PHOTO CREDIT: Peter Speyer/Special to the Tribune Dierks Bentley and his Whiskey Row pub chain succeeded in a trademark infringement claim brought by...
Applicants and Licensees are experiencing tremendous delays at the New York State Liquor Authority
The New York State Liquor Authority has announced that it is experiencing significant delays in processing applications. The busy tourism season in Ne...
3 apps unlock hidden income sources for big city restaurants and bars
Bars and restaurants are often situated in prime locations. They pay the highest rent for this class A retail space in popular areas with a high vol...
Illinois Bar Sued for 7 Songs
An Illinois bar was sued last month for public performances of 7 songs without a music license. In this case, BMI and Against the Wind Publishing su...
Did you know changing architects can put you at risk for copyright infringement and DCMA claims?
The popular Five Guys chain was sued by a former architecture firm after it switched to a new architectural firm started by one of the employees who h...
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...
Lesson of the day: When employees leave, they can take your proprietary property with them.
The owner of six Italian restaurants and wine bars in New York City known as Passon & Passon sued two former employees alleging they opened a R...
Do I really need to do trademark search? It’s probably a good idea, even if you are just a small local bar. Here’s why.
There are so many costs when you are starting a new business. For small businesses without major financial backing, it can be hard to prioritize how t...
5 reasons why restaurants and bars fail to grow their business
Restaurant and Bar establishments are a complex and highly competitive business. There are many reasons why certain restaurants/bars fail… In workin...
Sonic opposed Dogfish Head’s signature cocktail trademark
Sonic Drive-In opposed Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Inc.’s federal trademark application to register a “prohibition-inspired cocktail”...