Trademarks for the alcoholic beverage industry can be significantly different than trademarks in other industries. There is a litany of …
Category: Retail Liquor License
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 …
Liquor & Grocery Stores Now Being Subject to TTB Inspections of Shelf Plans and Schematics
The federal TTB issued its first 2016 ruling (2016-1) announcing its efforts to identify non-compliance with tied house rules prohibiting …
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 …
Seemingly contradictory interpretations of the farm winery law by the Authority
Even though cider is apple wine, New York State Liquor Authority Licensing Unit 1 advises that custom production of wine …
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 …
Roadside farm stands can only source hard cider from farm wineries
Roadside farm market licensees may sell wine produced by up to two duly licensed farm wineries or special wineries or …
When do I need to file a change of method of operation application?
Any changes from how an application was originally approved should be reported to the SLA. Licensing has advised us that …
Can wine and liquor stores give away free alcohol in holiday promotions?
The Authority has confirmed that a holiday promotion such as “Buy 2 bottles, get a 3rd free” is compliant with …