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Glass shape affects alcohol consumption
In an article called “Glass Shape Influences Consumption Rate for Alcohol Beverages” (PLOS ONE, August 17, 2012), Angela Attwood et.al.published …
Customer Lists Part 2: How to Maintain Secrecy and Confidentiality
One of the primary reasons for using a restrictive covenant agreement is to protect a company’s confidential information and trade …
The skinny on skinny drinks
In this diet-crazed culture, “skinny drinks” have gained a lot of popularity. Whether it’s a trendy SkinnyGirl® Cocktail or replacing …
Customer Lists Part 1: Trade Secret or Not?
When determining whether customer lists qualify as a protectable trade secret, a court’s analysis will consider a number of factor: …
Wine cork alternatives: yay or nay?
Corks are the traditional closure for wine, especially for red wines in need of aging. Wine afficionados expect to see …
Design Patents for Screen Icons or Images
Screen icons have tremendous branding power for companies. You undoubtedly know these: Smart phones, tablets and other touchscreen devices work …
Meet Bartendro, the Robot Bartender
Punch your favorite drink into the iPad interface and Bartendro will mix it up for you. Microcontroller-based liquid dispensing is …
Drunken Treasure: the aquoir wine aging process
Following several European wineries, Mira Winery, a Napa Valley winery launched in August 2012, has undertaken an unusual experiment. It …
Using equitable estoppel as infringement defense
Equitable estoppel is a legal doctrine that prevents a party from asserting a legal claim or right under principles of …