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...
Did an iconic whiskey glass manufacturer lead to the demise of its own trade dress protection?
Glencairn filed a trademark infringement suit in against Plamazonx LLC, claiming Plamazonx’ sales of whiskey tasting glasses sold as “Del Rey Glas...
Beware of Trademark Scams!
Our law firm has received a number of inquiries related to recent trademark scam. One of our business clients, Lugia’s Ice Cream, has kindly sent us...
Seven Things Employers Can Do to Protect Their Intellectual Property and Trade Secrets
Employees and key company executives have access to proprietary business information that can be key to the company’s market position. Protecting ...
Do you own your intellectual property assets? Two ways to correct weaknesses and avoid business losses and conflicts
Here are some common situations where potentially you may have failed to secure ownership of your business assets and how to fix the situation: Proble...
Tracy Jong Law Firm listed in Rochester Business Journal
The Rochester Business Journal’s 2014 Book of Lists was released this week. We are proud to report that Tracy Jong Law Firm is in the top 10 Intel...
Product Placement
Most of us are aware of an industry called “product placement” where companies pay to get their product featured in a hit movie or television show...
Competing with overseas manufacturers in the fashion industry
The California Attorney General is aiding the efforts of U.S. fashion designers to fairly compete with overseas clothing manufacturers in China and In...
Non-traditional marks
Businesses are increasingly innovative in the ways they brand themselves. No longer are businesses limited to traditional logos and slogans as source-...