Wondering about Scottish ales? They are worth exploring! Scottish ales are generally heavier than IPAs and lighter than Guinness. They …
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Vermouth Sales by Farm Distilleries
Another lawyer described some confusion in the New York law as to whether a farm distillery could offer tastings and …
Contrary to What You May Have Heard, Farm Breweries Need an On-Premise License to Sell NY Wine by the Glass
In speaking with farm brewers, I have learned that the Authority has given inconsistent answers on whether they can serve …
Farm Breweries Can Buy NY Wine Directly From NY Wineries
At a seminar I recently attended, a farm brewery said that he had been told that if a winery uses …
Brewery + Distillery = YES!
Another lawyer speaking at a seminar described some confusion in the New York farm manufacturer laws on the issue of …
Craft (farm) Alcoholic Beverage Producer Off-Site Tastings
You need a marketing permit to do tastings away from your brewery, winery or cidery. You may apply for a …
Calling all Inventors!
$2,000,000 and $1,000,000 prizes from NIH for inventor of a wearable device with a biosensor to track alcohol consumption in …
Trademarks are Secret Weapon of Celebrities
Celebrities are getting trademark savvy by registering marks before others get the idea to capitalize on popular phrases and lyrics …
This Bud Is For You: Limited Trademark Options For Marijuana Businesses
Marijuana related businesses cannot register federal trademarks. Trafficking in marijuana is prohibited by the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Any schedule …
Wanna Party?
A Wall Street Journal article “Parents just want to have fun,” an excerpt from a book by Dave Barry “Live …