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 sha...
State Liquor Authority Upcoming Meeting for Professionals and Call for Comments.
The Chairman announced an upcoming meeting for Liquor Licensing professionals. The Authority’s Licensing staff will discuss ongoing problems with ap...
YESTERDAY’S ORAL ARGUMENTS AT THE SUPREME COURT ON A CASE THAT COULD SHAKE UP THE ENTIRE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY
Yesterday, we looked at the background of an important case at the Supreme Court, Tennessee Retailers Association v. Byrd, et. al. Oral arguments wer...
Today the Supreme Court hears arguments on a case that could shake up the entire alcohol industry
My practice focuses on businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry. Trafficking in the manufacture and sale of alcohol is heavily regulated at the f...
More cases proving wine, beer and spirits are related products for trademark purposes, but confusion still must be proven to be likely
E.&J. Gallo Winery opposed an application by Philly’s Premium Beverages, to register “Naked Ape Banana” egg cream liqueur. Gal...
Jack Daniels Maker Busy at the Trademark Appeals Board
An application was filed by Brown-Forman (distiller of Jack Daniels) to register the name of its “Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.” This high-end ...
Will TTB approve any formulas or labels for alcohol beverage products that contain marijuana?
TTB will not approve any formulas or labels for alcohol beverage products that contain marijuana. The federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), def...
As your production grows, you may need to review your marketing message and label content
A customer sued Tito’s Handmade Vodka claiming the distiller misled consumers into believing it was handmade when the production process was actuall...
Home Distilling
While individuals of legal drinking age may produce wine, cider or beer at home for personal or family use, Federal law strictly prohibits individuals...
EVALUATING DISTRIBUTORS
Before entering into a distribution agreement, brewers, distillers, wineries and cideries should do their homework. This company is being entrusted wi...