by evansfox | Feb 25, 2026
In Part 1, we explored how New York’s Brand Owner model separates brand creation from manufacturing. Now we turn to the asset that drives the entire business: Your formula is not just a recipe—it is protectable intellectual property. How Brand Owners Accidentally Lose...
by evansfox | Feb 23, 2026
New York’s evolving regulatory landscape for alcoholic beverages—particularly the emergence of the Brand Owner license concept—has opened the door for entrepreneurs who want to build beverage brands without operating their own manufacturing facilities. This structure...
by evansfox | Feb 19, 2026
What’s New For Restaurants & Bars There is a new For-Profit Club License (A7040-B / S652-A; Ch. 342, signed Aug. 22, 2025)for private membership-style clubs (e.g., recreational/social/patriotic/political/benevolent/ workspace/corporate dining/athletic)....
by evansfox | Feb 10, 2026
All adult-use and medical cannabis products in New York State must be processed according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. It is mandatory for all licensees and registrants to comply with GMP for the duration of their license. The objective of imposing...
by evansfox | Feb 10, 2026
This is the final article in our three-part series on trademark protection for AI-generated avatars. In Part 1, we examined when avatars can function as trademarks. In Part 2, we reviewed how to register those rights at the USPTO. This article focuses on what happens...
