Part 1 of this series introduced trade dress in restaurants and Part 2 took a closer look at restaurant décor …
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Restaurant Trade Dress Series, Part 3: How different courts evaluate trade dress infringement
Part 1 of this series introduced trade dress in restaurants and Part 2 took a closer look at restaurant décor …
Restaurant Trade Dress Series, Part 2: Restaurant decor as trade dress
The best legal advice concerning business décor is be innovative to avoid copycat situations altogether. The court in the case …
Restaurant Trade Dress Series, Part 1: How a restaurant can trademark its trade dress
A growing area of trademark law known as trade dress law can be used to protect the general image –the …
5 factors for defining your winery’s brand
One of my practice areas focuses on branding for wineries. A typical New York winery is operated as a labor …
Saving on legal costs
Attorneys often encounter situations where a potential client has a shoestring budget but needs legal assistance in a matter. The …
Negotiating an IP License to avoid future disputes
When negotiating a license agreement, it is important to specify the rights being acquired. This portion of the contract is …
Changing locations? What you should know about transferring and storing your liquor stock.
When you want to change locations of your bar, restaurant, liquor store or the like, you must request permission from …
Effective use of your trademark: 6 ways to make the most of your microbrewery or microdistillery brand assets
Creating a brand image is an arduous task for a new niche product. Microdistilleries and microbreweries face a lot of …
How vineyards can work around 2013 tax challenges
With the end of 2013 drawing near, businesses and government agencies are buzzing about the “fiscal cliff” we are facing. …