December 20, 2017Leave a Comment on Contract Brewing Contract Brewing Expansion of production capacity can be capital intensive and finding a location can take some time. One alternative is to …
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November 17, 2017Leave a Comment on Did an iconic whiskey glass manufacturer lead to the demise of its own trade dress protection? 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 …
August 5, 2016Leave a Comment on Craft Brewer Sales Calls with Distributors Craft Brewer Sales Calls with Distributors Craft Brewer Sales Calls with Distributors You make great beer. You launched a craft brewery and are now ready …
May 11, 2016Leave a Comment on Beware of Trademark Scams! Beware of Trademark Scams! Our law firm has received a number of inquiries related to recent trademark scam. One of our business clients, Lugia’s …
March 22, 2016Leave a Comment on Blondes don’t always have more fun (or trademarks)! Blondes don’t always have more fun (or trademarks)! Blondes don’t always have more fun (or trademarks)! Consent or co-existence agreements may no longer be sufficient to overcome a …
March 18, 2016Leave a Comment on 5 Success Strategies for Women in Business 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 …
March 10, 2016Leave a Comment on Monster strikes again, this time against NFL superstar Marshawn Lynch Monster strikes again, this time against NFL superstar Marshawn Lynch NFL superstar Marshawn Lynch engaged in a short lived trademark fight with Monster Energy Co. over his “Beast Mode” nickname. Lynch …
October 30, 2014Leave a Comment on Branding is essential for success of craft beverage producers Branding is essential for success of craft beverage producers Drinking craft alcohol is a lifestyle choice for consumers. Think about customers who drink Starbucks and those who drink Dunkin …
January 27, 2014Leave a Comment on Branding Lessons from the Couture World Branding Lessons from the Couture World A Federal district court in New York ruled that Kate Spade’s Saturday brand does not infringe Saturdays Surf New York …