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Customers and Regulators Claim “Liar! Liar!”
by evansfox | Aug 19, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Customers and Regulators Claim “Liar! Liar!” Craft beverage producers should take note of a series of recent lawsuits and regulatory actions concerning allegedly deceptive advertising, including listing of ingredients on the label. In one recent case, Quaker...
Element Winery Does It Again- A Best Kept Secret
by evansfox | Aug 18, 2016 | Retail Liquor License, Wineries
Bob Bates brought me the best birthday present ever- another bottle of that amazing Lemberger from Element Winery. It doesn’t end there. He brought its friends and family- Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Red Table wine. He suggested I try the award...
Patent Validity Opinions Take on Greater Importance
by evansfox | Aug 18, 2016 | Patent
The general industry consensus that formal validly and infringement opinions were unnecessary is changing after two recent US Supreme Court case decisions were announced. After Halo Electronics Inc. v. Pulse Electronics Inc., 136 S. Ct. 1923 (2016), it is easier for...
Aluminum Bottles Can Be a Great Asset for Brand Differentiation, Trade Dress and Bottom Line Cost Savings
by evansfox | Aug 18, 2016 | Retail Liquor License, Wineries
Glass bottles are the legacy of the alcoholic beverage industry but they have well known drawbacks: Heavy Fragile Space inefficient Lower recycle rates, especially for colored glass Higher transportation costs Making a splash in the product packaging world is the...
How much is that cocktail?
by evansfox | Aug 17, 2016 | Restaurants & Bar
How much is that cocktail? TGI Friday’s was sued in a class action case for not having drink prices on its menu. The case was dismissed on technicalities (jurisdiction and standing). The class action complaint alleged that a cocktail cost $10.39 and such price was...
Chipotle Mexican Grill disregards employee’s rights
by evansfox | Aug 16, 2016 | Restaurants & Bar
Chipotle Mexican Grill disregards employee’s rights The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Chipotle Mexican Grill’s social media code of conduct was unlawful because, among other things, it prohibited employees from posting tweets about...
Could Your Company Morale and Productivity Use A Boost?
by evansfox | Aug 14, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Could Your Company Morale and Productivity Use A Boost? Like all businesses, we have our ups and downs. We had a morale problem that was affecting productivity and quality. We immediately went to work to turn things around so we could deliver our best to our...
“Just Do It!” vs. “Dough It!”
by evansfox | Aug 13, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
“Just do it!” vs. “Dough it!” And other aggressive mark oppositions. Nike Inc. brought on opposition against Batterlicious Cookie Dough Co. for likelihood of confusion. Nike has been aggressive in opposing marks it deems similar to its famous slogan: Just Taste...
Information is Power
by evansfox | Aug 11, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Information is Power Information is power. When you are adopting a new product name, you need information to make informed decisions and minimize the risk of problems down the line. Problems can, and generally do, cost thousands of dollars and negatively impact all of...
Trade dress at issue in Pepperidge Farm Milano cookie case
by evansfox | Aug 9, 2016 | Retail Liquor License
Trade dress at issue in Pepperidge Farm Milano cookie case The shape of the Milano cookie is a recognizable signature[1] of the iconic Pepperidge Farms cookie variety. When Trader Joe’s contracted to produce its own branded version called “Crispy Cookies,” the two...
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