I’d like to share some great news about the TTB’s Permits Online filing system. This month the latest system upgrades …
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Record Keeping Requirements for NY Farm Breweries
With the announcement of upcoming audits of farm breweries by the State Liquor Authority, farm breweries will want to get …
Patent Law 101: Part 3 | Useful Patent Tips
This is the final part of my 3 part guide on patent law for entrepreneurs. For the last part I …
Time to Reconsider Your Business Structure to Take Advantage of New Lower Tax Rates
There has been a lot of discussion about Trump’s proposed tax revisions. No matter what your politics, the changes are …
Did an iconic whiskey glass manufacturer lead to the demise of its own trade dress protection?
Glencairn filed a trademark infringement suit in against Plamazonx LLC, claiming Plamazonx’ sales of whiskey tasting glasses sold as “Del …
Patent Law 101: Patent Applications | Part 2
This is Part 2 of my 3 part guide on Patent Law. This portion of the guide is comprised of …
Great idea for Finger Lakes area Cideries, IMO (hint, hint)
I read an article in the Democrat and Chronicle “Cider-makers forage for old wild apple flavor” by Lisa Rathke where …
Patent Law 101: A 3 Part Guide On Patent Law | Part 1
According to the USPTO, about 65 percent of all patents submitted are approved. Of the 35% that are not approved, …
All Night Permit (aka New Year’s Eve Permit)
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and since it can be one of the most profitable nights of the year …
The Guidelines for New York Distilleries Being Asked to Donate Product for Charitable Events
Confirm that the organization qualifies as a charity otherwise you can violate your license while trying to do some good …