When you go out to eat, it can be difficult to choose between familiar and satisfying comfort food and exploring …
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Craft Breweries – Where to Locate?
Location, location, location. Deciding where to locate is one of the most important decisions for any new business. As competition …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Desserts Can Be Patented and Other Lessons for Business Owners
A Florida-based company filed 2 patent applications, a trademark, and aggressively protected trade secrets concerning its unique and novel confectionary …
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 …
Recordkeeping Requirements Pertaining to “Salesman’s Samples” of Distilled Spirits
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms has been asked to state its position with respect to recordkeeping requirements for …
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 …
The Facts About Voluntary Disclosure You Need to Know
What is voluntary disclosure? We define voluntary disclosure as the intentional disclosure to authorized TTB officials of material facts by …