Ready to try something new? By Tracy Jong Have you ever wanted to explore a new product or market without tarnishing your existing product line and ma...
Blondes don’t always have more fun (or trademarks)!
Blondes don’t always have more fun (or trademarks)! Consent or co-existence agreements may no longer be sufficient to overcome a refusal based or li...
Craft Beverage Producers take note – Native American names are off limits
Craft beverage producers take a significant risk in using product names that reference Native American Indians and their culture. Even when used wit...
Customers and Regulators Claim “Liar! Liar!”
Customers and Regulators Claim “Liar! Liar!” Craft beverage producers should take note of a series of recent lawsuits and regulatory actions conce...
Handwritten craft beverage labels
A new craft beverage producer produced two varieties of hard cider. It wondered if the State Liquor Authority would accept a label that had preprinted...
What’s your story?
Millenials offer a great opportunity for craft beverage producers. They are adventurous, wanting to try new experiences, including bold ones outside t...
Record Keeping for Craft Beverage Producers
You are launching a new craft alcoholic beverage manufacturing business. There is so much to do, paperwork is at the bottom of your list. It is import...