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What can I do with my farm distillery license?
by evansfox | Jan 16, 2020 | Distillery
A class D distiller's license, otherwise known as a farm distillery license, has a lot of benefits. A distiller's license of any class shall not authorize more than one activity (distillery, a rectifying plant or a fruit brandy distillery), and a separate license...
An NDA Was a Beauty Ingredient Enforced Against a Major Cosmetic Company
by evansfox | Jan 13, 2020 | General Business, NDA
A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) generally provides that confidential information can’t be shared with third parties or used for any purpose other than the ones stated in the agreement. These agreements sometimes seem like a hassle to get in place prior to business...
Design Patents Can Help You Stay a Foot Ahead of Copycats
by evansfox | Jan 9, 2020 | Patent
Intellectual property respect and protection should be an integral core value of companies. Failing to legally protect your designs can lead to copycats and loss of sales. In the highly competitive sneaker market, business is cutthroat as shoe manufacturers...
Legal Status of Street Art Copyright
by evansfox | Jan 8, 2020 | Copyright, Tips For the Entrepreneur
Public street art has quickly become a trendy and an ubiquitous scene in many cities. Social media has increased the demand and consumer appetite for the perfect “photo-worthy” scene. Photos with street art in the background garner likes and shares in the...
Beware of Trademark Solicitations and Scams
by evansfox | Jan 6, 2020 | Copyright, Tips For the Entrepreneur, Trademark
As soon as a trademark application is filed, applicants tend to be spammed with trademark solicitations that look rather “official.” They come by both mail and email from companies who scrape the USPTO database for new trademark application filings. These offers come...
5 Reasons Why Technology in Restaurants is a Wise Act
by evansfox | Dec 13, 2019 | General Business, Restaurants & Bar, Tips For the Entrepreneur
If you’ve been running your restaurant for decades in a certain manner and you think you’re doing a pretty good job, you may think there’s no reason to change the status quo. Not to be pessimistic, but you may regret that decision in the near future. The Importance of...
In the Case Between Mr. T and Leafly, Who is Blowing Smoke?
by evansfox | Nov 28, 2019 | CBD, Copyright, Patent, Tips For the Entrepreneur, Trademark
Celebrities often protect their personal brand by trademarking their name, nickname, and signature phrases. The marketing power of celebrities is undeniable. They are easily recognizable, memorable and popular search terms on the internet and social media. Intentional...
Keep Your Secret a Secret! Strategies for Protecting Trade Secrets
by evansfox | Nov 26, 2019 | General Business, Tips For the Entrepreneur
Does your business have a carefully guarded secret that gives it a competitive advantage? The Kentucky Fried Chicken recipe, Coca Cola formula, and Google algorithm for search engine rankings are iconic trade secret examples. In your business, a new product...
LESSONS FROM KODAK: IT IS TIME TO START LOOKING AT WHERE THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY IS GOING BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE
by evansfox | Nov 22, 2019 | General Business, Restaurants & Bar, Tips For the Entrepreneur
Technology innovations are rapidly adopted by consumers in the retail industry. Restaurateurs who fail to follow these trends could be headed toward a slow demise. Not every technology, though, is right for every business. It is important to carefully evaluate the...
Successful Restaurant Owners Care About Brand Image: 5 Reasons Why
by evansfox | Nov 12, 2019 | General Business, Restaurants & Bar
In the restaurant industry it’s all about the food, right? Actually, no! When you open a restaurant, you may start off with the romantic idea of everyone falling in love with your food. The truth: people fall in love with experiences. That means you have to manage...
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