismarketingsellingbeer ublic islikelytobeconfused thattheparties’ goods INTRODUCTION e onlybrewerusingBLACKOPS-formative OOKLYN BLACKOPS,andacommonlaw e marksBLACKOPSand at Defendant cease useofBLACKOPSand cease at Defendant ACK OPSandBLACKBREWING. ebrated beername -1- PRELIMINARY

fendant appliedto registerBLACKOPS AUTHORITIES INSUPPORT OF r. TheCourtshouldenterapreliminary and reputationtostopconsumer k Office(“PTO”),butthePTOrejected confusingly similar toPlaintiff’smark. the UnitedStates.Plaintiffownsa (“Defendant”)recentlyopeneda fendant continuesto market andsell ewery Corporation(“Plaintiff”)has s isirreparablyinjuringPlaintiff’s d BROOKLYNBLACK INJUNCTION MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page8of33

on thebottlesofbeerandinPlaintiff’s consumers, retailers,anddistributo including theGreatAmericanBeerFe specialty stores,atbarsandrestaurants, beer issoldandpromoted throughdistri ¶ 6.)Plaintiff,itscustomers, distributors States, andmillions ofcustomershave magazines) atpp.1-8,15,22,29,40,48.) media andconsumerreferencestoPlainti Plaintiff’s beeronsocialmedia)atpp.1, BLACK OPSpagefrom Plaintiff’swebsite); the beerassimply tens ofthousandscasesthebeerha BLACK OPSsinceatleas including BROOKLYNBL negotiating withdistributorstocommence OPS issoldin27states,including Nevada.( ¶ 4.)Plaintiff’sbeerunderthe

ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities Plaintiff’s mark BLACK OPS isandal Plaintiff’s markBLACKOPS A photographofabottlePlaintiff’sbeer issetforthbelow: Plaintiff hassoldbeerunderth Plaintiff isabeerbrewerlocatedin A.

Plaintiff anditsBROOKLYNBLACKOPS Marks BLACKOPS.( y In FACTUAL BACKGROUND t asearly2007.( ACK OPS,inCalifornia2016.( j unction marks BROOKLYNBLACKOPSand rs fromaroundtheUnitedStates.( Id. beenexposedtothebrand.( advertising andpromo e marks BROOKLYNBLACKOPSand ; -2- s beensoldthroughout and at festivals and entertainment events, and atfestivalsentertainment see, e.g. and othersinthetradefrequentlyreferto New York. (Declaration of Eric Ottaway New York.(DeclarationofEricOttaway ff’s beerinvariouswebsites,blogs,and 7,9,11,13,14; stival (GABF),whichisattendedby butors, in carefully selected retail and retailand butors, incarefullyselected distribution ofits entirebeerportfolio, Ex. 2(compilation ofreferencesto ways hasbeenprominentlyfeatured Id. , OttawayEx.1(printoutofthe ¶5.)Overthelasteightyears, Id .) Plaintiffiscurrently Ex. 3(compilationof tional materials.( Id. much oftheUnited ) Id Id. .) Plaintiff’s ) Id.

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(Ottaway Decl¶12& Ex1.) BLACK OPSbeer: following tongue-in-cheekdescriptionin image ofitsBLACKOPSbeerasacovertope

organization.” ( mission orcampaign carriedout byamilitary, governmental,orother (Ottaway Decl.¶10.)Plaintiffselectedth ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities holidays. Everyonego homenow– people’s fervent imaginations.Peopl there’s noevidenceforanyofthis. This beerisobviouslyafigmentof some totheirfamily andfriends. Th planstodrinkth brewery only afterithadbeenbarreled.The thebeertoa brewmaster revealed could neverbesoldorreleased mighty nice,butitwouldbehardtomake morethanfewcases–it underpinning ofvanilla-likebourbonnot and itwouldcombinechocolatecoffeeflavorswitharich Presumably suchabeerwouldra barrels, bottledflat,andre-ferme this supposed“BlackOps”wasthen else hiddenfromeveryone secrecy and a strongstout concoctedbytheBr Brooklyn BlackOpsdoesnotexist.Ho Id. ¶11&Ex.4(printout from dictionary.com).) Topromote the y In

j unction e beerthemselvesovertheholidaysandgive -3- ooklyn brewingteamundercoverof tothepublic.Theysaythat there’s nothingtosee here. ise arich,fluffy darkbrownhead e nameBLACKOPStorefer“asecret agedforfourmonthsinbourbon few other people at the brewery few otherpeopleatthebrewery at’s whattheysay.Butfrankly, e tendtogetloopy around the advertising aswellonbottlesof rumor goingaroundisthatthe atthebrewery.Themythisthat wever, ifitdidexist,wouldbe nted withChampagneyeast. ration, Plaintiffusesvariationsofthe es. Abeerlikethatwouldbe MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page10of33

Ex. 1;2atpp.1,7,9,11,13,14; including whenpurchasingitatrestaurants, of consumers andothers inthe tradecall Instagram, aswellotheroutlets.(Ottawa retailers, andmediaoutletsthroughoutth BLACK OPSandbeerisfre Pittsburgh Post-Gazetteamong others. including Men’sJournal,SeriousEats,Gear Untapped (witharatingof 100), beeradvocate.com (whereithasacomm coverage andhigh praisebywebsitessuch as 3.) Formanyyears,Plaintiff’sbeerha conducted bynationwidedistributors andre through promotional eventsandsponso BLACK OPSandonitswebsite added tothe auraandtheprestigethatits (Ottaway Decl.¶13.) is veryselectiveaboutthere mark forbeerinUnitedStatescommerce. OPS, RegistrationNo. 3,636,2 Defendant’s rejected federal BLACK OPS-formative marksforbeer areuni Act, andthusis“conclusiv or applicationforaBLACK OPSorBLACK- 5.) Plaintiff’s registration hasachieve alcohol beverageson thefederaltrademark re ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities For eightyears,Plaintiffhaspromot Plaintiff owns a federal trademar Plaintiff ownsafederal y In j e evidence”ofPlaintiff’s“exc unction tail establishmentsthatcarry application, Plaintiffisth application, 4.2/5), aswellnationa 36, for“beer,”whichissued d “incontestable” statusunderthe Lanham -4- (Ottaway Ex.3.)Plaintiff’sBROOKLYN k registrationfor e UnitedStatesonFacebook,Twitter,and for andrefertothebeerasBLACKOPS, s receivedsubstant 3 atpp.1-8,15,22, 15U.S.C.§§1065,1115 ed its beer under the marks BROOKLYN ed itsbeerunderthemarks BLACKOPSbeerhasintheindustry. y Exs.2&3.)Asubstantial percentage rships, printmedia, andpromotions barsandstores.(OttawayDecl.¶6& tailers. (OttawayDecl.¶13&Exs.1- ratebeer.com (whereithasaratingof Patrol,BeerStreetJournal,andthe OPS formative mark gister oranystate trademarkregister unity ratingof92(o que intheUnitedStates–otherthan quently mentioned byconsumers, andsocialmedia platforms, and e onlyownerofaregistration thebeerwhichhasgreatly lly-available publications in 2009.(OttawayEx. lusive right”tousethe BROOKLYN BLACK ial unsolicitedmedia 29, 40,48.) Plaintiff for beer or even for beeroreven ut of100)),and (b). Plaintiff’s MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page11of33

Defendant’s websiteat (printout ofDefendant’s 1 (printout ofDefendant’swebsite last services underthemarksBLACKOPSa BREWING. (DabneyEx1.)Defendantis application because Defendant’s markis“ application becauseDefendant’s application from thePTOwebsite).)On inthePTO. for beerandtaproomservices set forthbelow: will mistakenly believethegoods andserv toPlaintiff’sbeer. ( are related held theparties’goods wereidentical(bee BLACK OPS.”(DabneyEx.4(PTOOffice meaning andoverall commercialimpre shortly. (DabneyEx1.) BLACK OPSBREWING-brandedbeerandta in theUnitedStates.(Decl.ofJohnJ.Dabney¶4.) ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities On March24,2015, Defendantapplie B. Earlier thisyear,

Marks Defendant anditsBLACKOP y

In blackopsbrewing.com A photographofDefendant’sb Defendant openedabrew Facebook page,lastvisited j unction

Id. ) The PTO held that“[i]t) ThePTOheld islikelythatconsumers -5- nd BLACKOPSBREWING.(DabneyEx ssion to registrant’s mark, BROOKLYN ssion toregistrant’smark,BROOKLYN visitedonOctober30,2015)&Ex.2 r), andthatDefendant marketing andsellingbeertaproom (DabneyEx.3(print July1,2015,the PTOrejectedthe highly similar d toregisterBLACKOPSBREWING ices emanatefrom thesamesource.” S BREWINGandBLACKOPS Action) (Emphasis added).) ThePTO p room available serviceswillbe advertises that BLACK OPS and advertisesthatBLACKOPSand ery calledBLACKOPS eer bearing these marks is eer bearingthesemarksis on October30,2015).). insound,appearance, ’s taproom services out ofDefendant’s MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page12of33

(Ottaway Decl. ¶ 16.) The presence of (Ottaway Decl.¶16.) Thepresenceof California, andisnegotiating withdistri strategic launchofits entirebeerportf Plaintiff’s marks andtradingonPlaintif confusion betweenthepart having actualknowledge ofPlaintiff’ssupe promote andsellbeertaproom but Defendantdid notrespond.( money. ( distribution ofbeerunderDefe at barsandrestaurants.( Exs. 1&2.)Defendantsellsitsbeerthr services underthemarksBLACKOPS ( duetous impact from adversecommercial confusion astothesourceofgoodsa ( Defendant agreedtostop,butonlyif Plai use ofBLACKSOPSandBLACK Decl.¶¶10,15; packs. (Ottaway similarly-oversized, andaresoldatretail (Dabney Exs.1&2.)Theparties’beerbot and onitsFacebookpage, Defendant advertisesitsbeerandservicesonwebsiteat includi andbars/restaurants The Market, Id. Id. ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities ) ) AsthePTOputit,“[t]he overriding By continuingtouseBLACKOPS Nevertheless, Defendant On July20,2015,PlaintiffsentDefe Id. ) Plaintiffreneweditsceaseand y In See j unction facebook.com/Black-Ops-Brewing-701459649969112. ies’ marks, Defendant isdeliberatelyinfringing Dabney Ex.2(Defendant’sFacebook page,noting ndant’s Markinretail stor continues topromote an compare services. (DabneyExs.1&2.) Id .) Defendantcontinue -6- olio, includingitsBLACK OPSbeer,in ough retail and specialty stores, as well as ough retail andspecialtystores,aswell and BLACKOPSBREWING.(Dabney butors andidentifying potentialretailers. ntiff paidDefendantan nd services,buttoprotectthe[Plaintiff] Dabney Ex2atp.11.) ndant a letter demanding that it cease all all aletterdemandingthatitcease ndant in asinglebottle,asopposedtosix ng HouseofJuJuandKuniSama)). f’s goodwill.Plaintiffisplanninga and BLACKOPSBREWINGdespite e of a similar mark by a newcomer.” e ofasimilarmarkbynewcomer.” Defendant’s infringing brand in the concern isnotonlytoprevent buyer tles appearblackassoldatretail,are rior rights, andofthe likelihoodof BREWING. (DabneyDecl.¶9.) desist demandonAugust27,2015, es includingTheFortand d sellbeerandtaproom blackopsbrewing.com s tousethemarks to exorbitant sum of

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“do WHATEVERyoumust togetthis[b lamenting theunavailabilityofbrandon (Seattle-based blogentryregardingPl BLACK OPSbrandfrom Plaintiff.( ( detrimentally impacting Plaintiff’slaunch of Defendant continuesto injury that isdifficult,ifnotimpossi Plaintiff’s goods,diminishing thestrength 17.) Defendant’smarksweakentheasso BLACK OPSandmarks beca divert salesandcustomers from Plaint products. ( Defendant’s useofBLACKOPSandBL connected withorlicensedbyDefendant.( by oraffiliatedconnectedwithPlainti consumers andothersinthetradetobe stock Plaintiff’s BLACK OPS beer if stock Plaintiff’sBLACKOPS branded goodsfrom different brand effectively.( California marketplaceisharming Plain to succeed onthemerits,that[it] islikely to succeed injunction isinthe of preliminary relief,that Supp. 2d998,1001 (E.D. Cal.2012).Unde Id. ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities ) Consumersarelikelytobelievethat Further, DefendanthasdeprivedPlai To obtainapreliminary injunction, plaintiff “must establishthat[it]islikely Id. ) Moreover, the presence ofDe ) Moreover,thepresence public interest.” Id. ) Becauseretailersareoften y In expose consumerstoitsBLACKOPSbeer.( the balanceofequities tips j unction LEGAL STANDARD LEGAL STANDARD parties, Californiaretailers Seed Services,Inc.v. WinsorGrain, Inc. Id. lieve thatDefendant’sgoodsaresponsored aintiff’s BLACKOPSbrandfrom 2010, -7- eer]!” (Emphasis inoriginal)).) (Emphasis eer]!” ble, toreverseandthatisaccruingas ff orthatPlaintiff’sBLACKOPSbeeris ; iff’s beersoldundertheBROOKLYN tiff’s abilitytolaunchitsBLACKOPS ACK OPSBREWERYislikelytocause they arealreadyca to sufferirreparable and uniquenessofPlaintiff’smarks–an see, e.g. use thegoodsarecompetitive. ( ciation between Plaintiff’smarksand ciation between Defendant’sbeeristhelong-awaited ntiff ofcontroloveritsmarks.( the WestCoastandadvisingreadersto thecelebratedbeerintoCalifornia. r theNinthCircuit's “slidingscale” fendant’s BLACKOPSbeerwill Id. ) Defendant’sinfringement is , OttawayEx.3atpp.62-63 unwilling to stock identically unwilling tostockidentically in [its]favor,andthat an arelikelytorefuse harm in the absence harm intheabsence rrying Defendant’s , 868F. Id. ) Id. Id. ¶ ) MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page14of33

approach, thefirstandthird a majority ofthefactors. Services selecting themark; and8.likelihoodof degree ofcarelikelytobeexercised by th evidence ofactualconfusion; 5. marketing the [plaintiff’s] mark; 2.proximity ofthe 1036, 1046(9thCir.1999). consumer confusion. protectable mark, andthatdefendant’sus a federally registeredmark a federally Alliance for the Wild Rockies v.Cottrell Alliance fortheWildRockies suffice forapreliminary injunctionprovided going tothemerits andabalanceofhardship not ascorecard—whether aparty‘wins’majo (9th Cir.2002)(inapplying likelihood ofconf a preliminary injunction. 2008). Asshownbelow,Plaintiffhasproven Moroccanoil, Inc.v.MoroccanGold,LLC Supp. 2d1051,1065(E.D.Cal.2009) appeal dismissed + Brandingv.ByLeeTillett,Inc. the samegoodsinPlaintiff’ I. ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities

Confusing similarity isdeterminedbyth Plai To prevailonitstrademarkclaims, PLAINTIFF IS LIKELY TO ISLIKELY PLAINTIFF Courts routinelygrantapreliminary inj , 868F.Supp.2dat1003.Plaintiffisnot requiredtoprevailonalloreven (Aug.14,2013); Brookfield Commun., Inc. Brookfield Commun., y In E.g j and defendantisusingasubs s trademarkregistration. unction ., LEGAL ARGUMENT LEGAL ARGUMENT elements are balanced such elements arebalanced Thane Int’lv.TrekBicycle Corp , 940F.Supp.2d1178,1187(C.D.Cal.2013), CytoSport, Inc.v.VitalPharm., SUCCEED ONITSCLAIMS , 632F.3d1127,1134-35(9thCir.2011). aff'd -8- expansionoftheproductlines.” , 590F. Supp.2d1271,1278(C.D.Cal. e of a similar markislikelytocause e ofasimilar channels used;6.typeofgoodsandthe , 348Fed.Appx.288(9thCir.2009); s that“tipsharply” goods; 3.similarity ofthemarks;4. each of the four factors necessary for eachofthefourfactorsnecessaryfor e purchaser;7.defendant's intentin unction where, as here, plaintiff owns unction where,ashere,plaintiffowns the other two elements are alsomet. the othertwoelementsare ntiff must provethat itownsavalid, usion factors,“[t]he listoffactors is rity ofthefactorsisnot the point”). e followingfactors:“1.strength of v. W.CoastEnt.Corp See, e.g. tantially similar mark for that“seriousquestions” , ., 305F.3d894,901 Boldface Licensing in favorofplaintiff ., 174F.3d , 617F. Seed MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page15of33

and sellitsbeer.( and itsretailershaveconsistentlyused owns avalidmark–prelimin 1065, 1115(b). the markforbeerinUnitedStatescomme mark, Plaintiff’sownershipofthe a Falls Media,LLC commerce forbeer.(Otta distinctive andimmediatelyprotectablebyvi 13, 14;Ex.3atpp.1-8,15,22,29, 5.) Theincontestableregistrationis “conc suggest a characteristicofthebeerand incontestable (Ottaway Decl. ¶¶ 5-9 & Exs. 1-3.) (Ottaway Decl.¶¶5-9 &Exs.1-3.) the markBLACKOPSexclusiv secondary meaning).Consumers, themedi the public. nature years ofuseandthehighly-acclaimed ofPlaintiff’seight byconsumers exclusivelywithPlaintiffonaccount is associated particular sourceofaproduct.”). Moreove federal trademark protectionbecausetheir marks areconsidered‘inherentlydistin ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities Plaintiff also owns a common law mark law Plaintiff alsoownsacommon With respecttothefirstelementforinfringement, Plaintiffownsan A.

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, Ottaway Decl. ¶¶5-9&Ex.1; , OttawayDecl. j unction ary injunctiongranted). ely withbeerfromasinglesource,i.e., Plaintiff. 40, 48.)BLACKOPSdoe the markBLACKOPSto -9- ctive’ and are automatically entitledto ctive’ andareautomatically nd ofPlaintiff’s“exc r, Plaintiff’s markBLACKOPSforbeer rce, includingCalifornia.15U.S.C.§§ a, andtheindustrylongagoassociated lusive evidence”of thus is anarbitrarymark,inherently r BROOKLYN BLACKOPSand r BROOKLYN Cir.2010)(“[A]rbitrary,and fanciful intrinsic natureservestoidentifya of the beer in the media and among ofthebeerinmediaandamong rtue ofPlaintiff’s forBLACKOPSbeer.Plaintiff LYN BLACKOPS.(OttawayEx. See, e.g., continuous use is evidence of continuous useisevidenceof

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Sufficient similarity insight,sound Distillery, Inc.v.SchenleyDistillers, and clubswithoutthepurchaserseeinganybottles orlabels.” likelihood ofconfusionisgreater because alcoholic beverages,thedegree MHP, 1993WL13681782,at*6(N.D.Cal.Mar. for thisfactortofavorplaintiff. goodsareidentical,less here, theparties’ the marksare“weighedmoreh likelihood ofconfusion). May 5,2006)(similarity primarily in v. WoopWines PtyLtd. district courtconcededthatthemarkslooked dissimilar); themarkswasfamilywhere onlysimilarity nameGALLO, andthe between 1291 (9th Cir.1992)(affirming district “adjudged interms ofappear the marks“intheirentiretyandasthey favors plaintiff. 1199, 1206(9th Cir. 2000).Similarity of greater thelikelihoodofconfusion.” BLACK OPSandBLAC creates alikelihoodofconfusionwith Plaintiff andPlaintiff’s BROOKLYN BLACK OPSandBREWING(co ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities “Obviously, thegreater thesimilarity With respecttothesecondelement forinfringement, Defendant’suseof B.

) TheParties’Marks areSubstantiallyIdentical 1) Plaintiff’s Marks Defendant’s Marks CauseaLi See, e.g. y K OPS marks. K OPS , In E. &J.GalloWineryv.CattleCo. j unction ance, sound,andmeaning.” , C06-00527JF,2006 WL1214859,at*4(N.D.Cal. ofsimilarity neednotbeashighusualsincethe eavily thandifferences.” PowerFood, Inc.v.SportsSci.Inst. or GoTo.com, Inc.v. Walt DisneyCo. GoTo.com, meaningissufficientto -10- meaning ofmarks was sufficientfor similarity themarks isrequiredbetween , 198F.Supp.822,827(D.Del.1961). themarks isdeterm court’s finding ofconfusing similarity appear inthemarketplace,”andare appear drinks arefrequentlypurchasedatbars kelihood ofConfusionwith between thetwomarksatissue, 11,1993).Indeed,“inthecaseof llectively, “Defendant’sMarks”) Id. Id. Vigneron Partners,LLC Inaddition, where,as Similarities between show thatthisfactor ined byconsidering A. SmithBowman , 967F.2d1280,

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identical orsubstantially identical 782 F.Supp.457,466(N.D.Cal.1991)).As

coloring. ( large-block, whiteletters,withBROOKLY confusingly similar) (quoting presented withtheotherparty's goodsalone.’” whether confusionislikelywhenaconsumer consumers wouldbeconfusedinaside (9th Cir.1980).“‘Thepropertestfor marks] isnotthetest.” OPS” isspelledand pronounced identically BREWING, INC.in smaller letters. ( mark BLACKOPSisdisplayedinall-capita 1214859, at*3(BLACKCH ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities Here ishowtheparties’marks On beerbottles,Plaintiff’smark BLAC Defendant: Plaintiff: trademarklawth “It isaxiomaticin See, e.g. , Ottaway Decl. ¶ 10 &Ex.1.) , OttawayDecl.¶10 y Levi Strauss&Co.v.BlueBell,Inc. Levi In j unction E. &J.GalloWineryv.ConsorziodelNero ICKEN andTHEBLACK

insight,soundandmeaning. appear ontheparties’bottles: See, e.g. -11- -by-side comparison oftheproducts,but likelihood ofconfusionisnotwhether N insmaller,deemphasized lettersand in theparties’marks. Thesizeandthe , familiarwiththeoneparty's mark, is at ‘side-by-side’ comparison [ofthe at ‘side-by-side’comparison lized, large-block, white letters, with lized, large-block,whiteletters,with K OPS is displayed in all-capitalized, K OPSisdisplayedinall-capitalized, shown below, the parties’ marks are shown below,theparties’marks are , Dabney Ex. 2 at p. 11.) “BLACK , DabneyEx.2atp. 11.)“BLACK Vigneron Partners, On beer bottles,Defendant’s Onbeer CHOOK forwinesare , 632F.2d817,822 2006 WL , MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page18of33

Abita Water,L.L.C. identical insight,soundandmeaning. other organization.” (OttawayEx.4.)Thus means “asecretmission orcampaign ca singles.( at retailas Decl. ¶¶10,15&Ex.1;Dabney2atp. over-sized andappearblackwhileonsale color oftheparties’bottlesthemselves ar LION CAPITALforcomp (Fed. Cir.2014)(STONELI Partners, L.P.v.LionCapitalLLP identical goods–grantingpreliminary injunction). NATURAL SPRINGWATERis used bypurchasersto design, thenthewordisnormallyaccord confusingly similar). Int'l, Inc. BLACK OPS-formative wordmarks. the parties’labelsdoesnotlessensubs omitted) (grantingpreliminary injunction) Co., Ltd. Wireless, LLCv.U.S. CellularCorp. (granting preliminary injunction–ma in parties’marks because“similarities different labelcolorsandwordsindefend MOROCCAN GOLDand MIRA 1278 (finding infringement asamatt ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities Moreover, “[i]t iswellse , 999F.2d1,3(1stCir.1993) , 846F.Supp.2d1063, , 539F.Supp.2d853,861(E requestthegoods.” Id. y ) Moreover,“BlackOps”–s In j etitive services); unction ON forfinancial planningis ttled thatifamarkcomp confusinglysimilar toABITASPRINGSfor , 746 F.3d 1317, 1322, 110 U.S.P.Q.2d 1157 , 746F.3d1317,1322,110U.S.P.Q.2d1157 1077-78 (N.D.Cal.2012)(internalcitation , 312F.Supp.2d1325, 1331(D.Or.2003) rks EDGEWIRELESS a See, e.g., See, carry more weightthandifferences”); -12- See, e.g., er oflawinMOROCCANOILversus ant’s mark donotdetractfrom similarities rried outbyamilitary, governmental,or e substantiallysimilar, asbothbottlesare (WEED EATERandLEAFare SunEarth, Inc.v.SunEarthSolar Power . Thepresenceofnon-verballogoson ed greater weight, becauseitwouldbe ed greaterweight, tantially identicalnatureoftheparties’ at retailwithliquidinthem. (Ottaway 11.) Theparties’beerbottles aresold , theparties’marks aresubstantially Aktiebolaget Electroluxv.Armatron

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which describesboth partiesgoodsandse alleviate consumer confusion. name appears inrelativelysmallfonton presence RED LABELdespite Plaintiff’s BLACKOPSmarksincludesth arising from defendant’sus VIRGINIA GENTLEMANbourbonasGENT Bowman pp. 1,7,9,11,13,14;Ex.3at identical natureoftheparties’marks. to Plaintiff’sbeersimply labels.” “frequently purchasedatba and asurferdesign). Thisisparticularly – REDLABELFROMBUDWE 2002 WL1543817,at*3(S.D.N.Y.July 12, 200 United Distillers&VintnersB.V. parties’ marksdissimilar, especially OPS onthebottlesofbeer.( smaller lettersthanBLACKOPSandis confusingly similar despite (marks CONCEPTandCALIFORNIA v.Califo Wella Corp. confusingly similar despiteobviousdifferen 1187 (grantingpreliminary injunc capitalization ofthemarksanduseparties’logos); the sameproductsareconfusinglysimi ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities Indeed, Plaintiff,Plaintiff’scustomers , 198F.Supp.at828(factthatcustom A. SmithBowman rnia ConceptCorp. y In , 198F.Supp.at827. asBLACKOPSwhichexac e ofAMERICANGENTLEMAN). rs andclubswithoutthepur j unction defendant’s useofthe s E.g. ”). Defendant’s use of the generic word “brewery” – useofthegenericword“brewery” – ”). Defendant’s ofhousemarksinbothbrands –“the Budweiser pp.1-8,15,22,29,40,48.) , Ottaway Decl. ¶10&Ex.1.) , OttawayDecl. ISER confusingly similar toJOHNNIEWALKER v.Anheuser-Bush,Inc. tion – KROMA and KHROMA BEAUTY tion –KROMAandKHROMABEAUTY (Ottaway Decl.¶6&OttawayEx.1;2at because theword“B -13- thecasewithalcohol beverages,whichare de-emphasized as compared to BLACK toBLACK de-emphasized ascompared e term BROOKLYN thebeerbottle, makingit unlikely to , 558F.2d1019,1022(CPPA1977) ces inspelling,font,andlabeldesign); lar despitedifferences infontand CONCEPT forsame productsare and others inthetradecommonly refer rvices –doesnothing to reduce the LEMAN exacerbatedtheconfusion ers frequentlyreferredtoplaintiff’s 2) (grantingpreliminary injunction uggestive term CALIFORNIA Boldface chaser seeingany bottlesor erbates thesubstantially , 02 CIV. 0861 (LMM), , 02CIV.0861(LMM), rooklyn” appearsin Thefactthatoneof , 940F.Supp.2dat does notrenderthe See, e.g., A. Smith See, e.g.,A.Smith See, e.g.,

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marks); likelihood ofconfusion put (Dabney Ex.4.) impressioncommercial to[Plaintif confusingly similarity theparties’ between marks. services, thegreaterlikelihood of confusion.” Am. Rests.,Inc. Ottaway Ex.1and 1068. Thepartiesofferidentical produc a matteroflawbecausepa relatedness inquiry] isonwhetherthe to comefromthesame source. Plaintiff’s goods(beer) arethetypesofgoods preliminary injunction). U.S.P.Q.2D (BNA)1936,2003WL21468568, a likelihoodofconfusion. goods underthemarks,relatednessof goo purposes –bothare“beers”).Where,as (1st Cir.2004)(nodistinction between on-Bleu, Inc. Defendant’s mark is“ rejected Defendant’sapplicationforBL confusion). at 1322(additionofagenericterm to ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities “ Additionally, Defendant’staproom servic Indeed, thePTOfoundthatparties’ Boldface It iswellestablishedthatthegreater

2) The Parties’ GoodsareIdentical The Parties’ 2) , 288 F. Supp. 2d 105, 118 (D.N.H. 2003) , 288F.Supp.2d105,118(D.N.H.2003) , 266F.Supp.2d457,463(E.D.Va , 940F.Supp.2dat1198(same). See Moroccanoil Dabney Ex.1.) highly similar y In rties soldmicrobrews); j defendant onnoticeofconfus unction Synergistic Int'l,Inc.v.WindshieldDoctor, Inc. See Brookfield See id , 590F.Supp.2dat1280(PTO’sfinding of insound,appearance,meaningandoverall f’s] mark,BROOKLYNBLACKOPS.” -14- ACK OPS BREWING. The PTO held that that ACK OPSBREWING.ThePTOheld ale andlagerforlikelihood ofconfusion ts –beerundertheirmarks. ( consuming publicislikelysomehow to amarkdoesnot .; here, thepartiessellsome ofthesame Sweetwater Brewing Co., LLC v. Great Co.,LLCv.Great Brewing Sweetwater the similarity betweentheproducts or ds factor “weighsheavily”infavorof marks areconfusingly similar whenit andservicesthatwould beexpected , 174F.3dat1056(“the focus[ofthe es (i.e.,theprovision ofbeer)and *5(C.D.Cal.2003)(grantinga Anheuser-Busch, Inc.v.Caught- . 2003)(findinginfringement as See, e.g., CytoSport

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Brookfield and servicestobe“related”for Ex (Dabney the samesource.” “likely thatconsumers willmistakenly be held thatDefendant’sgoodsandservices rejecting Defendant’strademark appli associate [Defendant]'sproductswith[P The keyinquiryunderthisfactoriswhet products forsaleata 2d at119(“Thereisnoevidencethatbeer parties usedtogettheirgoods thoseoutlets. parties’ goodsin thesame orsimilar reta 1069 (quoting likelihood of confusion.’” channels increasethe stores, bars,andrestaurant BLACK OPSbeerin 2016,atwh distributors tocommence distributionofitsBROOKLYNBLACK OPSand (OttawayDecl.¶4.) including Nevada. (posts fromretailerssellingPlai and inbarsrestaurant BLACK OPSthroughnormal alcoholdistri 314 F.2d149,155(9thCir.1 relatedservices); movies are at *19(E.D.Cal.Aug.2,2011)(cor Inc. v.PrimaBellaProduce, ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities Plaintiff sellsitsbeerunderth “The NinthCircuithasrepeatedlyr , 174F.3dat1056(providing info 3) The Parties’ Tr AMF, Inc.v.SleekcraftBoats retail outletcamefrom differentdistributors.”). y In s. (OttawayDecl.¶¶5-6; s throughoutCalifornia. ( j unction Fleischmann Distilling Corp.v.MaierBrewingCo. 963) (beerandwhiskyrelated); . ntiff’s beer).)Plaintiff’sbeer issoldin27states, , No.CVF10–0148LJOJLT,2011WL 3348056, 4.) Courtshaveheld ich timePlaintiff’sbeer ade ChannelsOverlap likelihood ofconfusion purposes. n andstonefruit/grapes related). cation for BLACK OPS BREWING whenit BREWING cation forBLACKOPS e marks BROOKLYNBLACKOPS and -15- lieve thegoodsandservicesemanatefrom her consumersarelikelytoencounterthe il outlets,regardlessofwhatmethodsthe laintiff].”) ThePTOfoundasmuch in are relatedtoPlaintiff’sgoods,making it consumers wouldknoworcarewhether ecognized that‘[c]onvergent marketing Plaintiff isnegotiatingwithCalifornia bution channels,includingretailstores , 599F.2d341,353(9 rmation onawebsiteandrenting See Caught-on-Bleu CytoSport Id. see generally ) much more distinct goods goods distinct more much See MisterDonutof Am., will beavailableinretail

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certain retailstoreswassuffici targeted differentclassesofconsumers, th marketing methods); products tothesameclassofconsumers, CytoSport Thus,theparties’ (all beerscompete). the sameclassofconsumers. Dabney Exs.1-2.)Finally,th distribution ofbeerunderDefe websites andFacebook,topromote theirbeers.( Further, the partiesusesimilar promo includi andbars/restaurants The Market, would expandintoareasoccupiedbythejunioruser). engaged retailertoe (preliminary injunctiongranted–whereplai enjoined from usingaconfusinglysimilar mark); Inc. v.Mr.Donut, likely tobesold.( Plaintiff’s beerissold,andinsome of has shownexpansionintothe junioruse of plaintiff’smarkisrelativelyunimportant. determined byits“conceptual strength”(how laws.” trademark public's mindwiththe mark's Nevertheless, “[t]he mo ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities Defendant’s beerispromoted andsold Where, as here, the parties’ marks a marks Where, ashere,theparties’ , 617F.Supp.2dat1069(grantingpr ) Plaintiff’s MarkisStrong 4) CytoSport, Boldface xpand sales,plaintiffproveda , 418F.2d838,844(9th Cir. See re likely a mark is to be remembered andassociatedinthe amarkistoberemembered re likely y In j Dabney Ex.2(Defendant unction e parties’productsarecraft 617F.Supp.2dat 1070. Thestrengthofamarkis , 940F.Supp.2dat1194(s owner, thegreaterprotecti ent towarrantinjunctionin ndant’s Markinretail stor E.g. , Caught-on-Bleu, Inc. -16- tional methods, including their respective through similar outlets,andusedthesame the samestoreswherePlaintiff’sbeeris trade channels are trade channels nd goodsarehighly similar, thestrength ng HouseofJuJuandKuniSama)). e fact that there was partial overlap in e factthattherewaspartialoverlapin r’s territory,thejuniorusermust be ntiff promotes productsnationwideand distinctiveorunique themarkis)and

inthesametradechannelswhere Boldface eliminary injunction–partiessold Brookfield Compare 1969) (wherefede “present likelihood”thatit ’s Facebookpage,noting on themarkisaccorded by beer, whichismarketedto ame –eventhoughparties es includingTheFortand all , 288F.Supp.2dat118 , 940F.Supp. 2dat1199 markets). Ottaway Exs.1-3and , 174F.3dat1059. nearly identical. ral registrant See MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page23of33

strongest .asgeneric,descriptive, Distilling Co.,Inc. marks –“weighsheavily”infavor withthesimilarity combined that, when ofDefendant’smarks toPlaintiff’sstrong Ottaway Decl.¶¶11-12.)Thus,Plaintiff’s does GoTo.com (citing its “commercialstrength”(howwellre throughout the U.S. ( throughout theU.S. the popular GABF,attendedbyconsumer Instagram, andthroughPlaintiff’sappearan Eats, GearPatrol,and Men’sJourna such asratebeer.com, untappd.com, beera and publicationsavailable throughoutthe unsolicited have alsoreceivedsignificant mark isstrong).Plaintiff’sBRO (promotion throughprint andsocialmedia sold tensofthousandscases including inCalifornia,throughPlainti Plaintiff’s beerhasbeen stronger themarkanddress.” advertised andreadilyidentifiableamark beer inCalifornia 2016andiscurre neighboring stateofNevada. and BLACKOPSthroughoutmuch of ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities not The conceptualstrengthofamarkcan Plaintiff’s marks also arecommerciall Plaintiff’s marksalso GoTo.com describeorsuggestthenature , 202F.3dat1199.Plaintiff’smark , 202F.3dat1207). , 315F.3d1311,1315 Id. y In ¶5& Exs. 1-3.) promoted formany yearsthroughoutthe UnitedStates, j unction (OttawayDecl.¶4.)Plain CytoSport, OKLYN BLACKOPSand marks beer underthemark of alikelihoodconfusion. l, among others.(Ottaway Ex.3.) ff’s website, through ff’s website,through -17- cognized themark isincommerce). (Fed. Cir.2003). ntly negotiatingwith distributors.( dvocate.com, Beer StreetNews,Serious 617F.Supp.2dat recognition throughthird-partywebsites and dressareintherelevantmarket, suggestive, andarbitraryorfanciful.” marks areconceptuallystrong–afact United States,including inCalifornia, ces ateventsandfestivals–including the UnitedStates,includingin and ateventssupportedfindingthat characterofPlaintiff’sbeer.( Cytosport s arearbitrarybecauseBLACKOPS s, retailers,anddistributors from y strong.“Themore extensively be classified “[f]rom weakest to weakestto beclassified“[f]rom BROOKLYN BLACK OPS BROOKLYN BLACKOPS , 617F.Supp.2dat1070 tiff ispoisedto launchthe Facebook, Twitter,and 1071. Plaintiffhas In reMajestic Golden Id. See Id. )

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registry intheUnitedStates.( alcohol beveragesonthefede application foraBLACKOPSor trademark applicationinthePTO,Plaintiffis brands. ( these sources,thusincreasingconsumer BROOKLYN BLACKOPSandb Door, Inc.v.Odisho strong because other than Defendant, th strong becauseotherthanDefendant, coverage wasevidencethat Inc. protection itdeserves.”)(quoting (“[T]he lessthatthirdpartiesusethe beer intheUnitedStates.(DabneyDecl.¶4.) Cal. 2003); of care. consumer items” are regularlypurchased craft beers,whichretailforunder$30. less care,thusmaking c Solutions, Inc. (“consumers maytreatwinepriced betwee manufacturer ofthese products.”); low costproducts,and theaverageconsumeris Guinness (9th Cir.1992)(purchasersofwineand ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities , 628F.2d500,504(5thCir. Finally, Plaintiff’sBROOKLYNBLAC “[W]hen dealingwithine K-Swiss, Inc.v.USAAISIQIShoesInc 2002WL1543817,at*6(“ See id. see also E. & J. Gallo Wi see alsoE.&J.Gallo

5) Beer Consumers DoNotExe Beer Consumers 5) , 404F.Supp.2d1232,1245(E.D.Cal ) , 646F.2d347,350–51(9thCi y onfusion more likely.” In j unction mark hadacquirednationalre Id ral trademarkregisteroronanystate xpensive products, customers are likely to exercise xpensive products,customersarelikelytoexercise .) 1980)).Indeed,exceptfo Exxon Corp.v.TexasMotorExch.ofHouston, Vigneron Partners nery v.GalloCattleCo. [High end] [b]eerandscotcharerelatively -18- ere are no parties using BLACK OPS for partiesusingBLACKOPSfor ere areno by consumers notexercisingahighdegree (OttawayDecl.¶15.)These“common mark, thestrongeritis,andmore n $16and$35asan‘impulse’ product” – cheese unlikelyto ex interest andrecognitionofPlaintiff’s OPS-formative markforbeeroreven theonlyownerofaregistration oran K OPSandBLACKmarks are notlikelytoseek identify thetrue ., 291F.Supp.2d1116,1125(C.D. CytoSport, Resource Lenders,Inc.v.Source rcise aHighDegreeofCare eer ishighly-rated andlaudedby . 2005).Thegoodshereare , 2006WL1214859, at*8 r.1980) (extensivemedia 617F.Supp.2dat1071 cognition). Plaintiff’s r Defendant’srejected , 967F.2d1280, 1293 ercise greatcare);

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injunction); nature ofthese purchases”supportalikeli conditions underwhichalcoholic required forother typesofproducts. on beerisneededforafindingoflike marks). (purchasers of“high-endcosmetics”c frequently so“chaotic”and seeing anybottlesorlabels.”). “because drinksarefrequentlypurchasedat likelihood ofconfusion. needed betweenmarksusedonalcohol of carewhenpurchasingtennisshoes); e.g., expensive goodsnonetheless granting preliminary injunction).Courts presume alikelihoodofconfusion. other words,ifthecourt findsthatthede purpose: thatis, thepublicwillbedeceived.” to another's, reviewingcourtspresum be confusedastosource.” islargelyirrele of intentbyadefendant preliminary injunctiondespiteno preliminary preliminary injunction. ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities

K-Swiss Moreover, theconditionsunderwh Nevertheless, “[w]hen the Proof ofDefendant’sbadfaith useof see alsoA.SmithBowman ) Defendant’sUseofBL 6) , 291F. Supp.2dat1125(consumers unlikelyto exercisehighdegree y See, e.g., In Brookfield j unction “impuls[ive]” thatlesssimi exercise insufficient car exercise insufficient Thus, thisfactorweighsh evidence of bad faith). This is because “[t]he lack evidenceofbadfaith).Thisisbecause“[t]he lack alleged infringer knowingly

beveragesarepurchasedinbars,andtheimpulse Synergistic , 174F.3dat1059. Guinness vant indetermining ifconsumers likely will E.g. -19- e thatthedefendantcanaccomplish his ould stillbeeasilyconfusedbysimilar , 198F. Supp.at827-28(less similarity fendant useditsmark inbadfaith,itcan hood of confusion – granting preliminary hood ofconfusion –grantingpreliminary beverages asopposed lihood ofconfusionthanthesimilarity have foundthatconsumers offarmore ACK OPSIsInBadFaith , Boldface barsandclubswithoutthepurchaser , 2003WL21468568at*7(grantinga Academy ofMotion PictureArts& ich consumerspurchasebeersare themarkisunnecessarytowina , 2002WL1543817,at*6(“chaotic Sleekcraft , 940F.Supp.2dat1189 e toavoidconfusion. eavily infavoroffindinga larity betweenmarksused adopts amark similar , 599F.2dat354.In to otherproducts

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likelihood ofconfusionbutde confusion.”). obtain advantagefrom theother's good Supp. 2dat1279(intent todeceivepresum because of Plaintiff’sregister because of 2015, whenthePTOnotifiedDefendantofits as thelikelihoodofconfusio reconcile Defendant[’s] the PTOhaddeemedconfusingly similar to ofCaliforniastatedwher Central District continues sellingbeerandtaproom services notice fromthePTO(andPlaintiff)of (“[W]here evidenceshow Sciences v.CreativeHousePromos.,Inc. in Californiauntil2016. (OttawayDecl.¶4. sales anditsvolume isrelativelylow.Mo does not yethaveevidenceofactual confus Liberty LivewireCorp See, e.g., evidence is “rarely available at th “rarelyavailableat evidence is continued tousemark despitePTOrej Boldface faith thusgivingarisetopresum confusion.’” ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities Defendant wasawareofPlaintiff’s Proof ofactualconfusionisunnecessary , 940F.Supp.2dat 1195(badfa

Academy ofMotionPictureArts ) The ActualConfusionFactorisNeutral 7) Moroccanoil ., 178F.Supp.2d1125,11 “goodfaithbelief”with[its] y In s that one company deliberatel s thatonecompany , 590F.Supp. 2dat1279n.4. j unction n betweentheparties’marks, ed mark.(DabneyEx.4.) fendant continuedtouseth e preliminaryinjunctionstage.” ption ofalikelihoodconfusion. ection andplaintiff’sdemand letter). -20- BROOKLYNBLACKO e defendantcontinued reover, Plaintiffwill not commencesales ed wherePTOputdefendantonnoticeof , 944F.2d1446,1456(9th Cir.1991) a likelihoodofconf , 944F.2dat1456.Actualconfusion ion, asDefendant will, wemayinferalikelihood of underitsinfringingmarks. Asthe refusaltoregister plaintiff’smark: “itisdifficultto ) Thus,thisfactor isneutralinthe ith intent shownwheredefendant tofindalikelihoodofconfusion. 32 (C.D.Cal.2001).Plaintiff actual noticeofa‘likelihood y adoptedanother's name to Defendantisactinginbad See Moroccanoil e mark).Despiteactual atthelatestonJuly1,

has justcommenced Defendant’smark to use a mark that to useamarkthat usion, Defendant Electropix Inc.v. PS mark,aswell , 590F. See id. ; MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page27of33 II.

where two companies alreadycomp companies where two preliminary injunctiondespitelack likelihood ofconfusionanalysis. CytoSport merits ofPlaintiff’sclaims. likely. Attheveryminimu Plaintiff willprevailonitstrademarkin Plaintiff’s favorandacoupleareneutral. services, theexpansionfactorisneutral. F.3d at1060.Becausethepartiessell Opticians ofAm. all similar marks. Plaintiffisplanning not preliminarilyenjoinedfrom usi suffer irreparable harmdueto its entirebeerportfolio, in (Ottaway Decl.¶¶4, 16.) Defendant’sactsha ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities

damage to itsreputation. loss ofthe abilitytocontrolitsma quality nolongerlieswithintheowne infringes themarks,thatpersonborro the reputationandgoodwilloftheir Trademarks serveastheidentityof control ofabusiness' reputation,a In trademarkcases,courtshavef As thisCourthasheld, PLAINTIFF INJURES IRREPARABLY INFRINGEMENT DEFENDANT’S TRADEMARK In sum, most ofthelikelihoodconfusion “ The likelihoodofexpansion , 617F.Supp.2dat1080(citing 8) The Likelihood ofEx TheLikelihood 8) , 920F.2d187,195-96(3dCir.1990)). y In j m, thereareobviously “seri cluding itspopular BLACK OP unction Defendant’sintentionalin ng BLACK OPS, BLACK OPS BREWERY and BLACKOPSBREWERY ng BLACKOPS, of actualconfusionevidence). in productlines factor See Brookfield ete to a significant extent.” ete toasignificantextent.” -21- ound irreparable harm ound irreparable its strategic andlong-a pansion FactorisNeutral fringement claims, itisoverwhelmingly loss oftradeandgoodwill. identical andcloselyrelatedgoods rks, thus,createsthepotentialfor theirownersandinthem resides Thus,itisnot only“probable”that ws theowner'sreputation,whose owners. Thus,ifanother person r's control.Atrademarkowner's ve robbedPlaintiff ofcontroloverthe Opticians Ass'nofAm.v.Indep. , 174F.3dat1060(affirming

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reputation” –grantingpreliminary injunction). plaintiffs tosuffer“alossofgoodwill,erosi marks overyearsofuse,theuse (E.D.N.Y. 2014)(whereplaintiffhad“e *15 (E.D.N.Y.Feb.11,2014) Amplification Ltd.v.Meussdorffer likely tobeconfusedthatDefendant’sbeer market withitsimposter brand. ( California willbemisled byDefendant’s consumers whoanticipatetheavailability plaintiff’s goodwill”isirrepa AWI, 2014WL3615790,at*4(E.D.Cal. July (Ottaway Decl.¶17.) with orsponsoredbyPlaintiff orthatPl unauthorized useofitsprotectedmark control overitsbusinessreputation WL953442,at*5(C.D.Cal.Mar. VBKX, 2014 Plaintiff’s strategicintroduc action canconstitute irreparableha Fran. LLCv.KalologieSkin over qualityofgoodsunderthema MMM MRWX,2014WL6685662,at*9(C.D.Cal unique associationbetween Plaintiff’smark support its expansion.( carefully cultivating–atatimewhenPlain Plaintiff hasspenteightyearsandasubs reputation ofthebeersoldunderth ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities Moreover, Plaintiffwillsu Cent. 21 Real Est. LLC v. Ramrom Enters. y Id. In j ¶¶16-17.) tion ofitsbrandinthe Ca unction rable, andgrantingpreliminary injunction).California care Med.GroupofCalifornia ffer harmtoitsgoodwil report andrec.adopted See id , CV13-4922ADSGRB,2014WL558866,at e BLACKOPSmark–areputationwhich rks constitutesirreparableharm); similar marks byacompetitor wascause -22- .) Thistypeofco rm justifyinginjunctiverelief.”); Starbucks Corp.v.Heller during thependencyof tantial amountofre resulting from adefendant's alleged aintiff is putting outDefendant’sbeer. preemptivefloodingoftheCalifornia stablished substantialgoodwill”inits andservicesareconnectedoraffiliated tiff ismost relyingonthatreputationto ofPlaintiff’sBLACKOPSbrandin s andPlaintiff’sbeer, andwillleadto on ofitscustomerba 22,2014)(recognizingthat“harm to 11,2014)(“Aplaintiff'slossof . Nov.26,2014)(lossofcontrol lifornia market,weakens the l because consumers are l becauseconsumers nfusion inevitably harms , 50F.Supp.3d355 , CV14-00016DDP sources buildingand , 1:14-CV-00788- an infringement aninfringement se andalossof , CV14-01383 Kalologie Vox MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page29of33

attributed toplaintiff). shortcoming ordisappointment acustom preliminary injunction providedthatthebala questions” goingto the merits ofPlaintiff’sclaims wouldcompel theentryofa if Defendantisnot preliminary enjoined. of defendant’sgoodsiscognizableirre 2641-KHV, 2014WL1767191(D.Kan. Apr. 30, WL 1767199,at*11(D. they didnotenjoy.( Defendant sellsBLACKOPSbeer ( BLACK OPSbeer,whichhasincreasedthe very selectiveaboutthenumber andthetype donors andharmtogoodwillcons WL 1729021,at*5(S.D.Cal.May1,2014) harm); that potentialsellerswillbereluctantto magnified becausethecach BLACK OPSbeerthinkingthatitisconn with Defendant’sBLACKOPSbeerwill goodwill. ( has beenbuiltwillbedestroyed,whichw the parties’brandsto beth weakened bytheexistenceof infringer). Further,retailer (noting extreme difficultyinrestoring lost salesandcustomers. ( Id. ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities ¶13.)BecausePlaintiffdoesnotcont Accordingly, Plaintiffhasprovenan Smith v.SanDiegoAmericansforSafeAccess Id. ¶¶13,17.)Finally Id. ¶17.) y In Kan. Apr.15,2014) e and auraaroundwhich Plai e and j e sameorinterchangeable. ( unction interest incarryingPlaintiff’sbeerislikelytobe Defendant’s brand,asretaile IHOP Fran.,LLCv.Tabel Id. , theirreparableinjuryto tituted irreparableharm). ¶¶16-17.) in thisregard,consum goodwill amongthosewhowereconfusedby -23- parable harm because ill causethefurtherlossofcustomers and That showingcoupled witheven“serious do businesswithplaintiffisirreparable overwhelming caseof er mayexperience”willbeunfairly ected withtheBLAC nce ofhardshipsand rol the retail establishments towhich s ofretailestablishmentsthatcarryits be unlikelytopurchasePlaintiff’s prestige andaura aroundthebrand. report andrec.adopted Cytosport (likelihoodoflossprospective 2014)(confusionoverthesource , 3:13-CV-01463-BTM,2014 ntiff’s BLACKOPSbrand , 617F.Supp. 2dat1080 , 13-2641-KHV-TJJ,2014 Id. rs arelikelytoperceive Plaintiff issubstantially ers whoareunsatisfied ers ¶16.) Plaintiff,moreover,is “[a]nyunfortunate the publicinterest irreparable injury K OPSbeerthat Id. , CIV.A.13- (likelihood MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 III. Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page30of33

it whenproperlyforcedtodesist 1330, 1338(9thCir.1995)(defendant“cannot rejection ofDefendant’s BLACKOPS its mark andPlaintiff’sBROOKLYN As in (internal citationomitted). be infringing,suchanargumentindefens defendant willsufferislostprofitsfrom devastating to[defendant's] business”beca reversible errorforadistrictcourttocons Systems v.Avant!Corp Defendant’s conduct. andthemassiveirre success onthemerits activity– islegallyirrelevantinlight being preliminarily enjoinedfrom infringingPlaintiff’smarks–anunlawful injury. See supra between [its]marksand hadact “because Defendants overwhelming likelihoodofsuccessontheme weighs inPlaintiff’sfavor.Buthere Dabney Ex.4.)“Thus, anyinjurythat injury. ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities

Moroccanoil Defendant’s useofconfusingly sim Plaintiff hasprovenanoverwhelming OF PLAINTIFF THE BALANCEOFHARDSHIPS THE See supra SectionI.Plaintiffissuffering SectionII.Anypotentialharmto , Defendanthadactualnoticeofth See TriadSys.Corp.v. ., 125F.3d824,830(9thCir. y Plaintiff's mark.” In j unction ual andconstructiveknowle from itsinfringingactivities.”); -24- of Plaintiff’soverwhe an activitywhichhasbeenshownlikelyto BREWING trademarkapplication.( BREWING BLACK OPSmarkduetothePTO’s ider “thefactthataninjunctionwouldbe overwhelming andsubs Plaintiffhasshownevenmore: an e meritslittleequitabl Defendants maysuffer ifpreliminarily ilar BLACKOPSmarksisintentional Moroccanoil WEIGHTS HEAVILY IN FAVOR IN WEIGHTS HEAVILY use “where the only hardshipthatthe use “wheretheonly parable harm causedtoPlaintiffby complainoftheharmthatwillbefall rits andanoverwhe likelihood of success on its claims. onitsclaims. likelihood ofsuccess SoutheasternExpressCo Defendantthatmayresultfrom e confusing similarity between 1997)(holding thatitwas , 590F.Supp.2dat1282. dge of the similarity dge ofthesimilarity lming likelihoodof e consideration.”) tantial irreparable lming irreparable Cadence Design ., 64F.3d See MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY LLP ATTORNEYS AT LAW IRVINE 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-1Filed11/02/15Page31of33 IV.

V. F. Supp.2dat1081; themselves byintentionallyadopting de enjoined maybediscountedbythefact (no bond); on themerits. party isslightorwhere themovant has R. Civ.P.65.Nobondor injunction. protecting consumers from confusio Moroccanoil of theirabilitytodistinguishamong thegoodsofcompeting manufacturers.” at 1081.“Byusing confusingly similar ma the rightofpublic not tobedeceivedorconfused.” also Boldface harm thatPlaintiffwillsuffer be compensated bymonetary that Defendantwillsufferbybeingforced Plaintiff’s BROOKLYNBLACKOPSandBLAC Plaintiff simply asks that Defendant marks causedlikelyconfusion.”). with neutral arbiterinthePTOsided – counter-defendantbroughttheinjuryon ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities

NO BONDORANOMINAL The districtcourthaswidediscretioninsetting theamount ofthebondfor an “In thetrademark context,courtsoftende INTEREST ENTRY OFAPRELIMIN Plaintiff doesnotseektostopDefendantfrom makingorsellingbeer– Walczak, Walczak v.EPLProlong,Inc. , 590F. Supp.2dat1282(C.D. Cal. , 940F.Supp.2dat1198(balance See. e.g.,Jorgensen v. Cassiday 198F.3dat733($100,000 bond). Boldface y In a nominal bondisappropriateiftheharm totheenjoined j unction , 940F.Supp.2dat1198. if theinjunctionisdenied. damages, andthusdoesnot ARY INJUNCTION SERVESTHEPUBLIC ARY INJUNCTION n byentering aninjunction. BOND WILLSUFFICE BOND Tillett's viewthattheKHROMABEAUTY -25- be preliminarily enjoinedfrominfringing demonstrated astronglikelihoodofsuccess ceptively similar trademarks[.]” that Defendantsbroughttheinjuryupon , 198F.3d725,733(9thCir.1999);Fed. to cease using the infringing marks could to ceaseusingtheinfringingmarkscould itself whenit“forged rks, Defendantis , 320F.3d906,919 (9th Cir.2003) fine thepublicinterestatstakeas 2008).Thepublicinterestfavors of harms favoredcounter-plaintiff K OPSmarks. Further,anyharm CytoSport outweightheirreparable depriving consumers Id. ahead evenwhena , 617F.Supp.2d ; CytoSport Id. , 617

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By: Dated: November 2,2015 Civil Procedure65(a). grant Plaintiffs’MotionforPreliminary In for $20million); F.3d at1211(finding $25,000bondappropria and rejectingdefendant's request wrongly enjoined. sufficienttoprotectDefenda more than of thisactionwillcauseverylittle construction” andthatits indeed, Defendant’swebsitestillstates only recentlybegun, andDefendanthasnot favor ofaminimal bondorno 1.) Thus,aninjunction forcingDefendant (plaintiff’s demonstration of claims, thusobviating theneedforabond. ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities

Respectfully submitted, For thereasonssetforthabove, PlaintiffrespectfullyrequeststhatthisCourt CONCLUSION If theCourtbelievesthatabondisno Plaintiffs havedemonstratedanove SunEarth, See Brookfield y In products willbe“coming [i j 846 F.Supp.2dat1085(approving $5,000bond). unction stronglikelihood ofsuccessonthemerits “tips in bond atall.”).Further, [email protected] Facsimile: (949) 851-9348 Telephone: (949)757-7103 Irvine, CA92614-2559 4 ParkPlaza,Suite1700 EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & (Cal.Bar.No.179753) FOSTER DANIEL R. EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & to increasethebond$400,000); , 174F.3d at1043–44(bond or noeconomic harm toDefendant. /s/ -26- Daniel R.Foster nt againstanypotential harm from being rwhelming likelihoodofsuccessontheir tochangeitsnameduringthependency thatDefendant’s netheless necessary See Boldface junction pursuantto commenced marketinginearnest– commenced te andrejectingdefendant’srequest n] Fall2015.”(DabneyEx. Defendant’s operationshave

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ISO Motion for Preliminar Memorandum ofPointsandAuthorities y In j unction Corporation Attorneys forPlainti Katie Bukrinsky(toapplyforadmission John J.Dabney(toapplyforadmission EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & [email protected]; [email protected] Facsimile: (202) Telephone: (202) 756-8087 Washington, D.C.20005 756-8000 500 NorthCapitolStreetNW EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & -27-

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Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGDocument3-2Filed11/02/15Page1of3 JOHN J. DABNEY (tofile JOHN J.DABNEY [email protected] Facsimile: (949)851-9348 Telephone: (949)757-7103 Irvine, CA92614-2559 4 ParkPlaza,Suite1700 EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & (Cal. Bar.No.179753) FOSTER DANIEL R. onJ anyDcaain -1 John J.Dabney Declaration I,JohnJ.Dabney,herebydeclare, Corporation Attorneys for PlaintiffTheBrooklynBrewery [email protected], [email protected] Facsimile: (202) Telephone: (202) 756-8087 Washington, D.C.20001 756-8000 500 NorthCapitolStreetNW EMERYLLP McDERMOTT WILL & application) file (to KATIE BUKRINSKY this matter. am leadcounselforPlain California Corporation, BLACK OPSBREWING,INC. Corporation, CORPORATION BREWERY BROOKLYN THE 2. 1. v.

I am apartnerinthelawfirm of I am overtheageof18andcompetent totestifyin thismatter. Defendant. Plaintiff, , aNewYork EASTERN DISTRICT OFCALIFORNIA DISTRICT EASTERN UNITED STATESDISTRICTCOURT pro hacvice pro hac vice tiff TheBrooklynBreweryCorporation (“Plaintiff”) in FRESNO DIVISION , a application)

PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PRELIMINARY FOR PLAINTIFF’S MOTION DABNEY INSUPPORTOF DECLARATION OFJOHNJ. CASE NO. affirmandstatethefollowing:

McDermott Will&Emery,LLP.I

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Don't forget, the Black Ops production facility is open tonight from 6 to 8 pm. Come on by! The address is 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex. We do fill growlers (we sell Black Ops amber growlers for $6 plus fill, but we will also fill growlers from elsewhere, so bring'em in!)

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Steve LeMesurier Sorry to miss you guys tonight. Drink a Black Rye IPA for me! Like · Reply · 1 · Yesterday at 12:25pm

Black Ops Brewing October 28 at 1:28pm ·

The Clovis Craft Beer Crawl is this weekend and you don't want to go in cold, without adequate training. Therefore, stop by the Black Ops production facility tomorrow night (Thur., 10/29) from 6 to 8 to prep with a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, check out the glassware, and hang out. The address is 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex. Preparation is always key!

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Ben N Mariana Regalado Mike Lorta cool page. In Fresno Like · Reply · 1 · October 28 at 8:15pm · Edited

Black Ops Brewing added 2 new photos — with Eric James Almaraz and Joel Nicholas Almaraz. October 28 at 11:15am · Edited ·

This warrior is from the beautiful yet mysterious land of Sanger (my hometown and the Paris, France of Cen. Cal). Joel has let it be known that he wants to give ol' Black Ops Brewing a try. Joel, this is a personal invite to you, your unit, and your brother, Eric, to come on by when you are back from whatever ridiculous number of deployments you are up to; and the first round is on us. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!

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Joel Nicholas Almaraz first off thanks for the support! and if i could get an address i could send a flag flown out here in Afghan for you guys to hang up. Like · Reply · 1 · October 28 at 1:04pm

Black Ops Brewing oh hell yes 2985 N Burl Ave, #102, Fresno Ca 93727 Like · Reply · 1 · October 28 at 1:07pm

Black Ops Brewing added 2 new photos. October 27 at 9:19pm ·

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Black Ops Brewing October 26 at 8:06pm ·

This Sunday is the Clovis Craft Beer Crawl. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door, and can be purchased at oldtownclovis.org. Black Ops will be in the Masters Gallery (formerly the Thomas Kinkade Gallery) at 416 Pollasky, next to the EECU. We will be pouring the Black Rye IPA (8.0% ABV) and a special, one time only, IPA made with Harmony Hops. Please come on out and have a great time!

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Heather Cragin Malotk e We're looking forward to it--see you there! Like · Reply · 2 · October 27 at 8:55am Melissa Sullivan Gilmore Yay. So excited. Like · Reply · 1 · October 27 at 10:27am

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Black Ops Brewing via Old Town Clovis Craft Beer Crawl October 26 at 5:55pm ·

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Black Ops Brewing added 4 new photos — with Amber Baker Burd and Natalie Campagne. October 26 at 2:56pm · Edited ·

Glamour shots of my baby bro and Maj. Burd while freezing out of Goose Bay. You gentlemen look like you earned a beer! United States Air National Guard Maj. Jonathan Burd and Maj. Luke Campagne, 194th Fighter Squadron pilots, fly United States Air Force F- 15C Eagles from the 144th Fighter Wing, out of Fresno, California, participating in Exercise Vigilant Shield 16 over the High Artic Oct. 22, 2015. From Oct. 15-26, 2015, approximately 700 members from the Canadian Armed Forces, the United States Air Force, United States Navy and the United States Air National Guard are deploying to Iqaluit, Nunavut, and 5 Wing Goose Bay, Newfoundland, Labrador for Exercise Vigilant 16. (US Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christian Jadot/released)

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Black Ops Brewing shared Krider Racing's photo. October 25 at 7:31pm ·

Now this is a cooler! Check out out friends at Krider Racing!

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Krider Racing Like Page October 25 at 4:46pm ·

Our latest toy for the pit crew: a big cooler on wheels with a bottle opener on the side, LED lights inside, and is filled with Black Ops Brewing ales. Note: This if for after the race, Boys...

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Julian Sprague You guys gonna be open next sunday? Like · Reply · October 25 at 12:45am Black Ops Brewing Not a normal day for us to be open. Sorry. Like · Reply · October 25 at 12:27pm

William Wisdom Was gonna drop by but work got in there way. I need to refill my growler. When yas gone be open next? Thur? Like · Reply · October 24 at 11:27pm Black Ops Brewing Yes we will! Thurs from 6-8 Like · Reply · October 25 at 12:19am · Edited

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Black Ops Brewing drinking beer with Justin Campagne at Black Ops Brewing October 24 at 12:48pm ·

Brew day!!!

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Brian Nickelson A Co-worker here in Tahoe was just raving about your beer! Small world! Like · Reply · 2 · October 24 at 5:19pm

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Black Ops Brewing added 3 new photos. October 23 at 10:15pm ·

You are invited to Black Ops' open brew day tomorrow, Saturday 10/24, from 7 am to 7 pm. Come see what we have brewing, hang out, try the line up, and discuss all things beer!!! The production facility is located at 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex. Hope to see you there!

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John Mulligan IV I may need to take a ride across town on my bike to see your genius at work! Like · Reply · 1 · October 23 at 10:54pm Corby Martinez John T Morrison Like · Reply · October 24 at 12:07am

Black Ops Brewing added 2 new photos — at Black Ops Brewing. October 22 at 11:40am · Fresno, CA ·

Stop by the Black Ops production facility tonight from 6 to 8 pm to assist us in freeing beer that has been unjustly locked in metal cages, without a trial or any due process whatsoever. This is a moral outrage, fellow citizens. The address is 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex. We do fill growlers (we sell Black Ops amber growlers for $6 plus fill, but we will also fill growlers from elsewhere, so bring'em in!)

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Amanda Aparicio Very witty! Hope you have a packed house tonight! Like · Reply · 1 · October 22 at 6:52pm

Black Ops Brewing added 2 new photos. October 20 at 2:34pm ·

Great week on tap (pun intended) for Black Ops Fans! On Thursday (10/22), the production facility will be open from 6 to 8 pm. Come on by for a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, check out the 22 oz. bottles, & glassware, etc. Then on Saturday, we are doing a full brew day from 7 am to 7 pm. Talk beer, hang out, and see what's new with the Black Ops Brew Crew. ... See More

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Jeremy Bergmann You guys pouring on Saturday also? Like · Reply · October 21 at 11:30pm

Black Ops Brewing Yes, Saturday is a brew day so we will be open from 7 am to 7 pm. Hope you can come by. Like · Reply · 1 · October 22 at 1:05am

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Hope you guys and gals can stop by tonight. We will be here from 6 to 8. Who has two thumbs and is getting thirsty - this guy!

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Black Ops Brewing added 2 new photos. October 14 at 10:43am ·

Tomorrow (Thursday 10/15) from 6 to 8 pm, our production facility will be open. Come on by for a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, check out the 22 oz. bottles, & glassware, etc. We are located at 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex.

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Black Ops Brewing Yes, two of us do. Like · Reply · October 14 at 9:56pm View previous replies Black Ops Brewing Thursdays from 6-8 and brew days next one is planned for 10/24 (Sat) https://www.facebook.com/Black-Ops-Brewing-701459649969112/?fref=ts 10 10/33 10/30/2015 Black Ops Brewing Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG DocumentLike · Reply · Octobe 3-4r 14 at Filed10:01pm · 11/02/15Edited Page 12 of 34 View more replies

Marc Servadio Sure wish you guys were open at 7:30am when I drive by! Do you guys work for YH? Like · Reply · October 14 at 9:53pm

Black Ops Brewing shared The Fort: Fine Wine, Craft Beer, Goods & More's photo. October 9 at 12:17am ·

Check it! Thanks to our friends at The Fort for supporting local!

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Enjoy By! Stone Brewing Co., Black Ops Brewing, B. Nektar Meadery, Anderson Valley Brewing Company

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Black Ops Brewing added 3 new photos — at Black Ops Brewing. October 8 at 2:02pm · Fresno, CA ·

Stop by the Black Ops production facility tonight from 6 to 8 to celebrate life in general with a flight, grab a pint, get that growler filled, check out the glassware, and hang out. The address is 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex.

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Black Ops Brewing added 2 new photos. October 7 at 8:44pm ·

Tomorrow (Thursday 10/8) from 6 to 8 pm, our production facility will be open. Come on by for a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, check out the 22 oz. bottles, & glassware, etc. We are located at 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex.

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Black Ops Brewing added 3 new photos — drinking beer at Black Ops Brewing. October 3 at 10:59am · Fresno, CA · Edited ·

Open Brew day today! Come on over anytime - we will be here to 7. We https://www.facebook.com/Black-Ops-Brewing-701459649969112/?fref=ts 12 12/33 10/30/2015 Black Ops Brewing Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGare brewing Document black rye ipa and3-4 a special Filed brew 11/02/15 for the upcoming Page Clovi s 14craft of 34 beer crawl.

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Mark Johnson Are going to be pouring at the tower event this Sunday? Like · Reply · October 3 at 12:18pm Black Ops Brewing Unfortunately not this year. Like · Reply · October 3 at 12:29pm

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Black Ops Brewing at Black Ops Brewing October 1 at 11:54am · Fresno, CA ·

Hope you guys and gals can stop by tonight. We will be here from 6 to 8. Also, this Saturday is an open brew day so come on by any time from 7 am to 7 pm. I'm getting thirsty!

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Black Ops Brewing September 30 ·

Our good friends at The Market (Herndon & West) have been rapidly expanding their craft beer selection. Plus, they have Black Ops Valor IPA and the Blonde Bomber on special. Stop by when you have a moment and check it out!

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Black Ops Brewing added 3 new photos — with Brandon Broussard and Tisha Wagenhals-Broussard. September 29 ·

Great week on tap (pun intended): On Thursday 10/1, the production facility will be open from 6 to 8 pm. Come on by for a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, and check out the glassware & bottles as well as the new shirts. Then, on Saturday 10/3, we are doing a full brew day from 7 am to 7 pm. Talk beer, hang out, and, of course, sample the goods. ... See More

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Black Ops Brewing added 2 new photos. September 24 ·

Congrats on making it to Thursday - to celebrate, stop by the Black Ops production facility tonight (Thursday 9/24 from 6 to 8) to stop by the production facility for a flight, grab a pint, get that growler filled, check out the glassware, and hang out. The address is 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex. To help pass the time until Beer:30, below are some insights from a legendary beer drinker, Norm Petterson: Can I draw you... See More

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David Hampton Are you brewing this Saturday? Like · Reply · September 25 at 1:46am

Black Ops Brewing Next planned brewday is next Sat 10/3. Like · Reply · September 25 at 2:25am

Black Ops Brewing September 22 ·

Don't forget to make time on Thursday night (Thursday 9/24 from 6 to 8) to stop by the production facility for a flight, grab a pint, get that growler filled, check out the glassware, and hang out. Hope to see you then!

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House of JuJu September 20 ·

Black Ops Valor IPA is now on tap! Get it while it lasts!

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Black Ops Brewing September 21 ·

Valor is officially on tap at House of JuJu. Stop by have a great burger with a great beer.

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Black Ops Brewing added 24 new photos — with Jarah Noelle Vaught and 8 others. September 18 ·

Here are some of the outstanding photos taken by Jeff Balliet at the AMVETS benefit we did with our friends at Goldstein's Mortuary & Delicatessen on 9/11. Great night and if you haven't been to Goldstein's yet, GO! Drink local, party local.

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Mallory Pink Looking good cuz Brandon, when I head out to Cali this Christmas I'm going to look for it. Like · Reply · 1 · September 18 at 11:02pm

Steve LeMesurier Nice pics. It was a fun evening! Like · Reply · 1 · September 18 at 9:14pm

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Black Ops Brewing September 17 ·

It's finally Thursday!!! Our production facility will be open tonight from 6 to 8 pm. Come on by for a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, check out the glassware, and hang out. We are located at 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex.

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Tomorrow (Thursday 9/17) from 6 to 8 pm, our production facility will be open. Come on by for a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, check out our new 22 oz. bottles, & glassware, etc. We are located at 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex. (Photo by Melissa Mikel)

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Guillermo Lopez Definitely going tomorrow Like · Reply · 1 · September 16 at 8:56pm Steve LeMesurier Well worth the trip. Like · Reply · 1 · September 16 at 10:06pm

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Black Ops Brewing The Market at Herndon and West. Like · Reply · September 17 at 1:55pm Ernie Arriaga Whole foods? Like · Reply · September 17 at 1:42pm

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Stop by the market tonight from 4 to 6 to taste Bayonet Brown

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Stephen Abraham Great beer tasting today! Can't wait to come by the brewery Like · Reply · 1 · September 16 at 8:30pm

Black Ops Brewing shared The Fort: Fine Wine, Craft Beer, Goods & More's photo. September 14 ·

Another great place to pick up a couple of our beers. Blonde Bomber and Valor IPA bombers available at our friends at The Fort: Fine Wine, Craft Beer, Goods & More. Go buy some!

The Fort: Fine Wine, Craft Beer, Goods & More Like Page September 11 ·

Super excited to finally get new local Fresno brewery Black Ops Brewing!! Also got in some new Oskar Blues Brewery and Bear Republic Brewing Co.!!

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Black Ops Brewing added 2 new photos. September 12 ·

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Jorge Perez Is good idea. Family business. Like · Reply · 1 · September 12 at 6:39pm Kit Adsetts Will have to crack open my blonde today in solidarity Like · Reply · 1 · September 12 at 5:41pm

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Black Ops Brewing September 11 ·

Hanging out at Goldsteins for a good cause!

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Black Ops Brewing shared Air National Guard's video. September 11 ·

Just a reminder that the proceeds of all Black Ops Brewing brews sold tonight at Goldsteins' will be for the benefit of AMVETs. So come on out tonight, have some great brews, listen to some good music, and benefit an outstanding cause. Look for the Black Ops HMMVW and say hi to our merry band of misfits.

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Air National Guard Like Page September 11 ·

One Airman shares his story about 9/11. We remember.

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Black Ops Brewing shared Ryan Rabbon's post. September 10 ·

4 kegs delivered! First place to have the recently kegged Valor IPA 6.0% ABV made with Galaxy and Mosaic hops!

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Just dropped off the kegs! Blonde Bomber, Valor IPA, Shrapnel IPA, and Black Rye IPA will be on tap for the event! Humvee will also be there in the evening. Come by and buy a few pints to support a good cause! See you there!

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Black Ops Brewing September 10 ·

Tonight (9/10) from 6 to 8 pm, our production facility will be open. Come on by for a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, check out the new 22 oz. bottles, & glassware, etc. We are located at 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex.

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Abe Lopez Facebook is dumb! It didn't show me this till Friday! Like · Reply · September 12 at 2:34am Black Ops Brewing Sorry Abe. We are brewing tomorrow all day if you want to swing by! Like · Reply · September 12 at 2:35am View more replies

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Black Ops Brewing shared Goldstein's Mortuary & Delicatessen's post. September 9 ·

Also part of Friday's event! Goldsteins is raffling off a bike. $5/ticket 100% of proceeds going to AMVETs.

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This is the bike you can win if you enter our raffle for Friday, September 11th! Only $5 to enter and 100% of the proceeds go to AMVET! Let's get together and help our brave men and women veterans and their families!

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Black Ops Brewing September 9 ·

Great week on tap (pun intended) for us beer hounds! Tomorrow (Thursday 9/10) the production facility will be open from 6 to 8 pm. Come on by for a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, check out the new 22 oz. bottles, & glassware, etc. Then, on Friday, we are doing an event at Goldstein's to benefit AMVETS. See the event link for more info.... See More

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Black Ops Brewing We sell them. But we will fill other brewery's growler as long as their name/logo is covered. Like · Reply · 1 · September 9 at 8:06pm View previous replies Black Ops Brewing Yes. But it wont make the team any better Like · Reply · 1 · September 9 at 11:59pm View more replies

Black Ops Brewing Need to empty kegs,there will be a deal on shrapnel version 1 for growler fill. Only 10 gallons left. Like · Reply · September 9 at 11:53pm

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Black Ops Brewing shared Goldstein's Mortuary & Delicatessen's event. September 9 · Edited ·

We will be at Goldsteins this Friday 9/11! Proceeds from the sale of our beers that day will go to local AMVETs. Come by, say hi, and buy a few! Event link below. Help spread the word! #humvee #drinklocal #supportourtroops https://www.facebook.com/Black-Ops-Brewing-701459649969112/?fref=ts 23 23/33 10/30/2015 Black Ops Brewing Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1474323436227454/ Document 3-4 Filed 11/02/15 Page 25 of 34

September 11th Black Ops/Team AM… 11 Fri 11 AM · Goldstein's Mortuary & Delicatesse… SEP 39 guests Interested

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Black Ops Brewing September 5 ·

On tap now Black Rye Ipa at Kuni Sama. Come give it a try...

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Black Ops Brewing shared The Market's post. September 4 ·

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The Market added 2 new photos. Like Page September 4 ·

Have you seen our Craft Beer selection? Get 10% off then you buy 6 or more.

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Black Ops Brewing shared The Market's post. September 4 · Edited ·

The Market has a great selection of craft beer and we are very proud to be included in such an awesome range of choices.

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Have you seen our Craft Beer selection? Get 10% off then you buy 6 or more.

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Black Ops Brewing added 2 new photos. September 2 ·

First Bottles are landing at The Market 7088 N West Ave Fresno CA. Blonde Bomber and Bayonet Brown, please stop by tomorrow and support us.... Thanks

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Ryan Black Any specific time? Like · Reply · September 2 at 10:56pm Black Ops Brewing They didn't say... Like · Reply · September 2 at 11:16pm

Carlos Tovar Are we able to do beer tasting at your brewery? I live right down the street from you guys and would like to see the place. Like · Reply · September 2 at 9:22pm · Edited Black Ops Brewing Come by tomorrow night. We open up from 6-8 Like · Reply · 1 · September 2 at 9:24pm View more replies

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Black Ops Brewing added 3 new photos. September 2 ·

To get this Labor Day weekend started off right, tomorrow (Thursday 9/3) from 6 to 8 pm, our production facility will be open. Get properly prepped for an epic BBQ with 22 oz bottles and growlers of your favorites. Also, stop by for a flight, a pint, and check out the Black Ops glassware. We are located at 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex.

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Tatiana Partain Will you be open Sunday by chance? Like · Reply · 1 · September 2 at 5:14pm Black Ops Brewing Sorry, not this Sunday. Like · Reply · September 2 at 5:18pm View more replies

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Black Ops Brewing shared KuniSama's photo. September 1 ·

Black Ops Blonde Bomber and Shrapnel IPA also on tap at KuniSama! Craft beer & Japanese food - a great combination.

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Amy Mathieu I drank Black Ops Shrapnel IPA on Friday night at Kuni Sama, great atmosphere, great food, & great beer! Like · Reply · 4 · September 1 at 1:42pm John Neve I drank the Shrapnel IPA yesterday @ Kuni Sama Awesome! Like · Reply · 1 · September 6 at 12:26pm

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Black Ops Brewing shared House of JuJu's photo. September 1 ·

Proud to be featured at the House of JuJu!

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For those who have been waiting Black Ops is now on tap!

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John Mulligan IV Perfection! Like · Reply · 1 · September 1 at 3:31pm Zee Brown Loving that style!!! Like · Reply · 2 · September 1 at 4:43pm

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Black Ops Brewing August 28 ·

A good shirt, a great cause.

Help Glenn in his fight against cancer! Buy a t-shirt to support CHUGS STRONG!!! Please share! BOOSTER.COM

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CieAnne Bronson Are you open today? Like · Reply · August 29 at 6:41pm

Black Ops Brewing Sorry, we were at the brewery earlier today but have since left. Next opportunity to swing by will be Thursday evening. Like · Reply · August 29 at 6:51pm

Black Ops Brewing shared Aaron Elliott's photo. August 27 ·

Aaron Elliott at Shaver Lake August 27 ·

Thank you Justin Campagne for sending me over to black ops this morning for some mighty fine beer!! This weekend got started out right!

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Black Ops Brewing August 27 · Edited ·

Tonight (8/27) from 6 to 8 pm, our production facility will be open. Come on by for a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, check out the new 22 oz. bottles, & glassware, etc. We are located at 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex.

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ABOUT Karl Malotk e Do you have stainless growlers in yet? Like · Reply · August 27 at 9:43pm Black Ops Brewing Not yet. Hoping to order some soon. Like · Reply · August 28 at 12:25am View more replies

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Black Ops Brewing August 26 ·

Tomorrow (Thursday 8/27) from 6 to 8 pm, our production facility will be open. Come on by for a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, check out our new 22 oz. bottles, & glassware, etc. We are located at 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex.

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I've been meaning to try your beer and I'm here at Kuni Sama and they have it. Amazing beer! You guys fill growlers?

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Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone receives a hero's welcome at Ramstein Air Base, Mauro Cardenas — Great beer from Germany. U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa down to earth guys. Best beer in Fresno...b Like Comment Share ig thanks to Brandon for the beer tasting Black Ops Brewing Katie Home 1 and a break down of your beer and brewng 14 people like this. concepts. Black ops has made it to the top Create Page of my go-to list. Write a comment... October 17, 2015 · 1 Review · Like · Comment · 1 Recent Black Ops Brewing 2015 Richard Horn — Excellent locally August 22 · brewed beer with great selection, knowledgeable staff and great environmen Today is Brew Day!!! Come on down to the production facility and try what t...... and I definitely recommend the beer. we have on tap. We will be here all day till 5 pm. Talk beer, hang out, and Lol. see what's new. We are located at 2985 n Burl in the Yamabe & Horn August 17, 2015 · 1 Review · complex near Fowler and Shields. Like · Comment · 2

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Karl Malotk e Loved the tour and all the samples. You need to work on your Old Town Clovis Craft B… Like pouring skills! When I opened my growler, it was only 3/4 full. Like · Reply · August 23 at 10:05pm View previous replies English (US) · Privacy · Terms · Cookies · Advertising · Ad Choices · More Black Ops Brewing No problem we do believe in satisfaction. Come Facebook © 2015 on by have a pint and I will take care of you. Thanks and again sorry. Like · Reply · August 23 at 10:20pm View more replies Chat (17) https://www.facebook.com/Black-Ops-Brewing-701459649969112/?fref=ts 31 31/33 10/30/2015 Black Ops Brewing Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-4 Filed 11/02/15 Page 33 of 34 Ryan Methmann Victor! What's up with the Black Ops brotha. Where can I get some? Like · Reply · September 5 at 10:38pm

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Black Ops Brewing August 20 ·

We are also doing another brew day this Saturday (8/22) from 7 am to 5 pm. Come see what we have brewing, taste the line up, and talk all things beer!!! The production facility is located at 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex.

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Black Ops Brewing August 20 · Fresno, CA ·

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Black Ops Brewing August 20 ·

Just a reminder that tonight (Thursday) from 6 to 8 pm, our production facility will be open. Come on by for a flight, a pint, get that growler filled, check out our new 22 oz. bottles, & glassware, etc. We are located at 2985 N. Burl, on Shields between Fowler and Armstrong, in the Yamabe & Horn complex.

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Stephen Sanchez can we bring our own growler? and how much for fills sorry had to ask . Like · Reply · 1 · August 20 at 1:54pm Black Ops Brewing As long as you cover the logo of the other brewery we can fill it. Most people use painters tape. Price is $15 or $17 depending on ABV. Like · Reply · August 20 at 1:59pm View more replies

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PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006) OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2018) Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register TEAS Plus Application

Serial Number: 86574511 Filing Date: 03/24/2015

NOTE: Data fields with the * are mandatory under TEAS Plus. The wording "(if applicable)" appears where the field is only mandatory under the facts of the particular application.

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Input Field Entered TEAS Plus YES MARK INFORMATION

*MARK BLACK OPS BREWING

*STANDARD CHARACTERS YES USPTO-GENERATED IMAGE YES LITERAL ELEMENT BLACK OPS BREWING The mark consists of standard characters, *MARK STATEMENT without claim to any particular font, style, size, or color. REGISTER Principal APPLICANT INFORMATION *OWNER OF MARK Black Ops Brewing, Inc. *STREET 2985 N. Burl, Suite 102 *CITY Fresno

*STATE (Required for U.S. applicants) California

*COUNTRY United States

*ZIP/POSTAL CODE (Required for U.S. applicants) 93727

PHONE 5593138759 WEBSITE ADDRESS http://www.blackopsbrewing.com/

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LEGAL ENTITY INFORMATION *TYPE CORPORATION * STATE/COUNTRY OF INCORPORATION California GOODS AND/OR SERVICES AND BASIS INFORMATION *INTERNATIONAL CLASS 032 *IDENTIFICATION Beer *FILING BASIS SECTION 1(a) FIRST USE ANYWHERE DATE At least as early as 10/21/2014 FIRST USE IN COMMERCE DATE At least as early as 02/01/2015

SPECIMEN \\TICRS\EXPORT16\IMAGEOUT FILE NAME(S) 16\865\745\86574511\xml1\ FTK0003.JPG

SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION Example of mark used on website *INTERNATIONAL CLASS 043 *IDENTIFICATION Taproom services featuring craft beer *FILING BASIS SECTION 1(a) FIRST USE ANYWHERE DATE At least as early as 10/21/2014 FIRST USE IN COMMERCE DATE At least as early as 02/01/2015

SPECIMEN \\TICRS\EXPORT16\IMAGEOUT FILE NAME(S) 16\865\745\86574511\xml1\ FTK0004.JPG

Example of mark used on website and at the SPECIMEN DESCRIPTION tap room ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS INFORMATION

*TRANSLATION (if applicable)

*TRANSLITERATION (if applicable)

*CLAIMED PRIOR REGISTRATION (if applicable)

*CONSENT (NAME/LIKENESS) (if applicable)

*CONCURRENT USE CLAIM (if applicable) ATTORNEY INFORMATION NAME Justin Campagne

2 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-5 Filed 11/02/15 Page 4 of 10 FIRM NAME Campagne, Campagne, & Lerner STREET 1685 N. Helm CITY Fresno STATE California COUNTRY United States ZIP/POSTAL CODE 93727 PHONE 559-255-1637 FAX 559-252-9617 EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected] AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL Yes CORRESPONDENCE INFORMATION *NAME Justin Campagne FIRM NAME Campagne, Campagne, & Lerner *STREET 1685 N. Helm *CITY Fresno

*STATE (Required for U.S. applicants) California

*COUNTRY United States *ZIP/POSTAL CODE 93727 PHONE 559-255-1637 FAX 559-252-9617 *EMAIL ADDRESS [email protected]

*AUTHORIZED TO COMMUNICATE VIA EMAIL Yes FEE INFORMATION APPLICATION FILING OPTION TEAS Plus NUMBER OF CLASSES 2 FEE PER CLASS 225 *TOTAL FEE PAID 450 SIGNATURE INFORMATION * SIGNATURE /Brandon Broussard/ * SIGNATORY'S NAME Brandon Broussard

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* SIGNATORY'S POSITION President SIGNATORY'S PHONE NUMBER 559-244-3123 * DATE SIGNED 03/24/2015

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PTO Form 1478 (Rev 9/2006) OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2018)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

TEAS Plus Application

Serial Number: 86574511 Filing Date: 03/24/2015 To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: BLACK OPS BREWING (Standard Characters, see mark) The literal element of the mark consists of BLACK OPS BREWING. The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font, style, size, or color.

The applicant, Black Ops Brewing, Inc., a corporation of California, having an address of 2985 N. Burl, Suite 102 Fresno, California 93727 United States requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended, for the following:

For specific filing basis information for each item, you must view the display within the Input Table. International Class 032: Beer

In International Class 032, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 10/21/2014, and first used in commerce at least as early as 02/01/2015, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Example of mark used on website. Specimen File1

For specific filing basis information for each item, you must view the display within the Input Table. International Class 043: Taproom services featuring craft beer

In International Class 043, the mark was first used by the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee predecessor in interest at least as early as 10/21/2014, and first used in commerce at least as early as 02/01/2015, and is now in use in such commerce. The applicant is submitting one(or more) specimen(s) showing the mark as used in commerce on or in connection with any item in the class of listed goods/services, consisting of a(n) Example of mark used on website and at the tap room.

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For informational purposes only, applicant's website address is: http://www.blackopsbrewing.com/ The applicant's current Attorney Information: Justin Campagne of Campagne, Campagne, & Lerner 1685 N. Helm Fresno, California 93727 United States

The applicant's current Correspondence Information: Justin Campagne Campagne, Campagne, & Lerner 1685 N. Helm Fresno, California 93727 559-255-1637(phone) 559-252-9617(fax) [email protected] (authorized) E-mail Authorization: I authorize the USPTO to send e-mail correspondence concerning the application to the applicant or applicant's attorney at the e-mail address provided above. I understand that a valid e- mail address must be maintained and that the applicant or the applicant's attorney must file the relevant subsequent application-related submissions via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). Failure to do so will result in an additional processing fee of $50 per international class of goods/services.

A fee payment in the amount of $450 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 2 class(es).

Declaration

The signatory believes that: if the applicant is filing the application under 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(a), the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; the applicant or the applicant's related company or licensee is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application, and such use by the applicant's related company or licensee inures to the benefit of the applicant; the specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and/or if the applicant filed an application under 15 U.S.C. Section 1051(b), Section 1126(d), and/or Section 1126(e), the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; the applicant has a bona fide intention to use or use through the applicant's related company or licensee the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application. The signatory believes that to the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other person has the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other person, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive. The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. Section 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of the application or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Signature: /Brandon Broussard/ Date Signed: 03/24/2015

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RAM Sale Number: 86574511 RAM Accounting Date: 03/25/2015

Serial Number: 86574511 Internet Transmission Date: Tue Mar 24 14:47:01 EDT 2015 TEAS Stamp: USPTO/FTK-208.106.125.22-201503241447016 07333-86574511-5305acdd24a6738f135e2a256 3f5538d924ffa866218033dbe6c359233e23d8e- CC-1069-20150324135209846902

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To: Black Ops Brewing, Inc. ([email protected]) Subject: U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 86574511 - BLACK OPS BREWING - N/A Sent: 7/1/2015 11:05:37 AM Sent As: [email protected] Attachments: Attachment - 1 Attachment - 2 Attachment - 3 Attachment - 4 Attachment - 5 Attachment - 6 Attachment - 7 Attachment - 8 Attachment - 9 Attachment - 10 Attachment - 11 Attachment - 12 Attachment - 13 Attachment - 14 Attachment - 15 Attachment - 16 Attachment - 17 Attachment - 18 Attachment - 19 Attachment - 20 Attachment - 21 Attachment - 22 Attachment - 23 Attachment - 24 Attachment - 25 Attachment - 26 Attachment - 27 Attachment - 28 Attachment - 29 Attachment - 30 Attachment - 31 Attachment - 32 Attachment - 33 Attachment - 34

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UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO) OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) ABOUT APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION

U.S. APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 86574511

MARK: BLACK OPS BREWING *86574511* CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS: JUSTIN CAMPAGNE CLICK HERE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER: Campagne Campagne & Lerner http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp 1685 N Helm Ave Fresno, CA 93727-1637 VIEW YOUR APPLICATION FILE

APPLICANT: Black Ops Brewing, Inc.

CORRESPONDENT’S REFERENCE/DOCKET NO : N/A CORRESPONDENT E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

OFFICE ACTION

STRICT DEADLINE TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER TO AVOID ABANDONMENT OF APPLICANT’S TRADEMARK APPLICATION, THE USPTO MUST RECEIVE APPLICANT’S COMPLETE RESPONSE TO THIS LETTER WITHIN 6 MONTHS OF THE ISSUE/MAILING DATE BELOW.

ISSUE/MAILING DATE: 7/1/2015

The referenced application has been reviewed by the assigned trademark examining attorney. Applicant must respond timely and completely to the issue(s) below. 15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.62(a), 2.65(a); TMEP §§711, 718.03.

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SUMMARY OF ISSUES that applicant must address:

Section 2(d) Refusal – Likelihood of Confusion Prior-Filed Application Specimen Refused – Advertising for Goods Specimen Refused – Mark Not in Connection with Services Disclaimer

SECTION 2(d) REFUSAL – LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION

Registration of the applied-for mark is refused because of a likelihood of confusion with the mark in U.S. Registration No. 3636236. Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. §1052(d); see TMEP §§1207.01 et seq. See the enclosed registration.

Applicant’s mark is BLACK OPS BREWING (in standard character form) for “beer” in International Class 032 and “Taproom services featuring craft beer” in International Class 043. Registrant’s mark is BROOKLYN BLACK OPS (also in standard character form) for “beer” in International Class 032.

Trademark Act Section 2(d) bars registration of an applied-for mark that so resembles a registered mark that it is likely a potential consumer would be confused, mistaken, or deceived as to the source of the goods and services of the applicant and registrant. See 15 U.S.C. §1052(d). A determination of likelihood of confusion under Section 2(d) is made on a case-by case basis and the factors set forth in In re E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d 1357, 177 USPQ 563 (C.C.P.A. 1973) aid in this determination. Citigroup Inc. v. Capital City Bank Grp., Inc., 637 F.3d 1344, 1349, 98 USPQ2d 1253, 1256 (Fed. Cir. 2011) (citing On-Line Careline, Inc. v. Am. Online, Inc., 229 F.3d 1080, 1085, 56 USPQ2d 1471, 1474 (Fed. Cir. 2000)). Not all the du Pont factors, however, are necessarily relevant or of equal weight, and any one of the factors may control in a given case, depending upon the evidence of record. Citigroup Inc. v. Capital City Bank Grp., Inc., 637 F.3d at 1355, 98 USPQ2d at 1260; In re Majestic Distilling Co., 315 F.3d 1311, 1315, 65 USPQ2d 1201, 1204 (Fed. Cir. 2003); see In re E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., 476 F.2d at 1361-62, 177 USPQ at 567.

In this case, the following factors are the most relevant: similarity of the marks, similarity and nature of the goods and services, and similarity of the trade channels of the goods and services. See In re Viterra Inc., 671 F.3d 1358, 1361-62, 101 USPQ2d 1905, 1908 (Fed. Cir. 2012); In re Dakin’s Miniatures Inc. , 59 USPQ2d 1593, 1595-96 (TTAB 1999); TMEP §§1207.01 et seq.

Comparison of the Marks

Marks are compared in their entireties for similarities in appearance, sound, connotation, and commercial impression. Stone Lion Capital Partners, LP v. Lion Capital LLP, 746 F.3d 1317, 1321, 110 USPQ2d 1157, 1160 (Fed. Cir. 2014) (quoting Palm Bay Imps., Inc. v. Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Maison Fondee En 1772, 396 F. 3d 1369, 1371, 73 USPQ2d 1689, 1691 (Fed. Cir. 2005)); TMEP §1207.01(b)-(b)(v). “Similarity in any one of these elements may be sufficient to find the marks confusingly similar.” In re Davia, 110 USPQ2d 1810, 1812 (TTAB 2014) (citing In re White Swan Ltd., 8 USPQ2d 1534, 1535 (TTAB 1988); In re 1st USA Realty Prof’ls , Inc., 84 USPQ2d 1581, 1586 (TTAB 2007)); TMEP §1207.01(b).

When comparing marks, the test is not whether the marks can be distinguished in a side-by-side

3 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-6 Filed 11/02/15 Page 5 of 59 comparison, but rather whether the marks are sufficiently similar in terms of their overall commercial impression that confusion as to the source of the goods and services offered under the respective marks is likely to result. Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. v. Societe des Produits Nestle S.A., 685 F.3d 1046, 1053, 103 USPQ2d 1435, 1440 (Fed. Cir. 2012); In re Davia, 110 USPQ2d 1810, 1813 (TTAB 2014); TMEP §1207.01(b). The proper focus is on the recollection of the average purchaser, who retains a general rather than specific impression of trademarks. United Global Media Grp., Inc. v. Tseng, 112 USPQ2d 1039, 1049, (TTAB 2014); L’Oreal S.A. v. Marcon, 102 USPQ2d 1434, 1438 (TTAB 2012); TMEP §1207.01(b).

In this case, applicant’s mark, BLACK OPS BREWING, is highly similar in sound, appearance, meaning and overall commercial impression to registrant’s mark, BROOKLYN BLACK OPS. Both marks contain the identical wording BLACK OPS. Marks may be confusingly similar in appearance where similar terms or phrases or similar parts of terms or phrases appear in the compared marks and create a similar overall commercial impression. See Crocker Nat’l Bank v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce , 228 USPQ 689, 690-91 (TTAB 1986), aff’d sub nom. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce v. Wells Fargo Bank, Nat’l Ass’n , 811 F.2d 1490, 1495, 1 USPQ2d 1813, 1817 (Fed. Cir. 1987) (finding COMMCASH and COMMUNICASH confusingly similar); In re Corning Glass Works, 229 USPQ 65, 66 (TTAB 1985) (finding CONFIRM and CONFIRMCELLS confusingly similar); In re Pellerin Milnor Corp., 221 USPQ 558, 560 (TTAB 1983) (finding MILTRON and MILLTRONICS confusingly similar); TMEP §1207.01(b)(ii)-(iii).

Comparison of the Goods and Services

When analyzing an applicant’s and registrant’s goods and services for similarity and relatedness, that determination is based on the description of the goods and services stated in the application and registration at issue, not on extrinsic evidence of actual use. See Octocom Sys. Inc. v. Hous. Computers Servs. Inc., 918 F.2d 937, 942, 16 USPQ2d 1783, 1787 (Fed. Cir. 1990); see also Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Packard Press Inc., 281 F.3d 1261, 1267, 62 USPQ2d 1001, 1004 (Fed. Cir. 2002).

Absent restrictions in an application and/or registration, the identified goods and services are presumed to travel in the same channels of trade to the same class of purchasers. Citigroup Inc. v. Capital City Bank Grp., Inc., 637 F.3d 1344, 1356, 98 USPQ2d 1253, 1261 (Fed. Cir. 2011); Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Packard Press Inc., 281 F.3d at 1268, 62 USPQ2d at 1005. Additionally, unrestricted and broad identifications are presumed to encompass all goods and services of the type described. See In re Jump Designs, 80 USPQ2d 1370, 1374 (TTAB 2006); In re Linkvest S.A., 24 USPQ2d 1716, 1716 (TTAB 1992).

The registrant’s goods are identified as “beer” in International Class 032. The applicant’s goods and services are identified as “beer” in International Class 032 and “Taproom services featuring craft beer” in International Class 043.

In this case, both applicant and registrant provide beer. The identifications set forth in the application and registration are identical in part and have no restrictions as to nature, type, channels of trade, or classes of purchasers. Therefore, it is presumed that these goods travel in all normal channels of trade, and are available to the same class of purchasers. See Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. v. Societe des Produits Nestle S.A., 685 F.3d 1046, 1053, 103 USPQ2d 1435, 1440 (Fed. Cir. 2012). Accordingly, the goods and services of applicant and the registrant are considered related for purposes of the likelihood of confusion analysis. In addition, the attached Internet evidence demonstrates the relatedness of applicant’s goods and services to registrant’s goods.

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The trademark examining attorney has attached evidence from the USPTO’s X-Search database consisting of a number of third-party marks registered for use in connection with the same or similar goods and services as those of both applicant and registrant in this case. This evidence shows that the goods and services listed therein, namely beer and taproom services, are of a kind that may emanate from a single source under a single mark. See In re Anderson, 101 USPQ2d 1912, 1919 (TTAB 2012); In re Albert Trostel & Sons Co., 29 USPQ2d 1783, 1785-86 (TTAB 1993); In re Mucky Duck Mustard Co., 6 USPQ2d 1467, 1470 n.6 (TTAB 1988); TMEP §1207.01(d)(iii).

The marks are similar in sound, appearance, meaning, and overall commercial impression and the goods and services are identical in part. It is likely that consumers will mistakenly believe the goods and services emanate from the same source. The overriding concern is not only to prevent buyer confusion as to the source of the goods and services, but to protect the registrant from adverse commercial impact due to use of a similar mark by a newcomer. See In re Shell Oil Co., 992 F.2d 1204, 1208, 26 USPQ2d 1687, 1690 (Fed. Cir. 1993). Therefore, any doubt regarding a likelihood of confusion determination is resolved in favor of the registrant. TMEP §1207.01(d)(i); see Hewlett-Packard Co. v. Packard Press, Inc., 281 F.3d 1261, 1265, 62 USPQ2d 1001, 1003 (Fed. Cir. 2002); In re Hyper Shoppes (Ohio), Inc., 837 F.2d 463, 464-65, 6 USPQ2d 1025, 1026 (Fed. Cir. 1988). Accordingly, registration is refused pursuant to Section 2(d) of the Trademark Act.

Although applicant’s mark has been refused registration, applicant may respond to the refusal by submitting evidence and arguments in support of registration.

Applicant should note the following potential ground for refusal.

PRIOR-FILED APPLICATION

The filing date of pending U.S. Application Serial No. 86478611 precedes applicant’s filing date. See attached referenced application. If the mark in the referenced application registers, applicant’s mark may be refused registration under Trademark Act Section 2(d) because of a likelihood of confusion between the two marks. See 15 U.S.C. §1052(d); 37 C.F.R. §2.83; TMEP §§1208 et seq. Therefore, upon receipt of applicant’s response to this Office action, action on this application may be suspended pending final disposition of the earlier-filed referenced application.

In response to this Office action, applicant may present arguments in support of registration by addressing the issue of the potential conflict between applicant’s mark and the mark in the referenced application. Applicant’s election not to submit arguments at this time in no way limits applicant’s right to address this issue later if a refusal under Section 2(d) issues.

If applicant responds to the refusals, applicant must also respond to the requirements set forth below.

SPECIMEN REFUSED – ADVERTISING FOR GOODS

Registration is refused because the specimen in International Class 032 consists of advertising material and thus does not show the applied-for mark in use in commerce for the identified goods for each international class. Trademark Act Sections 1 and 45, 15 U.S.C. §§1051, 1127; 37 C.F.R. §§2.34(a)(1)(iv), 2.56(a); TMEP §§904, 904.07(a). Advertising materials are generally not acceptable as specimens to show use in commerce for goods. See In re MediaShare Corp., 43 USPQ2d 1304, 1307 (TTAB 1997); In re Schiapparelli Searle, 26 USPQ2d 1520, 1522 (TTAB 1993); TMEP §904.04(b), (c).

5 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-6 Filed 11/02/15 Page 7 of 59 An application based on Trademark Act Section 1(a) must include a specimen showing the applied-for mark in use in commerce for each international class of goods identified in the application or amendment to allege use. 15 U.S.C. §1051(a)(1); 37 C.F.R. §§2.34(a)(1)(iv), 2.56(a); TMEP §§904, 904.07(a).

Examples of specimens for goods include tags, labels, instruction manuals, containers, photographs that show the mark on the actual goods or packaging, and displays associated with the actual goods at their point of sale. See TMEP §§904.03 et seq. Webpages may also be specimens for goods when they include a picture or textual description of the goods associated with the mark and the means to order the goods. TMEP §904.03(i).

Applicant may respond to this refusal by satisfying one of the following for each applicable international class:

(1) Submit a different specimen (a verified “substitute” specimen ) that (a) was in actual use in commerce at least as early as the filing date of the application or prior to the filing of an amendment to allege use and (b) shows the mark in actual use in commerce for the goods identified in the application or amendment to allege use.

(2) Amend the filing basis to intent to use under Section 1(b), for which no specimen is required. This option will later necessitate additional fee(s) and filing requirements such as providing a specimen.

For an overview of both response options referenced above and instructions on how to satisfy either option online using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) form, please go to http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/law/specimen.jsp.

SPECIMEN REFUSED – MARK NOT IN CONNECTION WITH SERVICES

Registration is refused because the specimen does not show the applied-for mark in use in commerce in connection with any of the services specified in International Class 043 in the application or amendment to allege use. Trademark Act Sections 1 and 45, 15 U.S.C. §§1051, 1127; 37 C.F.R. §§2.34(a)(1)(iv), 2.56(a); In re Chengdu AOBI Info. Tech. Co., 111 USPQ2d 2080, 2081-82 (TTAB 2011); TMEP §§904, 904.07(a), 1301.04(d), (g)(i). Specifically, the specimen shows applicant’s mark in connection with craft beer and brewing, without reference to taproom services featuring craft beer.

An application based on Trademark Act Section 1(a) must include a specimen showing the applied-for mark in use in commerce for each international class of services identified in the application or amendment to allege use. 15 U.S.C. §1051(a)(1); 37 C.F.R. §§2.34(a)(1)(iv), 2.56(a); TMEP §§904, 904.07(a).

Examples of specimens for services include advertising and marketing materials, brochures, photographs of business signage and billboards, and webpages that show the mark used in the actual sale, rendering, or advertising of the services. See TMEP §1301.04(a), (h)(iv)(C).

Applicant may respond to this refusal by satisfying one of the following for each applicable international class:

(1) Submit a different specimen (a verified “substitute” specimen ) that (a) was in actual use in commerce at least as early as the filing date of the application or prior to the filing of an

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DISCLAIMER

Applicant must disclaim the wording “BREWING” because it merely describes an ingredient, quality, characteristic, function, feature, purpose, or use of applicant’s goods and services, and thus is an unregistrable component of the mark. See 15 U.S.C. §§1052(e)(1), 1056(a); DuoProSS Meditech Corp. v. Inviro Med. Devices, Ltd., 695 F.3d 1247, 1251, 103 USPQ2d 1753, 1755 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (quoting In re Oppedahl & Larson LLP, 373 F.3d 1171, 1173, 71 USPQ2d 1370, 1371 (Fed. Cir. 2004)); TMEP §§1213, 1213.03(a).

The attached evidence shows this wording means “the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast.” Therefore, the wording merely describes a feature of applicant’s goods and services. Specifically, applicant brews beer and provides a taproom featuring brewed beer.

An applicant may not claim exclusive rights to terms that others may need to use to describe their goods and/or services in the marketplace. See Dena Corp. v. Belvedere Int’l, Inc. , 950 F.2d 1555, 1560, 21 USPQ2d 1047, 1051 (Fed. Cir. 1991); In re Aug. Storck KG, 218 USPQ 823, 825 (TTAB 1983). A disclaimer of unregistrable matter does not affect the appearance of the mark; that is, a disclaimer does not physically remove the disclaimed matter from the mark. See Schwarzkopf v. John H. Breck, Inc., 340 F.2d 978, 978, 144 USPQ 433, 433 (C.C.P.A. 1965); TMEP §1213.

If applicant does not provide the required disclaimer, the USPTO may refuse to register the entire mark. See In re Stereotaxis Inc., 429 F.3d 1039, 1040-41, 77 USPQ2d 1087, 1088-89 (Fed. Cir. 2005); TMEP §1213.01(b).

Applicant should submit a disclaimer in the following standardized format:

No claim is made to the exclusive right to use “BREWING” apart from the mark as shown.

For an overview of disclaimers and instructions on how to satisfy this disclaimer requirement online using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) form, please go to http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/law/disclaimer.jsp.

TEAS PLUS OR TEAS REDUCED FEE (TEAS RF) APPLICANTS – TO MAINTAIN LOWER FEE, ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET, INCLUDING SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS ONLINE: Applicants who filed their application online using the lower-fee TEAS Plus or TEAS RF application form must (1) file certain documents online using TEAS, including responses to Office actions (see TMEP §§819.02(b), 820.02(b) for a complete list of these documents); (2) maintain a

7 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-6 Filed 11/02/15 Page 9 of 59 valid e-mail correspondence address; and (3) agree to receive correspondence from the USPTO by e-mail throughout the prosecution of the application. See 37 C.F.R. §§2.22(b), 2.23(b); TMEP §§819, 820. TEAS Plus or TEAS RF applicants who do not meet these requirements must submit an additional processing fee of $50 per international class of goods and/or services. 37 C.F.R. §§2.6(a)(1)(v), 2.22(c), 2.23(c); TMEP §§819.04, 820.04. However, in certain situations, TEAS Plus or TEAS RF applicants may respond to an Office action by authorizing an examiner’s amendment by telephone without incurring this additional fee.

RESPONSE GUIDELINES

For this application to proceed toward registration, applicant must explicitly address each refusal and/or requirement raised in this Office action. If the action includes a refusal, applicant may provide arguments and/or evidence as to why the refusal should be withdrawn and the mark should register. Applicant may also have other options for responding to a refusal and should consider such options carefully. To respond to requirements and certain refusal response options, applicant should set forth in writing the required changes or statements.

If applicant does not respond to this Office action within six months of the issue/mailing date, or responds by expressly abandoning the application, the application process will end, the trademark will fail to register, and the application fee will not be refunded. See 15 U.S.C. §1062(b); 37 C.F.R. §§2.65(a), 2.68(a), 2.209(a); TMEP §§405.04, 718.01, 718.02. Where the application has been abandoned for failure to respond to an Office action, applicant’s only option would be to file a timely petition to revive the application, which, if granted, would allow the application to return to active status. See 37 C.F.R. §2.66; TMEP §1714. There is a $100 fee for such petitions. See 37 C.F.R. §§2.6, 2.66(b)(1).

If applicant has questions regarding this Office action, please telephone or e-mail the assigned trademark examining attorney. All relevant e-mail communications will be placed in the official application record; however, an e-mail communication will not be accepted as a response to this Office action and will not extend the deadline for filing a proper response. See 37 C.F.R. §§2.62(c), 2.191; TMEP §§304.01-.02, 709.04-.05. Further, although the trademark examining attorney may provide additional explanation pertaining to the refusal(s) and/or requirement(s) in this Office action, the trademark examining attorney may not provide legal advice or statements about applicant’s rights. See TMEP §§705.02, 709.06.

/Alison F. Pollack/ Alison F. Pollack Trademark Examining Attorney Law Office 106 571-272-4592 [email protected]

TO RESPOND TO THIS LETTER: Go to http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp. Please wait 48-72 hours from the issue/mailing date before using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), to allow for necessary system updates of the application. For technical assistance with online forms, e-mail [email protected]. For questions about the Office action itself, please contact the assigned trademark examining attorney. E-mail communications will not be accepted as responses to Office actions; therefore, do not respond to this Office action by e-mail.

All informal e-mail communications relevant to this application will be placed in the official application record.

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WHO MUST SIGN THE RESPONSE: It must be personally signed by an individual applicant or someone with legal authority to bind an applicant (i.e., a corporate officer, a general partner, all joint applicants). If an applicant is represented by an attorney, the attorney must sign the response.

PERIODICALLY CHECK THE STATUS OF THE APPLICATION: To ensure that applicant does not miss crucial deadlines or official notices, check the status of the application every three to four months using the Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) system at http://tsdr.uspto.gov/. Please keep a copy of the TSDR status screen. If the status shows no change for more than six months, contact the Trademark Assistance Center by e-mail at [email protected] or call 1-800-786- 9199. For more information on checking status, see http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/process/status/.

TO UPDATE CORRESPONDENCE/E-MAIL ADDRESS: Use the TEAS form at http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/correspondence.jsp.

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To: Black Ops Brewing, Inc. ([email protected]) Subject: U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION NO. 86574511 - BLACK OPS BREWING - N/A Sent: 7/1/2015 11:05:40 AM Sent As: [email protected] Attachments:

UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE (USPTO)

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR U.S. TRADEMARK APPLICATION

USPTO OFFICE ACTION (OFFICIAL LETTER) HAS ISSUED ON 7/1/2015 FOR U.S. APPLICATION SERIAL NO. 86574511

Please follow the instructions below:

(1) TO READ THE LETTER: Click on this link or go to http://tsdr.uspto.gov, enter the U.S. application serial number, and click on “Documents.”

The Office action may not be immediately viewable, to allow for necessary system updates of the application, but will be available within 24 hours of this e-mail notification.

(2) TIMELY RESPONSE IS REQUIRED: Please carefully review the Office action to determine (1) how to respond, and (2) the applicable response time period. Your response deadline will be calculated from 7/1/2015 (or sooner if specified in the Office action). For information regarding response time periods, see http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/process/status/responsetime.jsp.

Do NOT hit “Reply” to this e-mail notification, or otherwise e-mail your response because the USPTO does NOT accept e-mails as responses to Office actions. Instead, the USPTO recommends that you respond online using the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS) response form located at http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/teas/response_forms.jsp.

(3) QUESTIONS: For questions about the contents of the Office action itself, please contact the assigned trademark examining attorney. For technical assistance in accessing or viewing the Office action in the Trademark Status and Document Retrieval (TSDR) system, please e-mail [email protected].

WARNING

Failure to file the required response by the applicable response deadline will result in the

57 Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-6 Filed 11/02/15 Page 59 of 59 ABANDONMENT of your application. For more information regarding abandonment, see http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/basics/abandon.jsp.

PRIVATE COMPANY SOLICITATIONS REGARDING YOUR APPLICATION: Private companies not associated with the USPTO are using information provided in trademark applications to mail or e-mail trademark-related solicitations. These companies often use names that closely resemble the USPTO and their solicitations may look like an official government document. Many solicitations require that you pay “fees.”

Please carefully review all correspondence you receive regarding this application to make sure that you are responding to an official document from the USPTO rather than a private company solicitation. All official USPTO correspondence will be mailed only from the “United States Patent and Trademark Office” in Alexandria, VA; or sent by e-mail from the domain “@uspto.gov.” For more information on how to handle private company solicitations, see http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/solicitation_warnings.jsp.

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http://jsgourmet.com/element/blog/brooklyn-black-ops-is-in/ A rare beer and just in time for cold of winter! Brooklyn Black Ops is a dark Stout that was aged for four months in bourbon barrels, bottled flat, and re-fermented in the bottle with Champagne yeast. It lives up to it’s name both in it’s power and its stealth: with fewer than 1000 cases produced and only in the 750ml bottles, it is only targeted to a select few, https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=brooklyn+black+ops 5 5/14 10/23/2015 Facebook Search Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPGand we are lucky enough to be on the Document team. This is the 3-9 beer Filedto have by11/02/15 Page 7 of 26 the fire this winter or with your hearty dinner with us. Available for sale in the restaurant or retail ($29).

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Cracking open Brooklyn Brewery's rare imperial stout.

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Check out my post about the hard-to-find Brooklyn Brewery Black Ops stout that I just put up: http://beerarchive.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/black-ops/ Thanks for looking!

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Yaroslav Kerget @Yaron_kiev · Dec 31   Взял на НГ #brooklynblackops решил шикануть. Это сезонное пиво, вернее стоут. @ Whole Foods Market… instagram.com/p/xR0j5EkYkG/    

Andrew Dominick @andrewdominick · Dec 30 Separating the siblings tomorrow. Left, three years old. Right, 2014. #BrooklynBlackOps #BlackOps… instagram.com/p/xQbYr6uECD/    

Lauren Zahorniak @laurenzahorniak · Dec 29 Enjoying a #brooklynblackops beer at #worldofbeerwestchase Happy Monday! #workstruggles #managementmeeting #happyhour https://twitter.com/search?q=%23brooklynblackops&src=typd 16 2/8 10/23/2015 #brooklynblackops - Twitter Search Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Monday! Document #workstruggles 3-9 Filed #managementmeeting 11/02/15 Page #happyhour 18 of 26    

Danielle Marquardt @DanniBeGood · Dec 22  Les pièces de résistance #prairiebomb #bbt14 #brooklynblackops instagram.com/p/w79nRFrEzQ/    

A McG @aamcg · 25 Sep 2014 2011 #brooklynblackops out of the #beercellar to say #farewellcaptain #cheers instagram.com/p/tYx00kpKwz/    

Demarcus Robinson @DOCisChief · 16 Aug 2014 So serious with the #BrooklynBlackOps // disregard the #burger eater in the background instagram.com/p/ryVuy4QyB9/    

G. Rockett @GAGrock88 · 16 Aug 2014 Apparently, in certain circles, #BrooklynBlackOps is #currency. instagram.com/p/ryUx6-RHOm/    

Brian Daley @BDiGGs82 · 23 Jul 2014 Thanks @britttt121. #brooklynbrewery #brooklynblackops instagram.com/p/qz0v9qwcHO/    

Wille Herzog @WilleHerzog · 12 Jul 2014   Idag får det räcka med en (1) seger-ÖL. #AIK #BrooklynBlackOps

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Monks American Bar @monksamerican · 7 May 2014 Brooklyn Black OPS #brooklynblackops #brooklynbrewery #blackops #brooklyn #newyork #craftbeer… instagram.com/p/nsiEGJAHj3/     1

Br00zR 父 . 28 @Br00zR · 25 Apr 2014 #BrooklynBlackOps #beer #28 £28 a bottle instagram.com/p/nOlqBRRg05/    

Digital Dave @DHFordIV4 · 21 Apr 2014 #BrooklynBlackOps - Drinking a Black Ops (2013) by @brooklynbrewery - untp.it/1nDBO0X #photo https://twitter.com/search?q=%23brooklynblackops&src=typd 17 3/8 10/23/2015 #brooklynblackops - Twitter Search Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-9 Filed 11/02/15 Page 19 of 26

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Austra Zubkovs @austrazub · 4 Mar 2014  #BrooklynBlackOps does not exist. But if it did..... #GoHome #NothingToSeeHere @ Pine Box Rock Shop instagram.com/p/lJmTSZRD64/    

robyn @rVz7 · 25 Feb 2014 Just realized I spent more on a bottle of beer than I do on wine #BrooklynBlackOps #doesntexist     1

Mike Dawkins @BeardedTailor · 7 Feb 2014  Boom. #BrooklynBlackOps Bourbon barrel stout. 11.5% instagram.com/p/kI9RVDg1M1/    

independentspirit @indiespiritbath · 3 Feb 2014 Well lets try this again. #Brooklynblackops #Fingerscrossed    

Jared Lewinski @woodsmanplayrit · 22 Jan 2014 Beer Club tonight showcasing #brooklynblackops and will be making a starter for a Belgian ipa on Friday. Fun never stops here!    

Shelton Hollers @Shollers · 16 Jan 2014 Thank you garrettoliver for #brooklynblackops the best stout that never happened instagram.com/p/jP_CpYlorC/    

Corner Wine Bar @cornerwinebar · 13 Jan 2014 Brooklyn Black Ops, get some! #craftbeer #Brooklynblackops #drinkbeer

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michael kyriakides @woof89 · 12 Jan 2014 #getwell #package #epic #brooklyn #brooklynblackops #beer #roses from @_innershell instagram.com/p/jGCHzIgiaS/    

The Abbey Brewing Co @AbbeyBrewingMIA · 9 Jan 2014 Special allotment of the legendary #brooklynblackops will be arriving abbeybrewingmia Friday January… instagram.com/p/i-fHlvKdpg/    

Edwin Milstein @jollydemon · 4 Jan 2014 Finally popped open my #brooklynblackops. Been dying to see what a #$30beer tastes like. Oh so good!… instagram.com/p/ixXYdZKTlB/     1

Russell Ojers @R_Ojers · 31 Dec 2013 A great New Year's celebration. Good friends and great drinks - got to try some really good beers, like #BrooklynBlackOps #HappyNewYear    

J.R.S. @jrswartz2011 · 31 Dec 2013 @Coleybeerman-Happy New Year!! May 2014 be filled w/health & good beer #brooklynblackops #doesntexist #udidntseeanything     1

Claire Bear @Sport13Bear · 23 Dec 2013  #Brooklynblackops #beer #brooklynbrew #yum #planbstamford @ Plan B Burger Bar instagram.com/p/iR4pLBG3ds/     1

Tavola Pizza @TavolaPizza · 21 Dec 2013 Tavola Holiday Party in full swing! #brooklynblackops giveaway winner! fb.me/19sMl02s0    

Victor Lagasi @TheVictor75 · 21 Dec 2013 Merry Christmas to me! #Brooklynblackops #Gooseislandbourboncounty #barrelaged… instagram.com/p/iMmFefGTay/    

8 North Broadway @8NorthBroadway · 20 Dec 2013 Bourbon barrel aged, bottled flat and refermented with champagne yeast? What's this you ask? #brooklynblackops... fb.me/MuJU6mb6    

Felipe Cattani @Felipe_Cattani · 23 Nov 2013  @tea #beers #instagirl #girlxgirl #cervejaehluz #hashtagbytea#instabeer #deusbeer #brooklynblackops @… instagram.com/p/hEzclktp-s/ https://twitter.com/search?q=%23brooklynblackops&src=typd 19 5/8 10/23/2015 #brooklynblackops - Twitter Search #deusbeer #brooklynblackops @… instagram.com/p/hEzclktp-s/ Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-9 Filed 11/02/15 Page 21 of 26    

Chelsea Enness @ChelseaEnness · 27 Sep 2013 We're doing it!! Beer date with chelleaphant. #brooklyn #blackops #brooklynblackops instagram.com/p/ex3bxMpLLk/    

Leah Sadoian @leah_sadoian · 6 Aug 2013 yes, this is real. that color alone makes me drool, not to mention "aged in bourbon barrels" #brooklynblackops

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Josh Daiker @JJDaiker · 20 Jun 2013 @chasmill70 @solo1013 whoa... We gotta locate this brew. I am guessing ny buddies at @fourfirkins will be getting some. #brooklynblackops     View conversation

gissell @tammygissell · 11 Jun 2013 #brooklynblackops instagram.com/p/acYi7YmdBu/    

john + lovina arcara @johnandlovina · 17 May 2013  Hmmmm. Decisions, decision. What to bring for #sushi tonight #brooklynblackops #brooklyn… instagram.com/p/ZbbsHzGLdm/    

Neil Powell @Gr1ngo_ · 27 Mar 2013 @CF24BottleShop I'll let you guys know how it tastes in an hour or so #brooklynblackops

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Nick C @GrABSNewYork · 23 Mar 2013 https://twitter.com/search?q=%23brooklynblackops&src=typd 20 6/8 10/23/2015 #brooklynblackops - Twitter Search Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Nick Document C @GrABSNewYork 3-9 Filed· 23 Mar 11/02/15 2013 Page 22 of 26 Yes. This is happening. #BrooklynBrewery #brooklyn #brooklynblackops instagram.com/p/XOAgpqSGZr/    

Rebecca Jarvis  @RebeccaJarvis · 27 Feb 2013 It exists. And to my palate, it's delish @brooklynbrewery #BrooklynBlackOps Thx @brewersassoc @herzmuses 4 sharing!

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Cameron Mitchell @CollectiveMindP · 11 Feb 2013 #brooklynblackops instagr.am/p/VnxQU_jnBB/    

Matty Ryan @mattyjryan_atl · 10 Feb 2013 Broke into the Brooklyn Black Ops. Yum. #brooklynblackops #brooklynbrewery instagr.am/p/VklJDgMb4C/    

EMita @EMita2323 · 10 Feb 2013 #BrooklynBlackOps - Stout aged in bourbon barrels...say goodnite!

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Fernando Aquino @nandico · 8 Feb 2013  Pre-carnival directly from #brooklyn - #brooklynbrewery #brooklynblackops @ HUGE Inc. instagr.am/p/Ve_cDlKZYH/    

Josh Wright @bikr · 25 Jan 2013 #BrooklynBlackOps it does exist... If you don't know what this is? You might not know beer. vine.co/v/b50gxIapPa7     https://twitter.com/search?q=%23brooklynblackops&src=typd 21 7/8 10/23/2015 #brooklynblackops - Twitter Search Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-9 Filed 11/02/15 Page 23 of 26 John Powell @JPowell930 · 18 Jan 2013 #brooklynbrewery #brooklyn #brooklynblackops #beer #stoutagedinbourbonbarrels#gettinrighttonight instagr.am/p/UpXvmboWZ2/    

Patrick Bader @pdbader · 12 Jan 2013 Beer Haul. Just another day. dogfishbeer #dogfishhead #immortale #brooklynbrewery #brooklynblackops #blacko instagr.am/p/UZWSENhOED/    

John Hernandez @JohnnyWoods3 · 30 Dec 2012 @hihatph #BrooklynBlackOps 1 left. 24 taps

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Brewed by Brooklyn Brewery overall Tick this beer for your profile Style: Imperial Stout 100 Brooklyn, New York USA Serve in Snifter Rate This bottled on tap Broad Distribution 94 common available style Statistics send corrections | shelftag | edit barcodes | update pic

Locate Sellers RATINGS: 883 WEIGHTED AVG: 3.96/5 SEASONAL: Special EST. CALORIES: 315 ABV: 10.5%

* picture credits Share copyright may apply COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION Barrel-aged in Woodford Reserve bottles. Brooklyn Black Ops does not exist. However, if it did exist, it would be a robust stout concocted by the Brooklyn brewing team under cover of secrecy tags and hidden from everyone else at the brewery. Supposedly, "Black Ops" was aged for four #barrel-aged months in bourbon barrels, bottled flat, and re-fermented with Champagne yeast, creating big #bourbon barrel chocolate and coffee flavors with a rich underpinning of vanilla-like oak notes. They say it’s #champagne yeast vanishingly rare. We have no idea what they’re talking about.

More Imperial Stouts By Style Sound Ursus Spelaeus 68 Terrapin Oaked Wake-n-Bake Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout 92 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Score My Friends Rated By Ticked By Alpha State Levemand (Laphroiag and Kentucky Bourbon BA Blend) 67 Straight To Ale Laika Russian AROMA APPEARANCE TASTE PALATE OVERALL 4 8/10 4/5 8/10 4/5 16/20 Imperial Stout 76 blutt59 (6277) - Dallas, Texas, USA - OCT 10, 2015 Stone Mikhail’s Odd 92 The Kernel Breakfast Stout (French 2010 Bottle from dchemla in trade, sticky black brown color with mild whiskey nose, sweet malt Oak) 69

treatment with coffee whiskey Flavors, well refined smooth finish Fremont Dark Star 68 8 Wired Bumaye 80

3.6 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 14/20 GRM (3388) - Aylmer, Quebec, CANADA - OCT 9, 2015

Black bottle, 2013 vintage, 1 pint 9.4 ounces, savoured on October 9 2015; eye: liquorice, opaque, dark brown head that turns into a ring, slight lacing; nose: bourbon, roasted barley, ink, slight anise, light vanilla; mouth: bourbon, roasted barley, ink, slight anise, light vanilla, finale in bourbon with good presence of anise, full body, below-average carbonation, velvety texture; overall: fine FRANÇAIS Bouteille noire, millésime 2013, 1 pinte 9,4 onces, 11,5 %, savourée le 9 octobre 2015; œil : réglisse, opaque, mouse brun foncé qui se transforme en un anneau, très légère dentelle; nez : bourbon, orge torréfiée, encre, très léger anis, léger vanille; bouche : bourbon, orge torréfiée, encre, très léger anis, léger vanille, finale en bourbon avec bonne présence d’anis, corsée, carbonatation sous la moyenne, texture veloutée; en résumé : bien

3.8 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 15/20 jcr (2397) - Jasper, Indiana, USA - OCT 6, 2015

Bottle. Pitch black body with a frothy tan/brown head, Big aroma (as expected) of bourbon, chocolate, roasted malts, vanilla, oak, coffee. A hint of soy sauce. The flavor is moderately to heavily sweet and lightly to moderately bitter. It finishes lightly sweet and moderately bitter. Full body, velvety/oily texture, soft carbonation. Lots of bourbon and oak in the taste tempered by bitter roast, coffee, chocolate. Lighter taste of dark fruits, licorice. Peppery alcohol at the end. Thanks Jennifer.

3.5 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 3/5 OVERALL 14/20 shrubber85 (9363) - Greenville, Indiana, USA - SEP 23, 2015

Bottle. Bourbon, chocolate malt and grass aroma. Dark black-brown with small head. Extremely http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/brooklyn-black-ops/82103/ 10 1/3 10/23/2015 Brooklyn Black Ops Casestrong 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG bourbon flavor dominates - light coffee, Documentchocolate malt, and 3-10 hay flavors. Filed Light 11/02/15 body. Tastes Page 12 of 64 more like bourbon and water - beer takes a back seat in this one.

4 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 16/20 mR_fr0g (6219) - Hertfordshire, ENGLAND - SEP 12, 2015

Bottle shared at The Cad’s 10 year get together. 29/03/2015. 2012 bottle . Huge thankst to Daniel. Really black coloured pour with a steadfast tan head. Aromais big dark liquorice, dark malt, ashy, charred wood. Flavour is composed smooth dark malts, marshmallow, liquorice, charcoal. Palate is full and velvety, little cream. Lovely stuff.

4.4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 17/20 Patrickctenchi (5108) - Cox’s Knob, columbus, Indiana, USA - SEP 4, 2015

Bottle: (2012) Pours black.....with a thick, creamy, light brown head. Spicy bourbon, chocolate and vanilla aroma. Flavour is woody, bourbon, licorice, vanilla....a little yeast. Astonishingly light and smooth drinking for the huge heft and flavours..... Really creamy, a slight alcohol warmth. Worth the high price and the long wait while it aged.... Truly an excellent beer.....

3.8 AROMA 8/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 7/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20 chrisbruce (18) - SCOTLAND - AUG 25, 2015

Black with a black and creamy tan head with good duration. Aroma has notes of Bourbon and roasted mals with vanilla notes. Flavor is slightly sweet, high presence of borbon, licorice and coffee beans with dark fruits hints. The final is bittery with bourbon notes, light to medium body with a minimal carbonation on it.

4.8 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 5/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 20/20 RuneStumo (2461) - Haugesund, NORWAY - AUG 15, 2015

15.08.2015. 0,75l Bottle. Abv 11,6%. From New York. Black colour with a low off-white head. Aroma of dark malts, Barrels with oak, Whisky and vanilla. Very rich, very strong. Love the strong and rich body. Coffee. Vanilla. Dark burnt roasted malts. Whisky. OMG this is a fantastic beer.

4.4 AROMA 9/10 APPEARANCE 3/5 TASTE 9/10 PALATE 5/5 OVERALL 18/20 sinfull (1161) - Brooklyn, New York, USA - AUG 13, 2015

Black color ,with thin beige head . Coffee , chocolate and bourbon in aroma. Delicious and great balanced taste of vanilla , dark fruits , chocolate and bourbon. Long , warming finish. Great!

3.8 AROMA 7/10 APPEARANCE 4/5 TASTE 8/10 PALATE 4/5 OVERALL 15/20 Rasmus40 (14485) - Beder, Aarhus, DENMARK - JUL 4, 2015

DØE. Black with a light brown head. Aroma is sweet, roasted malt, chocolate, wood and bourbon. Flavor is quite sweet and rather bitter. Sweet and rather bitter finish. 290515

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Tools Log in or Sign up to report an update. BA SCORE THE BROS Reviews: 803 Hads: 2,208 Frequently Asked Questions 92 - Avg: 4.1 outstanding no score pDev: 13.17% Wants: 447 Shelf Talker 803 Reviews (Send Samples) Gots: 1,158 | FT: 104 Print Shelf Talker Brew ed by: Brooklyn Brew ery New York, United States Other Beer Style Examples Style | ABV Russian Imperial Stout Russian Imperial Stout | 10.50% ABV Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout Availability: Winter North Coast Brewing Co.

Notes & Commercial Description: Ten FIDY Oskar Blues Grill & Brew Beer added by: RixBeer on 12-20-2007 Stone Imperial Russian Stout Brooklyn Black Ops (2008 commercially available version) was aged for four Stone Brewing Co. Educational use only; do not reuse. months in bourbon barrels, bottled flat, and re-fermented in the bottle with Champagne yeast. 940 cases produced. Founders Imperial Stout Founders Brewing Company 10.7%-2008 Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout 11.6%-2009 Brooklyn Brewery 11.3%-2010 10.7%-2011 Parabola 10.5%-2012 Firestone Walker Brewing Co. 11.5%-2013 11.6%-2014 Bell's Expedition Stout Bell's Brewery, Inc.

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Plead The 5th Imperial Stout 4.26/ 5 rDev +3.9% Dark Horse Brewing Company look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5 Samuel Smith's Imperial Stout Samuel Smith Old Brewery (Tadcaster) 2013 Bottle poured into my best brandy snifter. Darkness Look: The body appears dark brown and viscous. The head is mocha colored and appears fine and Surly Brewing Company creamy. The lacing disintegrates into sheets of smooth and creamy broken curtains. Good looking lacing, legs, and movement down the sides of the glass. Great Lakes Blackout Stout Smell: The dominant aromas are of dark chocolate, medium roast, and yeast. Booze and barrel are Great Lakes Brewing Co. definitely in the smell. Some sourness sticks out. View and learn more ... Taste: Nice. Champagne, bourbon barrel, medium roast, and dark chocolate. The champagne yeast combined with the barrel makes this a very unique beer, there is a good touch of sourness. Reminiscent of OK-Si. Feel: Higher level of carbonation for an RIS. Bubbly? The ending has a nice creamy lather.

Overall - Nice drinking here. I did not expect this amount of bourbon and such a pronounced representation of the champagne in this RIS. I am pleasantly surprised. For me, this is very similar to OK-Si.

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mabermud, Oct 01, 2015

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Very dark with some cherry hints. Light tan 1 finger head which disappears quickly.

Smells of bourbon, coffee, tiny bit of the refermentation yeast

Taste is bourbon, coffee, vanilla, roasted malts. Oak and alcohol on the back end.

Too light bodied, fairly carbonated, too much alcohol burn on finish.

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IvoryFoxhole, Sep 19, 2015

3.95/ 5 rDev -3.7% look: 3.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 4

This beer just isn't doing it for me. I was expecting a black as night beer. It poured with a red hue and looks nothing like it should. Very light bodied on the tong, almost porter like.

I wanted this to be think as anything and it did not deliver. Taste is ok but is overshadowed by the light feel which does not pair with such a big beer.

Granted I did age this for a bit so I will try another fresh and re rate as needed.

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iTunesUpdates, Sep 08, 2015

4.13/ 5 rDev +0.7% look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Bottle blend #6, Q4, 2014: Pours black, and a regular pour yields load of brown head. The head is slow to recede, and ends up creamy at the edges with a galaxy of random bubbles in the middle.

Nose is vanilla, light bourbon, little wood (oak). With some whiffs as the beer warms so get a little marshmallow, as well as a light chocolate/coffee/latte note - but they accent the main flavors.

The taste started initially as like a root beer, with additional notes of licorice as the bourbon tastes come on. A few sips later I can get a dark cherry cola taste as an alternative take on the root beer. The bourbon or some other flavor add a little bite/tingle that seems like ginger,or maybe licorice again.

The carbonation I think helps lead me to my soda analogies. However I think the absence of the effervescence is necessary given the lighter weight of this brew. My mouth actually has thin oily film at the end that allows the flavor to linger.

Very enjoyable. A bit more licorice than I expected, and the feel as a whole wasn't as enticing as I'd hope. Blend of flavors are nice, the barrel aging seems integrated fairly well with the beer.

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cjgiant, Sep 08, 2015

4.06/ 5 rDev -1% look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours black as night, but instead of the usual thickness that accompanies most impy stouts with a high abv, this pours very light with high carbonation. A very noticeable effect from the use of champagne yeast.

Huge chocolate, oak, roast, and vanilla aroma.

Chocolate and a huge vanilla flavor explodes through, although the bottle states coffee flavors, aside from a faint roastiness, I'm not getting any of that. The vanilla is tasty, but a bit overpowering. The bourbon is almost non-existent.

Medium-Heavy bodied, high carbonation, very airy and light for an impy stout.

Overall, while I think champagne yeast plays an interesting role, this came off way too sweet. I think this could use a little more bourbon character to cut through the high sweetness.

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larryarms847, Aug 29, 2015

4.23/ 5 rDev +3.2% look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

BQE Q4 2014. Poured from a 750 cork and cage into a tulip, the beer is jet black, with a massive amount of carbonation action throughout the body, with legs of tiny bubbles feeding into a foamy, light tan halo of head. Aromas of subtle white grape on the effervescence given off from the carbonation. Deeper in, you find an entire layer of boozy overlays, followed by rich vanilla, oak spice, earthy tones, chocolate truffle, cocoa nib, and mocha. Flavors are rich chocolate, a nice blend of milk, bitter baker's, and truffle. Layers of rich vanilla, oak spice, bourbon overlays, and a dry wine-like http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/40149/ 14 2/6 10/23/2015 Brooklyn Black OPS | Brooklyn Brewery | BeerAdvocate character. Very dynamic, and the dryness undercuts the otherwise rich, robust, and velvety smooth body.Case The dryness1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG also helps keep the drinkability up despite Documentthe increased ABV and3-10 building Filed warmth. 11/02/15 Page 16 of 64 The finish is smooth and big, and it fades slowly, with a velvety transition that is eventually cleaned crisply off the palate from the last ditch efforts of the carbonation. This is an extremely tasty, extremely unique take on the style.

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GarthDanielson, Jul 15, 2015

2.39/ 5 rDev -41.7% look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 1 | overall: 2.5

It takes an extremely talented brewer to make an barrel aged imperial stout that is completely and utterly lacking in body. honesty it is near impossible to achieve. Congrats, you done it!! how the fuck you did it is beyond me. Perhaps the sugar and carbohydrate hungry champagne yeast ate up everything during fermentation that would give this brew any substance or you forgot to put in any flaked barley, oats or any unmalted grains that would add some mouthfeel to this beer. What an amazing failure this is.

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Jwaks, Jul 15, 2015

4.08/ 5 rDev -0.5% look: 4 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

2012 release, 10.5% ABV, 25.4 oz bottle with cork. Pours black with a large-sized foamy tan head. Smells of bourbon, cocoa, and some roasted malts. The taste was surprisingly mellow; roasted malts, bourbon, dark fruits, and some port flavors. Not as malt forward as most RIS's. The carbonation was average, despite the large head. The mouthfeel was a little thin. Overall, the taste too mellow but had an interesting wine characteristic.

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alarmclock314, Jun 28, 2015

4.35/ 5 rDev +6.1% look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

2014 Bottle. Poured a deep dark black with a thin layer of mocha colored head that lingered a bit. Smells of chocolate, toffee, whiskey and roasted malts. Taste is much the samr. Very smooth for high ABV. Bourbon flavor is nicely folded in on this one. Delicious Imperial stout. Would definitely buy again. Not bitter. Hardly any noticeable ibus. Really tasty.

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uvachief, Jun 19, 2015

3.89/ 5 rDev -5.1% look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

2013 Bottling, pours a dark brown with tan head. This is an interesting brew. The belgian yeast profile makes this stylistically closer to a quad than a stout. The nose is fruity with raisin and cherry (the age might be a factor here) and a heavy hand of cocao powder. Malty with very little bitterness. The back end is boozy (with some acetone) and slightly astringent but not overly so. The flavor falls flat in the finish. The mouthfeel is very nice - thin but with very fine creamy carbonation. If you prefer thick, full bodied stouts - this isn't it. A good show from Brooklyn but it leaves me wanting to drink a good belgian quad instead.

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brianmandell, Jun 08, 2015

4.12/ 5 rDev +0.5% look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

With an opaque ebony appearance, and a head reminiscent of espresso crema, Brooklyn Black Ops looks to be one fine stout. The soda-like bubbles in which the head is comprised of, seem to give one the impression that there is some level of carbonation going on. This is the 2014 Black Ops of 11.6%. The aroma is somewhat unique in that in addition to raisins, vanilla bean, and strong Bourbon Whiskey, a hint of cranberry can be sensed as well. After a sip, the first reaction is that the Bourbon is coming in loud and clear, but there is also a nice cocoa powder element amongst the roasty bitterness. Medium bodied and fairly soft for the ABV, it still warms a bit going down. Overall quite a deluxe brew, but not enough so to really hang amongst the heaviest hitters in the BA stout arena.

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Neorebel, Jun 04, 2015

2.12/ 5 rDev -48.3% look: 2 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.5

Honestly I've had better imperial stouts, black ops is definitely not worth the $25. You really have to let it sit on your pallet for a while to form a opinion of flavor. It's more vanilla (Madagascar) http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/40149/ 15 3/6 10/23/2015 Brooklyn Black OPS | Brooklyn Brewery | BeerAdvocate dominant,Case not1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG the traditional coffee, espresso, chocolate, flavors Document you'd expect. 3-10 Filed 11/02/15 Page 17 of 64 -cheers

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mrcarterxxl, Apr 04, 2015

3.95/ 5 rDev -3.7% look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Unsure vintage - at least a few years old.

Pours black with a caramel ring.

Smell is chocolate, graham crackers, dark sweets, caramel, raisin.

Delicious beer. Decent complexity.

ABV is subtle and refined. Sugary finish.

Drinkability is solid. Not an overpowering beer at 10%. Would seek out again.

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ptykozoon, Mar 30, 2015

4.15/ 5 rDev +1.2% look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

BQE Q4 2014 L - Pours a dak black color with a copious beige head. The lacing is very long lasting and clings well to the glass. S - Chocolate and vanilla with dark fruit and a touch of hops. T - Dark fruit, moderate barrel flavor with balanced malt and hops. O - A pleasant beer from Brooklyn. Worth a try.

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kdahnke123, Mar 28, 2015

4.13/ 5 rDev +0.7% look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Good, but gimmicky and way overpriced. Hard to appreciate tastes with agressive carbonation. Innovative and dangerous as a style for me so worth the $20, once.

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rockaroo, Mar 17, 2015

4.44/ 5 rDev +8.3% look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Awesome beer. Pours jet black with a thick foamy head which is indicative of its carbonation. Tastes of bourbon with some champagne undertones from the yeast fermentation. Very bubbly on the tongue like a champagne. Great beer for a special occasion.

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Drel, Mar 13, 2015

4.16/ 5 rDev +1.5% look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

750mL bottle - 2013 vintage. 11.5% ABV. Poured into a Mikkeller & Friends tasting glass.

A: Pours a dark brown with impressive thick one finger espresso head. Rather impressive retention for such a high ABV beer. Champagne yeast doing its job with aplomb. S: Classic bourbon notes. Dark and fruity, like a christmas cake. Slightly yeasty and bready. T: Bourbon, ash, smoke. Some quad like flavours, raisins, dark fruit. Not too hot, unlike others have experienced with a fresh bottle. Lovely and nuanced. The driest tasting Imperial Stout I've ever encountered. M: Extremely light for the style, almost its party piece. Warms the throat however remains rather spritzy in the mouth. Does not destroy your palate with cloying sweetness, is dangerously drinkable as a result. O: As a lover of thick, sweet stouts, this was a grand departure. Had reservations about drinking it judging it from previous reviews. The thin mouthfeel dominates the equation for me, but not in the negative way that I was expecting. Have a 2014 vintage in the cellar - looking forward to visiting it in a years time.

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mistersifter86, Mar 13, 2015

It's a fantastic.beer, the flavor of tost caramel and vanilla is incredibly. the chanpanoase process add create a different sensation in your mouth gave more drinkhability

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raphaelboschiero, Mar 07, 2015

4.05/ 5 rDev -1.2% look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Brooklyn Black Ops 2921 (2011)

A: Pours an opaque dark brown. Nearly black. A loose espresso foam colored head that disappears. No lacing and no visible carbonation.

S: Smooth bourbon with hints of sweet vanilla and molasses. Pleasant barrel quality. A hint of dried dark fruit like raisins and figs that brings some sweet and sour to the beer. A dry nuttiness that reminds me of a dry brown ale.

T: Bourbon, a touch of vanilla and tobacco. Ash, a bit nutty walnut in the finish with a hint of brown raisin.

M: Mildly carbonated and medium bodied. A little thinner than preferred for a BBA Imperial Stout.

D: Very drinkable. It's been several years since I've had this fresh, so I'm not sure how boozy it is, or how much barrel aging is present, but I can say that this particular bottle has pleasant barrel aging qualities, and the booze at 10.7% is extremely well hidden. It's an easy drinker for sure. I also believe the aging takes a bit away from the lighter, effervescent notes brought on by the champagne yeast. Roasted malts are not part of this stout. This one is more delicate with no in your face elements.

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antott0523, Mar 02, 2015

4.45/ 5 rDev +8.5% look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

2013 Vintage. Very tasty, but I wouldn't continue to age this one any longer (as very, very, slight soy flavor has crept in), but still drinking wonderfully. Bourbon and chocolate notes throughout. Very smooth.

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MtnSoup, Feb 27, 2015

4.28/ 5 rDev +4.4% look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

Lots of licorice in taste and aroma. Bourbon flavor is smooth, not overly sweet like some other BBA Stouts. One of the better mouth feels I've had for this style. The champagne yeast is evident and makes this beer stand out.

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Phigg1102, Feb 24, 2015

3.75/ 5 rDev -8.5% look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Poured a deep black with very light head, and below average head retention. Smelled of strongly of stone fruits with an understone of wine? Taste lacked complexion for me. Drinkable but taste carried the same tangy wine charachteristics while lacking a satisfying level of bourbon. Mouthfeel was suprisingly thin and lingered. Overall a good beer, but not worth seeking out.

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ncustead, Feb 23, 2015

4.73/ 5 rDev +15.4% look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

This is one of the best Bourbon-Barrel Aged stouts you could ask for- the champagne yeast used for the bottle conditioning puts it over the top. Great beer!

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chrismattlin, Feb 18, 2015

3.92/ 5 rDev -4.4% look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4 http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/45/40149/ 17 5/6 10/23/2015 Brooklyn Black OPS | Brooklyn Brewery | BeerAdvocate 2014Case vintage. 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-10 Filed 11/02/15 Page 19 of 64 Big fusel alcohol character and licorice dominate the aroma.

Flavor is sweet, boozy, and licorice, as well. Needs much time to develop.

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barczar, Feb 16, 2015

4.18/ 5 rDev +2% look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

I always age this one a year. First time I had it fresh the beer was way too hot. Ever since I let it sit for a year and it makes a world of difference. Smooth, light and delicate, almost hard to believe it is a stout. Champagne yeast makes this a really interesting brew. Highly recommend

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SFC21, Feb 15, 2015

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FEATURES

9 Outstanding Barrel Aged Beers

ANNE BECERRA

You've seen the term 'barrel aged' all over your local beer shop. Barrel aged stout, barrel aged barleywine, barrel aged IPA...you name it. But what are you getting when you pick up a bottle? For the most part, a barrel aged version of a beer is going to be a fuller flavored —and generally more expensive—version of the base beer, in part thanks to the flavors imparted by the barrel itself (and whatever booze lived in that barrel before your beer.) These beers get a little boost from barrel These days, brewing equipment made of metal isaging. [Photographs: Vicky Wasik] commonplace. From efficient copper kettles to stainless steel fermenters, sanitation, consistency, and controlled processes are key. But for thousands of years, beers were not only aged in wood but brewed, fermented, and transported in wood, too. Oak was durable and portable, but it also came with its share of downsides. Wooden barrels are expensive and labor intensive to make, so brewers needed to reuse a barrel multiple times. They're incredibly difficult to clean and because of oak's porous texture, barrels make a great home for spoilers like bacteria and wild yeast.*

* To help create an airtight seal and keep spoilers at bay, some brewers would line the inside of barrels with resins known as 'pitch.' A pitch lining also kept more delicate beers from tasting oaky or tannic.

While old-time brewers didn't have the choice to opt out of wood storage, today's beer makers have options. The law dictates that bourbon makers can only use a barrel once, but after that first use, the expensive casks are certainly not discarded. Bourbon barrels are sent around the world to be filled and refilled with the likes of Scotch, Irish whiskey, sherry, and most recently, beer. Because the flavors of a bourbon barrel are rich and intense, they generally work best with robust brews—beers with roasted dark chocolate flavors, like imperial stout, go beautifully with the toffee and vanilla flavors of bourbon. And bourbon barrels aren't the only containers brewers are using, either: you'll also see sherry, wine, tequila, and rum barrels imparting their distinct flavors to today's beers. http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/best-barrel-aged-beers-imperial-stout-barleywine-scotch-ale.html 1/6 19 10/28/2015 9 Outstanding Barrel Aged Beers | Serious Eats

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Quite a bit of skill comes into play when making these brews: each individual cask has its own distinct character. Some barrels will [Photo: Almanac Beer] come out tasting more toasty, some more sweet. Blending liquid from different barrels together helps round out the final flavor. The aging and tinkering process takes time and a large amount of space, and the expense of it all will be reflected in the beer's final price tag. But once the initial sticker shock has worn off, get ready for a wide array of intense and exciting flavors. These beers are big, bold, and unforgettable; perfect for pairing with cold-weather meals. Here are nine of our favorites to seek out. DESCHUTES THE ABYSS (BEND, OREGON)

This imperial stout, partly aged in Bourbon, Pinot Noir, and new oak barrels, is a cigar lover's dream. The roasty bitter backbone is highlighted by the brewers' addition of blackstrap molasses, licorice, vanilla beans, and cherry bark. You're left with charred aromas of cherry pipe tobacco with just a hint of spearmint. Flavors of sarsaparilla, anise, and burnt sugar add depth to this rich and chocolaty beer. Abyss is big and bold, but superbly balanced. The barrel aging not only contributes fruity, nutty flavors but provides necessary tannins to slice through the viscous texture, leaving a dry, biting finish. One note: Barrel aged beers like this (while delicious fresh) also age beautifully. Think of cellaring big beers as being a little like simmering a stew—over time, the flavors blend together harmoniously and any harsh elements have a chance to mellow out. Head over here for tips on cellaring beer (http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/06/how-to-start-a-beercellar-how-to-age-beers.html).

Drink it with: Steak and pepper cream sauce. The charred flavors in the beer will accentuate the browned steak, while standing up to creaminess of the sauce. REVOLUTION BREWING STRAIGHT JACKET (CHICAGO, http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/best-barrel-aged-beers-imperial-stout-barleywine-scotch-ale.html 2/6 20 10/28/2015 9 Outstanding Barrel Aged Beers | Serious Eats Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG ILLINOIS)Document 3-10 Filed 11/02/15 Page 22 of 64

The rum-soaked pineapple scent of this barleywine (which was aged in bourbon barrels) may make you do a double take: is this a beer or a cocktail? It's fruity and creamy, reminiscent of white chocolate, ripe pears, and Chambord. These flavors are tough to find in a beer without it tasting fake or saccharin-sweet, which is what makes Straight Jacket so very special.

Drink it with: Crispy carnitas (http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/07/no-waste-tacos-de-carnitas-with-salsa-verde-recipe.html) or tacos al pastor (http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/05/tacos-al-pastor-recipe.html). This beer stands in for the pineapple, and offers a sweetness that complements the salty pork and balances bold flavors. VICTORY BREWING WITH EARTH BREAD AND BREWERY: EARTH AND FLAME (DOWNINGTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA)

From the first sip of this bourbon barrel aged smoked Scotch ale, a campfire comes to mind. The beer swirls with nutty, earthy aromas, thanks to a bit of peated malt—the stuff you'll see in smoky Scotches. Don't worry, the smokiness here isn't overpowering. It's balanced with hints of grapes, macaroons, and big vanilla flavors that mimic a malted milk ball. As much as I love a classic rauchbier (http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2014/02/guide-german- beer-styles-differences-between-pilsner-bock-marzen-hefeweizen-kolsch-beer-history- essentials.html#rauchbier), it's those additional sweet notes that take Earth and Flame to the next level.

Drink it with: Mushrooms sautéed with rosemary. The smoky sweetness of this beer is great for bringing out the earthy flavors of mushrooms, and the piney herbs bring a pop of freshness. BROOKLYN BLACK OPS (BROOKLYN, NEW YORK)

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BlackCase Ops, 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG an imperial stout aged in bourbon Document 3-10 Filed 11/02/15 Page 23 of 64 barrels. Cocoa powder, dark brown sugar, and molasses blend together to offer a bit of sweetness, but this is by no means a sugar bomb. A strong, yet pleasant burn makes its way into the brew, warming your whole body with each sip. The beer is bottled flat and refermented with Champagne yeast (rather than a standard brewer's yeast), yielding a biting carbonation and earthy dryness.

Drink it with: Peanut butter cheesecake. The pairing evokes a sophisticated Reese's Cup, and the cuts through the richness of the dessert like a shot of espresso. ALMANAC BARREL NOIR (SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA)

This stout aged in tequila barrels offers something like the flavor of chocolate chip pancakes topped with rich agave syrup—the honey-like agave influence and slight tang from the tequila barrels sets this beer apart from the rest by accentuating the chocolate malt flavors while contributing bright splashes of lime and caramelized bananas. An intense char, particularly in the aroma and on the finish prevents the nectar-tinged beer from being too sweet.

Pair with: Barbecue brisket (http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2009/10/barbecue-brisket-recipe- 20091023.html). (No sauce needed.) The beer's caramelized flavors and hint of smokiness play off the carbonized edges of the meat, while the hints of zippy lime and nuttiness in the beer cut through the beef's richness. HITACHINO NEST XH (IBARAKI, JAPAN)

Shochu is a Japanese distilled beverage made from barley, sweet potatoes, buckwheat, or rice. This Belgian-style dark ale aged in shochu casks offers a unique and delicious take on barrel aging. The base beer lends round flavors of plums, peanuts, and cinnamon, and the casks add a crisp tang, almost like salt air, with the tiniest hint of sour funk. It's quite easy-drinking despite its 8% ABV. Red apple, yam, and burnt sugar aromas draw you in to this bright, refreshing beer that finishes slightly bitter and crisp.

Drink it with: Tapas. Garlic shrimp (http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/03/spanish-style- http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/best-barrel-aged-beers-imperial-stout-barleywine-scotch-ale.html 4/6 22 10/28/2015 9 Outstanding Barrel Aged Beers | Serious Eats

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The name "Ola Dubh" (ola-doo) is Gaelic for "black oil" and as soon as you pour this Old Ale (aged in Highland Park 18 Scotch barrels) into your glass, you'll understand why. Its slick texture combined with aromas of tar, dark chocolate, and tobacco prepare you for something big before you even sip. But you'll quickly realize that this is a remarkably balanced beer. The hint of smokiness and nuttiness from the malt is reminiscent of mesquite roasted almonds, and the barrels (which held sherry before they held Scotch) deliver sweet flavors of toffee and figs.

Drink it with: Roast beef tenderloin (http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/12/slow-roasted- beef-tenderloin-recipe.html). The meaty nature of the beer combined with the relatively light body accentuates the juicy beef, without leaving you in a heavy-food coma. PORT BREWING SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER (SAN MARCOS, CALIFORNIA)

This is a quintessential bourbon barrel aged imperial stout, a benchmark example of the style. It's all about the chocolate-covered caramel flavors, with jammy fruit undertones and little hints of burnt toast. The beer smells like it'll warm you up, but under the alcohol you'll get a waft of peanut brittle, cherry, and woodsy aromas that bring everything together. The tannin from barrel aging offers a necessary astringency, and it all winds up with a little sweet burn—this is 12% ABV, after all. http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/best-barrel-aged-beers-imperial-stout-barleywine-scotch-ale.html 5/6 23 10/28/2015 9 Outstanding Barrel Aged Beers | Serious Eats

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This Belgian strong ale, aged in Burgundy barrels from Hospices de Nuits Saint Georges, is the most delicate and refined 'big' beers you'll ever try. It takes almost a year to produce and is fermented a total of three times: in the tank, in the wine cask, and again in the bottle, and the results are both delicate and complex. Juicy red berry flavors come together seamlessly with the rummy malt backbone and the spicy Belgian yeast. Instead of the dark red wine flavors you might expect from the aging, tropical aromas (like guava and passionfruit) are enhanced with a kick of spearmint, a sprinkle of cocoa powder, and a touch of toasted coconut. There's virtually no heat or alcohol harshness and yet, it's one of the strongest beers on this list at 13%.

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Brooklyn Black Ops does not exist. However, if it did exist, it would be a robust stout concocted by the Brooklyn brewing team under cover of secrecy and hidden from everyone else at the brewery. Supposedly “Black ops” was aged for four months in bourbon barrels, bottled flat, and refermented with Champagne yeast, creating big chocolate and coffee flavors with a rich underpinning of vanillalike oat notes. They say there are only 1,000 cases. We have no idea what they’re talking about.”

29 Style: Russian Imperial Stout (http://beerstreetjournal.com/tag/imperial-stout/) (Barrel Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-10 Filed 11/02/15 Page 31 of 64 aged. Bourbon.) Availability: 750ml bottles, corked & caged. Limited Release.

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(http://beerstreetjournal.com/brooklyn-black-ops-2012/black-ops-case/)Brooklyn Black Ops, a bourbon barrel aged imperial stout has just left the brewery. The very limited, and hardly talked about beer’s recipe is apparently only known by 2 people. (Like Coca-Cola.) Each years recipe & †Ȃavor is just a little di†Ȃerent. What you do need to know — it’s a Russian imperial stout aged in bourbon oak barrels. Bottled †Ȃat, and bottle conditioned with champagne yeast.

38 Brooklyn Black Ops does not exist. However, if it did exist, it would be a robust stout Case 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG Document 3-10 Filed 11/02/15 Page 40 of 64 concocted by the Brooklyn brewing team under cover of secrecy and hidden from everyone else at the brewery. Supposedly “Black ops” was aged for four months in bourbon barrels, bottled †Ȃat, and re-fermented with Champagne yeast, creating big chocolate and co†Ȃee †Ȃavors with a rich underpinning of vanilla-like oat notes. They say there are only 1,000 cases. We have no idea what they’re talking about.”

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MetalFaceDoom • 3 years ago i need to find a place that supplies it. Any leads? △ ▽ • Reply • Share ›

Joseph Tamargo • 3 years ago I am actually headed down to my local beer store to get a 2013 bottle right now ; )) △ ▽ • Reply • Share ›

Steve • 4 years ago I bought 20 bottles of Brooklyn Black Ops on December 20th, 2011 in Brooklyn. Yes, It does Exist !!! △ ▽ • Reply • Share ›

Chipper Dave Butler • 4 years ago I had the opportunity to pour Brooklyn Brewery's Black Ops at their booth at the 2011 GABF this year. This was definitely one of their most popular beers during the festival. I really enjoyed it, as I'm a huge fan of Russian Imperial Stouts. If this year's batch was as good as last year's it'll sell out. △ ▽ • Reply • Share ›

BSJ > Chipper Dave Butler • 4 years ago Then you poured me some Black Ops! Let me see if you made my pictures... △ ▽ • Reply • Share ›

Colin Joliat • 4 years ago Any idea what cities might mysteriously have fewer terrorists in the next week? Specifically, is Chicago going to be a safer place? △ ▽ • Reply • Share ›

Reid Ramsay Mod > Colin Joliat • 4 years ago Simple. Those with this tasty treat. Life is worth living with the cork popped. △ ▽ • Reply • Share ›

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BEER AND METAL / MUSIC / FOOD & DRINK Why are we so terrified of a 70-year-old publicity Brooklyn Brewery's Black Ops: Way better than a covert stunt? foreign coup By Aimee Levitt | 10.20.15 Posted By Philip Montoro on 02.04.13 at 02:00 PM BLEADER Forrest Claypool's kid goes to a private school. Does it matter? 5 Brooklyn Brewery goes all-in on a Local news outlets don't seem to think so. gimmick with their Black Ops barrel-aged By Michael Miner | 10.19.15 stout. "Brooklyn Black Ops does not

exist," reads the label. "However, if it did BLEADER Cubs fan Bill McClellan bargains with higher power exist, it would be a robust stout concocted by the Brooklyn brewing team On behalf of a friend, St. Louis's biggest Cubs fan is willing to deal. under cover of secrecy and hidden from By Michael Miner | 10.20.15 everyone else at the brewery. Supposedly 'Black Ops' was aged for four months in bourbon barrels, bottled flat, and refermented with Champagne yeast, creating big chocolate and coffee flavors Check it out. I put some with a rich underpinning of vanilla-like scenery in the picture. oak notes. They say there are only 1,000 cases. We have no idea what they’re talking about."

And sure enough, Black Ops is nowhere in evidence on the "Beers" section of Brooklyn's website—though when you visit the "Big Bottles" page, there's a conspicuous space at the right end of the lineup where it clearly belongs.

Chicagoans could be forgiven for suspecting that Black Ops doesn't exist, given that a release of just 1,000 cases means nobody outside New York is gonna see much of it—I lucked into the last bottle at the Binny's in River North on Thursday. In years past I'm pretty sure I've seen the beer at Whole Foods (at least at the big store on Kingsbury), but I'd call before making a trip just to find it. http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2013/02/04/brooklyn-brewerys-black-ops-way-better-than-a-covert-foreign-coup 1/5 48 10/21/2015 Brooklyn Brewery's Black Ops: Way better than a covert foreign coup | Bleader | Chicago Reader

Black OpsCase has been 1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG released every winter since Document 2008, and 3-10 the Filed 11/02/15 Page 50 of 64 alcohol content has varied slightly every year; the 2012 batch is 10.5 percent, the least strong so far by a hair. (Somewhere in my fridge I've got a 2011 bottle, which weighs in at 10.7 percent, but if I opened two of these by myself I'd either waste a lot of expensive beer or end up unconscious in the bathtub.)

I expected Black Ops to be fizzy, since it's refermented in the bottle with champagne yeast, but I fucked up the pour anyway.

As you might imagine, Black Ops smells powerfully of bourbon— you'll be able to pick that up as soon as the cork comes out. Once you can get your face over a glass of the stuff, the whiskey is followed by baker's chocolate, oak, vanilla, toffee, a bit of cordial cherry, leather, juniper, and dark rye sourdough bread.

Goose Island's Bourbon County Brand Stout, widely considered the ur-example of the style, is so rich and thick I'm pretty sure you could lubricate a bike chain with it. Black Ops is substantial but not syrupy; excepting the fluffiness from its generous carbonation and the lack of alcohol heat, it feels almost like sipping at some fine brown liquor, both in its texture and in the way it seems to leave behind clinging aromatic oils.

The taste follows the aroma, unsurprisingly, but several flavors come forward that weren't present in the nose: unsweetened black licorice, a touch of molasses, and bright citrusy espresso coffee. The subtle fruity finish, maybe from the yeast, reminds me of a dry plum wine. But the bourbon shows up first and hangs around longer than anything else.

Black Ops is satisfyingly complex, but far less desserty than BCBS. In fact it's lighter and less palate fatiguing than any barrel-aged imperial stout I've had (though "light" is definitely a relative term here). I don't know how you'd feel about paying $21 or more for a single bottle, but if you enjoy powerful stouts I reckon it's worth a try. http://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2013/02/04/brooklyn-brewerys-black-ops-way-better-than-a-covert-foreign-coup 2/5 49 10/21/2015 Brooklyn Brewery's Black Ops: Way better than a covert foreign coup | Bleader | Chicago Reader

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Now I'm just entertaining myself.

For the metal portion of this Beer and Metal post, I thought about riffing on "black" or "blackness," but clearly that wouldn't narrow things down enough. I decided to run with the idea of "black ops" instead—secret and unaccountable military operations that reliably provide fodder for conspiracy theorists.

"The Demon's Name Is Surveillance," from the 2012 Meshuggah album Koloss, is an obvious choice. But I've got another reason to mention the band: I wrote about them last spring, when they first toured the States in support of Koloss, and they're coming back to the House of Blues on Fri 2/22 with Intronaut and Animals as Leaders. Let me know if you're going! I'll be there with bells on. Um, metal bells.

Chicago black-metal troublemakers Nachtmystium called last year's LP Silencing Machine, and this is the title track. Appropriately sinister, no?

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The Melvins tune "Evil New War God," from 2010's The Bride Screamed Murder, sounds only marginally evil thanks to the silly drum breaks toward the end. But the title fits my theme well enough. Also, the Melvins. Discussion over.

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Lastly, here's "Escape From the Prison Planet," from Clutch's 1995 self-titled album. Neil Fallon is great at writing lyrics that sound like the interior monologues of paranoid weirdos who live in bunkers full of Spam and ammunition and regularly call Coast to Coast AM, and this song is one of the best examples.

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Spring training calls for celebration. And some beer.

Bridge the seasons with the big, dark Ten FIDY Imperial Stout from Oskar Blues Brewery in Colorado. It could make you pull for the Rockies, at least in April. This chocolaty stout is from a brewer best known for fine, hoppy Dale's Pale Ale. Oskar Blues also stands out with the snappy, refreshing Mama's Little Yella Pils and Old Chub, a spirited, Scottish- style ale. Ten FIDY is about $14 for a four-can pack.

In bottle, you'll find the irresistibly named Brooklyn Black Ops. This malty, local take on Russian Imperial Stout arrives smoothly. Dense and creamy, with chocolate notes, it finishes on the dry side. About $22 for a 750-ml bottle.

If these brews seem too, well, cerebral, consider a bottle of Orkney Skull Splitter from Scotland. High-octane, with hints of a spice and dried fruit, it's a very assertive production. A six-pack is about $14.

The new spring beer from Samuel Adams is Noble Pils, a hoppy, bright and refreshing brew that succeeds white ale in the seasonal repertoire. It has just enough citrus. A 12- pack is about $17; a six-pack, about $10.

Long Island's Wine of the Week

The 2006 Castello di Borghese Barrel Fermented Chardonnay ($25) delivers some Burgundian style, in an elegant, buttery, lush Cutchogue wine that's ideal with lobster and salmon, even pasta with cream sauce.

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April 13, 2014

FIU's new brewing laboratory celebrated with dinner

Debra K. Leibowitz; Special to The Miami Herald

Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management hosted a dinner and beer pairing on April 3 to celebrate the introduction ceremony of its new Brewing Science Laboratory .

The state-of-the-art lab (opened last fall), was funded by proceeds from the South Beach Wine and Food Fest. It is designed to generate new brews and conduct research to help the local craft beer industry, while allowing students to participate in brewery events, develop their own beer and learn about running a craft brew business.

A major challenge to the budding brew industry in Miami is the area's water inconsistencies. B.R.E.W. (Biscayne's Renowned Engineers of Wort) F.I.U. is working with eWater, a national company, to de-mineralize the water and then cleanse it using electrical currents to raise or lower the ph balance as needed.

"It utilizes natural products instead of chemicals, is safer for students to work with and also more effective for cleaning and sanitation usage throughout the brewing and culinary fields," explains Matthew Weintraub , president and co-founder of BREW FIU. Weintraub, 25, also works as a research assistant to Dr. Barry Gump , director of beverage management.

Emcee for the event was American Brewmaster and best-selling author Garrett Oliver (guests each received a copy of his newest book, The Brewmaster's Table ). In addition to Weintraub and Gump, other attendees included Dean Michael Hampton , dean of Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg , Eric Levin , president of Gold Coast Beverage Distributers, Mike Halker , president of Due South Brewing Co. and Luis G. Brignoni , founder and president of Wynwood Brewing Co.

The four-course meal included Arugula and fennel salad, paired with AMA Bionda beer (golden lager made with Italian champagne yeast); seared grouper and sweet potato mash with BQE Wild Streak beer (made using aged bourbon barrels). Barbeque beef brisket was accompanied by Brooklyn Local 2 and Local 1 (there was apparently a labeling mishap) and dessert (beignets with raspberry and milk chocolate) were served with "secret mission" Brooklyn Black Ops (11.5 percent alcohol content).

The Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management is located on FIU's North Miami Campus. To learn more, visit www.brewfiu.com .

THE VICTORY CENTER

April is National Autism Awareness month.

On April 2 (World Autism Day), The Victory Center for Autism and Related Disabilities in North Miami Beach teamed up with staff from the Microsoft retail kiosk in Aventura Mall to create a special experience for students.

"An Xbox was set up in one of the Center's classrooms and all of our students danced and enjoyed themselves as they watched the Just Dance Video," explained The Victory Center's Executive Director Patricia Rosen . https://a.next.westlaw.com/Document/I40dc6ba0c2c511e3ba9fdcef4f23d5f2/View/FullText.html?navigationPath=Search%2Fv3%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fnavig… 1/3 55 10/21/2015 FIU's new brewing laboratory celebrated with dinner - WestlawNext LocatedCase on the1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG grounds of the Michael-Ann Russell Jewish Document Community 3-10 Center atFiled 18900 11/02/15 Page 57 of 64 NE 25th Ave., The Victory Center is a nonprofit, nonsectarian center, with a mission to provide educational services to individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities in a nurturing environment with a low student to teacher ratio to help them achieve their fullest potential.

The Victory Center was co-founded in 2000 by North Miami Beach tax attorney Barry Nelson and former judge Judith Nelson , a mediator and arbitrator to help children like their son, Jesse, now 19.

"There was no appropriate facility or program available for Jessie at that time," explained Barry Nelson. "Out of desperation came inspiration."

The facility started in one room with four children. Today, it has expanded to six classrooms for a wide range of students (ages 3-22). Over 100 kids have utilized the Center during the past 14 years. The Victory Center offers three year-round programs: Early Intervention, Academy (students on track to obtain a diploma) and Vocational (Life Skills Training). The Center uses Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) to encourage positive reinforcement and modeling.

According to Rosen, the Center's annual budget is $1.1 million. Funding is raised through sources including a McKay Scholarship, tuition, special events and direct appeal to foundations and corporations.

The Victory Center will host a free conference "The Future is Now" for parents and caregivers of older children with autism on May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Nova Southeastern University in Davie. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Peter Gerhardt ( Organization for Autism Research ).

To learn more, call 305-466-1142 or visit www.victorycenterforautism.org .

BASS MUSEUM MILESTONE

The Bass Museum of Art first opened its doors on April 7, 1964. Fifty years later, the museum celebrated the milestone with an opening reception titled "Gravity and Grace: Monumental Works" by El Anatsui on Thursday.

The event featured a conversation between the Nigerian artist Anatsui and Silvia Karman Cubiñà , Bass Museum's executive director and chief curator.

The exhibition of Anatsui's works – on view through Aug. 10, includes a variety of monumental metal and floor sculptures, as well as a series of works on paper to illuminate his artistic process and wooden wall reliefs to reference his extensive work in other media.

What about all the recent buzz surrounding Bass Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA)?

"I can confirm that the Bass Museum of Art is in active conversations with MoCA regarding a possible collaboration that would allow us to expand and enhance educational and public programming," said Karmen Cubiñà previously.

Bass Museum is located at 2100 Collins Ave. in Miami Beach. For hours or details, call 305-673-7530 or visit www.bassmuseum.org .

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SAVOR SOME BUBBLY WANT TO POP A CORK ON SOME BUBBLY? YOU CAN DO IT WITH BEER Bob Batz Jr.: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA) (Approx. 5 pages)

12/30/13 Pitt. Post-Gazette C1 2013 WLNR 32514185

December 30, 2013

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SAVOR SOME BUBBLY WANT TO POP A CORK ON SOME BUBBLY? YOU CAN DO IT WITH BEER

Bob Batz Jr.:

This New Year's Eve, if you're looking to pop a cork and savor some bubbly, why not do so not with Champagne or some other sparkling wine, but with a big, corked bottle of beer?

More and more brews are being packaged in what most people still think of as Champagne bottles, sealed with actual corks and wire cages.

Just wander into your Giant Eagle or a good bottle shop or beer bar and you'll see a dazzling array of them. Big bottles seem especially prevalent at the holidays, when many famous Belgian seasonal brews look especially festive packaged that way, "coiffed" with shiny foil on their necks. The big bottles -- most priced in the $10 to $15 range, though you can spend a lot more -- are well-suited for gifting and for sharing at holiday meals and other gatherings.

You're likely to keep seeing more of them after the holidays, too.

"There's just a lot of energy and excitement in the bigger bottle category," says Ed Haubrick, brand manager for imports and craft beers at Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale Co. He manages most of the brews that come in bigger-than-12-ounce packaging: 22-ounce "bomber" bottles popular with American craft brewers, 16.9- and 18.7-ounce bottles of some imports, and what he refers to as the "cork and cage" segment -- the 25.4-ounce (or 750 milliliter) corked bottles that are increasingly popular with craft brewers everywhere, but that are traditional with those in Belgium.

As he points out, Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster and beer authority Garrett Oliver has famously pointed out that brewers used those thick, heavy bottles before wine-makers did.

Mr. Oliver will be in Pittsburgh soon to headline the first annual Pittsburgh Brew 'N Chew on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Monroeville Convention Center (http://goodtastepittsburgh.com/pittsburgh-brew-n-chew-2). Some of his and Brooklyn's brews that are readily available in Western Pennsylvania include Local 1, Local 2 and Sorachi Ace. They're part of a series that Brooklyn calls "Big Bottles" and describes as "the largest bottle refermentation program in the U.S.A." -- that is, the beers are bottled with live yeast that continues to ferment the beer in the bottle. (One practical aspect about the bigger bottles: They can withstand higher pressure from the carbon dioxide gas that results within.)

Brooklyn is just launching what it calls the "Brooklyn Quarterly Experiment" offering big versions of special brews conditioned in 25.4-ounce bottles "that take an extra measure of time, space and dedication to pull off."

As Mr. Haubrick notes, the refermentation and bottle-conditioning are why these brews can be very age-able -- they'll "cellar" or keep for years, maturing and developing flavors as they do.

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Three highly rated and popular big bottles Mr. Haubrick personally likes this time of year: Gorsendonk Christmas, Chouff N'Ice and St. Bernadus Christmas, all from Belgium.

One of the hottest big bottles? Cooperstown, N.Y.'s Brewery Ommegang, which corks many of its Belgian-style brews, quickly sold the first and second editions of brews themed to the popular HBO series, "Game of Thrones." A third, dragon-themed Fire and Blood Red Ale is due out as the show returns this spring and Mr. Haubrick expects it to disappear even more quickly.

But again, you should have no trouble finding plenty of choices of big bottled brews, including local ones. Lawrenceville's Church Brew Works has for some time corked big bottles of Cherry Quadzilla and Millennium Trippel.

Relative newcomer Helltown Brewing, in Mount Pleasant, has corked its Belgian-style releases, as well. They wanted their packaging to safely withstand the beer refermenting inside, says owner Shawn Gentry, but "there's always the affect of opening a corked product that is a little more special, almost like it's a present."

He just several days ago picked up an automated filler/corker from Oregon so he and his colleagues will no longer have to fill and cork bottles by hand.

Troegs just got a new cork-and-cage filler, too, and released this fall LaGrave, a triple golden ale that is the first of a series of limited cork-and-cage releases.

Not all big bottles are sealed with corks. Some, like the bottled brews of East End Brewing Co., are sealed with caps (Scott Smith notes that his new pneumatic crown capper, which might support corks, meanwhile will mean more consistent capping).

In Pennsylvania, where distributors still have to sell beer by the case, the recent proliferation of bottle- and six-pack shops, including those in supermarkets, have made it much easier to buy big bottles, which can be prohibitively expensive by the case. But better beer distributors offer cases of some big bottles, and most of them can order them, if you'd like a volume discount for your holiday giving of popular brands such as Chimay or Lindemans and Delirium Noel.

"These beautiful bottles make the perfect Bow & Go gift or they can be the star in a gift basket," notes Marianne Logsdon, office manager of Bado's Pizza Grill and Ale House in Mt. Lebanon, which offers a wide variety, including, newly, Scaldis Noel and Brasserie Dupont Bon Voeux ("Best Wishes").

The latter is a favorite of Phil Inzurriaga at Whole Foods Wexford, which sells a lot of big bottles, too. "It is yeasty, very complex, and effervescent. It also comes in a very elegant bottle perfect for the dinner table. It's one of those beers that bridges the gap between beer lovers and wine lovers."

Mr. Haubrick says that while he sees the big bottles continuing to get more popular in 2014, one place where he'd like to see more of them is at restaurants, where he thinks customers could be educated about the charms of ordering and sharing a bottle of beer, the way diners do with 750-milliter bottles of wine.

The price is right for beer, he believes. "You can get one of the better bottles made in the world ... for $15 or $20," he says. "It's very accessible to the average consumer."

Restaurants that do push the big bottles include Point Brugge Cafe in Point Breeze and Park Bruges Cafe in Highland Park (both of which are doing New Year's Eve beer dinners), as well as the area Sharp Edges, all of which have Belgian sensibilities.

Other bars that are big on big bottles include Hough's in Greenfield, where Wednesdays' special is "Wing Night & Big Bottles" -- the former are 50 cents and the latter are $2 off.

These big boys can be pricey. My photographer friend and I liked the look of one bottle at the Sharp Edge Bistro, Downtown, until we learned that it was about $75. The bottle of new-this-year Gulden Draak Brewmaster's Edition (aged in whiskey barrels) that we decided on was $45 (but it was good, agreed the couple we gave the two glasses to).

Mr. Haubrick also thinks the big bottles are great for opening at home. This holiday https://a.next.westlaw.com/Document/I682df340714911e3a91796479864c856/View/FullText.html?navigationPath=Search%2Fv3%2Fsearch%2Fresults%2Fnav… 2/3 59 10/21/2015 SAVOR SOME BUBBLY WANT TO POP A CORK ON SOME BUBBLY? YOU CAN DO IT WITH BEER - WestlawNext season,Case his family1:15-cv-01656-JAM-EPG might pop open five or six different Documentones, pouring them 3-10 into nice Filed 11/02/15 Page 61 of 64 chalice-style glasses, and sharing them, which might be one of the nicest things of all about bottles that are a little big.

Or a lot big: The Sharp Edge has bottles of 1.5 and 3 liters. You can buy a comically large 9-liter bottle of Piraat -- for a mere $350 -- if you have a lot of money and a lot of good friends. You'll need them just to lift it. Bob Batz Jr.: [email protected] and 412-263-1930 and on Twitter @bobbatzjr.

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