An application was filed by Brown-Forman (distiller of Jack Daniels) to register the name of its “Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.” This high-end …
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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 …
The Scotch Whisky Association Ltd. Goes after 2 U.S. Distillers
The governing body for Scotch whisky The Scotch Whisky Association Ltd. filed an opposition against a private label distiller LeVecke Corp. over the name …
New Realm won’t be entering the Ragegast Realm
New Realm Brewery filed an application to register a beer it named “Ragegast” but was met with opposition by Saul Zaentz, …
Stone Brewing on the Trademark Offensive Again
Stone Brewing Company, a San Diego craft brewer filed an opposition against a trademark application filed by William Cole Vineyards seeking to register …
Will TTB approve any formulas or labels for alcohol beverage products that contain marijuana?
TTB will not approve any formulas or labels for alcohol beverage products that contain marijuana. The federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), defines marijuana as …
New State Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Laws
New changes to New York workplace laws are a reaction to the #MeToo campaign. These legal updates increase efforts to …
3 apps unlock hidden income sources for big city restaurants and bars
Bars and restaurants are often situated in prime locations. They pay the highest rent for this class A retail space …
Illinois Bar Sued for 7 Songs
An Illinois bar was sued last month for public performances of 7 songs without a music license. In this case, …
C-licensees or the grandfathered beer wholesale license (often called “beverage centers”) can sell these items:
non-alcoholic snack foods (defined as ready to eat finger foods ordinarily intended to be served cold or at room temperature, such …