Expansion of production capacity can be capital intensive and finding a location can take some time. One alternative is to use contract brewing to sup...
Two major changes to the TTB’s Permits Online filing system
I’d like to share some great news about the TTB’s Permits Online filing system. This month the latest system upgrades are being introduced. I am p...
State lawmakers fight back against State Liquor Authority enforcement activity
Both chambers of the New York legislature have passed a bill in response to the State Liquor Authority’s attempt to penalize a retailer for allegedl...
Whenever Working With Outsiders and Your Proprietary Technology, Don’t Forget About Technology Improvements
Whenever a business (or independent inventor) enters into any type of agreement concerning access to its proprietary, patented, patent pending, or tra...
New Balance v. Karl Lagerfeld
New Balance sells popular sneakers with a large “N” as part of the sneaker “saddle” design. Karl Lagerfeld introduced a sneaker design with ...
Converse Alleges Trademark Infringements by Other Footwear Manufacturers and Retailers
Converse alleges its design is protectable trade dress, specifically its middle design and outsole design. The midsole design has a bumper and a toe...
Defending an Opposition to Your Intent to Use Mark
One basis for opposing intent to use trademark applications is to show lack of a bona fide intent to use the mark at the time the application was file...
Famous Names Can Lead to Trademark Problems
If you share a name with a famous mark, you may be restricted in the use of your own name. It is especially important to refrain from creating assoc...
Case Study- PepsiCo and CanDew
PepsiCo Inc. owns trademarks for Dew® and Mountain Dew® for its famous soft drink. Soft drinks fall in international class 32: Word Mark MO...
A brief look at the new option for trademark enforcement on the internet
Brand owners have a second option to add to the current UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution) proceeding to seek rapid relief for the most cle...