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ABC’s of Celebrity Booze Endorsements
Endorsements from celebrities can boost sales of craft beverage products. This success rate has prompted several celebrities to create their …
Pasta Passes not Passing Trademark Examiner
Darden Restaurants owner of Olive Garden, applied to register “Never Ending Pasta Pass” for its promotion giving customer’s unlimited pasta …
Is a Private Label Arrangement the right move for you?
Private label arrangements can bring in new sales channels and revenue streams. However, a craft beverage producer should carefully evaluate …
Craft Beverage Producers take note – Native American names are off limits
Craft beverage producers take a significant risk in using product names that reference Native American Indians and their culture. Even …
AT THE CROSSROADS OF TRADEMARK AND LIQUOR LAW
Trademarks for the alcoholic beverage industry can be significantly different than trademarks in other industries. There is a litany of …
False Advertising Claims Are Becoming Commonplace
Stevia In The Raw was marketed as an “all natural sweetener.” The problem was that it contained GMOs. The Stevia …
5 Success Strategies for Women in Business
5 Success Strategies for Women in Business Leverage And Invest In The Law As A Tool To Help Protect Your …
Survey on social media use by wine drinkers should be leveraged by wine retailers
How do wine drinkers use social media? 44% used it to discuss wine 47% looked up wine prices 54% tried …
What wines should be on your menu?
US wine drinkers in a recent survey by the Wine Institute indicated that they prefer fruity, semi-sweet red wines. The …