September 25, 2017Leave a Comment on TTB Permits Online: Everything You Need To Know in 2017 TTB Permits Online: Everything You Need To Know in 2017 The TTB permit process can be quite a headache. I have decided to put together this guide for those looking …
August 23, 2017Leave a Comment on The Future of Bad Words in Craft Beer is Uncertain The Future of Bad Words in Craft Beer is Uncertain At the same time as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Trademark Office regulations against registration of disparaging …
August 23, 2017Leave a Comment on Second Circuit Case Provides Insight to Beer Trademark Protection Strategy Second Circuit Case Provides Insight to Beer Trademark Protection Strategy Oregon Brewing Company has been producing Rogue Ale since the 1980’s and has sold Rogue-branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats for …
August 22, 2017Leave a Comment on Join the Discussion: What is the Goal for your Collaboration Beer? Join the Discussion: What is the Goal for your Collaboration Beer? There are many situations where a collaboration beer project can be a strategic move for a brewery or cidery. Here …
August 21, 2017Leave a Comment on Your Questions About TTB Policy, Answered. Your Questions About TTB Policy, Answered. May an industry member participate in a retailer-initiated marketing or promotional program that results in the industry member furnishing the …
August 21, 2017Leave a Comment on Questions and Answers on Unlawful Trade Practices Under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act Questions and Answers on Unlawful Trade Practices Under the Federal Alcohol Administration Act Does section 6.53 imply that all alcoholic beverage advertising in a ballpark, racetrack, or stadium by a wholesaler or producer …
August 16, 2017Leave a Comment on Protecting Your Beer Brand Assets with Design Patents Protecting Your Beer Brand Assets with Design Patents Close your eyes. Can you picture the Coca Cola bottle? Can you picture the Absolute vodka bottle? That is powerful …
August 16, 2017Leave a Comment on Beer Brand Battles Beer Brand Battles E & J Beer failed to keep its trademark registration current, leaving it vulnerable to a trademark attack. After being …
August 15, 2017Leave a Comment on Budweiser Mascot the Center of a Legal Battle Budweiser Mascot the Center of a Legal Battle Remember Spuds MacKenzie? Budweiser used the fictional character in the 1980s to promote its beer until critics complained the pet …
April 2, 2017Leave a Comment on Can Event Space Add New Revenue Streams to Your Bottom Line? Can Event Space Add New Revenue Streams to Your Bottom Line? Craft breweries are popping up everywhere. As competition increases, breweries will need ways to differentiate themselves in their market. They …
