Boston Beer cited for labelling violations by NY State Liquor Authority. And the fines were close to $1 million. Be …
Author: Tracy Jong
2018 CRAFT BEER PACKAGING TRENDS
Store shelf space isn’t getting any bigger. In fact, as a result of online retailers like Amazon, many brick and …
SHOULD YOU BE CONSIDERING SELF-POUR BEER TECHNOLOGY?
Labor rates keep rising, as well as all of the associated costs. The restaurant industry has been hit particularly hard …
DIERKS BENTLEY’S WHISKEY ROW CASE HAS 2 INTERESTING TAKEAWAYS FOR TRADEMARK APPLICANTS
PHOTO CREDIT: Peter Speyer/Special to the Tribune Dierks Bentley and his Whiskey Row pub chain succeeded in a trademark infringement claim …
3 documents you’ll need to raise money from investors
Are you a fledgling business with a great craft beverage product that is looking to secure funds to help launch …
Applicants and Licensees are experiencing tremendous delays at the New York State Liquor Authority
The New York State Liquor Authority has announced that it is experiencing significant delays in processing applications. The busy tourism …
Changes at the state and federal alcoholic beverage agencies you should know about
There have been some recent changes for licensing and permitting at the State Liquor Authority (SLA) and TTB. One drawback …
More cases proving wine, beer and spirits are related products for trademark purposes, but confusion still must be proven to be likely
E.&J. Gallo Winery opposed an application by Philly’s Premium Beverages, to register “Naked Ape Banana” egg cream liqueur. Gallo, producer of “Naked …
Jack Daniels Maker Busy at the Trademark Appeals Board
An application was filed by Brown-Forman (distiller of Jack Daniels) to register the name of its “Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.” This high-end …
Almond Joy v. Joyful Almond
The Hershey Co. lodged an opposition against Juice Generation, Inc. (w Manhattan chain of juice bars) over its application to register …