Tensions brewing over beer labels

World-renowned brewery Anheuser Busch InBev's China company sued five domestic beer makers and restaurants for "illegally using its trademarks", including AB InBev and Budweiser. It asked for 5 million yuan ($805,000) in total compensation. Four of the defendants claimed that they have used retrieved beer bottles with the plaintiff's trademarks printed at the bottom, but contend that the marks are barely visible. Shanghai First Intermediate People's Court began hearing the case on March 21 and has not made a ruling yet.