Blogs

What happens to a patent when the owner dies? Many inventors have protected their inventions with a patent. But what happens to these patents when they die? Do they simply terminate or can they be passed on? Is it possible to leave patents to a specific person?...

What happens to a trademark when the owner dies? Many individuals, especially business owners, have protected their trademarks. But what happens to these trademarks when they die? Do they terminate or can they passed on? If they can be passed on, who can they be...

Considerations and Challenges for Cannabis Businesses Seeking Space to Rent   Now that the legal challenges to the CAURD program have been settled, the OCM is able to issue licenses and allow the recreational adult use market to finally take off in New York. The...

Changes to New York’s Alcohol Laws on the Horizon for 2024 Governor Hochul has supported ABC Reform by including several proposals in her Executive Budget, including a proposal to make permanent the temporary law permitting bars and restaurants to sell...

New Lawsuits Threaten to Delay OCM’s Issuance of Adult Use Cannabis Licenses New York’s adult use cannabis law (MRTA) is premised upon a legislative goal of promoting social equity objectives by granting licensing priorities to certain groups. The state’s goals may...

What state and federal reports does a craft (farm) distillery have to file and when? New distillery operators often ask what reports they must file concerning their production operations. There are both state and federal filing requirements in New York, and for...

The Catering Industry Sees Changes in New York Liquor Laws The catering industry has seen some changes at the New York State Liquor Authority this year. The first change is the creation of a new Off-Premises Catering License that allows caterers with a kitchen...