One of my practice areas focuses on branding for wineries. A typical New York winery is operated as a labor …
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Saving on legal costs
Attorneys often encounter situations where a potential client has a shoestring budget but needs legal assistance in a matter. The …
Basic differences between a Franchise and a License Agreement
Franchise License Elements A Franchise, at its very basic state, has these elements: Common Brand Common …
Negotiating an IP License to avoid future disputes
When negotiating a license agreement, it is important to specify the rights being acquired. This portion of the contract is …
Using the right symbol for you mark
What do the intellectual property symbols ®, ™, and SM mean and when can you use them? The proper usage …
Changing locations? What you should know about transferring and storing your liquor stock.
When you want to change locations of your bar, restaurant, liquor store or the like, you must request permission from …
See? Lawyers can be funny, too.
I love a sense of humor, especially when trying to make a point with a bit of sarcasm. I applaud …
Rochester’s technology unfazed by Kodak’s fall as small business show their flexibility
Rochester is feeling the impact of the Kodak bankruptcy. However, there are signs that the economy is recovering through small …
Effective use of your trademark: 6 ways to make the most of your microbrewery or microdistillery brand assets
Creating a brand image is an arduous task for a new niche product. Microdistilleries and microbreweries face a lot of …
How vineyards can work around 2013 tax challenges
With the end of 2013 drawing near, businesses and government agencies are buzzing about the “fiscal cliff” we are facing. …