Photos of the Day: Schlafly Name at Center of Trademark Dispute

Tom Schlafly, co-founder of the brewery which produces the Schlafly brand of beers, has been in a trademark dispute with his aunt, conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, over whether Schlafly is primarily a last name or a commercial brand that deserves legal protection.

Mar 13th, 2014

Tom Schlafly, co-founder of the brewery which produces the Schlafly brand of beers, poses for a photo inside Schlafly Bottleworks on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Maplewood, Mo. Schlafly has been in a trademark dispute with his aunt, conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, over whether Schlafly is primarily a last name or a commercial brand that deserves legal protection.

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Tom Schlafly, co-founder of the brewery which produces the Schlafly brand of beers, poses for a photo at Schlafly Bottleworks on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Maplewood, Mo.

Tom Schlafly, co-founder of the brewery which produces the Schlafly brand of beers, poses for a photo at Schlafly Bottleworks on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Maplewood, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

The logo seen on many bottles off beer produced by the brewery co-founded by Tom Schlafly is seen inside Schlafly Bottleworks on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Maplewood, Mo.

The logo seen on many bottles off beer produced by the brewery co-founded by Tom Schlafly is seen inside Schlafly Bottleworks on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, in Maplewood, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)