AB applies for trademark on 14 area codes
Anheuser-Busch has applied for a federal trademark for 14 different area codes, including “314” — the area code for much of metropolitan St. Louis.
In addition to the St. Louis 314 area code, other area codes that A-B is seeking trademarks for include 412 (Pittsburgh), 305 (Miami), 619 (San Diego), 202 (Washington, D.C.), 602 (Phoenix), 704 (Charlotte), 702 (Las Vegas), 214 (Dallas), 415 (San Francisco), 216 (Cleveland), 303 (Denver), 615 (Nashville) and 713 (Houston).
It’s unclear if this move will pave the way for A-B to develop city-specific beers in those locations.