Things of value supplied by industry members to retailers are prohibited, both by law (26 USC § 205 (b)(3)) and …
Author: Tracy Jong
Tie-In Sales — An Unlawful Trade Practice
What is a Tie-in Sale? A tie-in sale occurs when an industry member requires a retailer to purchase a product …
Liquor Laws and Regulations for Retail Dealers
1. General Retail dealers of distilled spirits, wine or beer must comply with certain requirements of federal laws and regulations. …
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 …
Beer Brand Battles
E & J Beer failed to keep its trademark registration current, leaving it vulnerable to a trademark attack. After being …
Should you be adding a non-alcoholic line of beverages to your portfolio?
Should you be adding a non-alcoholic line of beverages to your portfolio? The latest trend in the adult beverage world …
How to File a Domain Name Dispute
You have a business name and have registered a trademark. You discover that someone has filed domain names using your …
How Long Do I Have to Revive a Lapsed Trademark Application or Registration?
If there has been an unintentional abandonment or lapse in a trademark filing, it may be possible to file a …
Register Your Trademarks with Amazon for Protection Against Infringers
Amazon Brand Registry 2.0 provides a way for brand owners to register their trademarks and brand assets with Amazon to …
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 …