The Federal Alcohol Administration Act (FAA Act) contains provisions that apply to all advertisements in any media, including print, television, outdo...
The five-headed boss of wineries
We all want it – the “dream job.” For winery owners, this means marrying their passion for wine with their preference for being the head honcho ...
TTB Permits Online: Making Changes to Your Basic Permit through Permits Online
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The Nuts and Bolts Needed to Get Your Restaurant or Business Open
Know what licenses, permits & certificates you need for your business. Owning a business, particularly a bar or restaurant, is a big commitment an...
Are you responsible for clearing alcoholic beverage trademarks?
The branding of an alcohol beverage product is key to its success and the most valuable asset aside from the recipe itself. To avoid the expense and r...
Operating a brewery & winery on the same site
For many wineries and breweries, there is a desire to expand into the related business category to offer a more well-rounded product menu to customers...
A tequila “brand”?
When it comes to tequila, there are the purists and there is everyone else. (This could be said of any liquor, I suppose.) The purists of this Mexican...
Trademark Cancellation Proceedings
There are two ways to oppose the registration of a trademark: opposition proceedings and cancellation proceedings. If the mark is still undergoing pro...
Rules for wine labeling
New York’s wineries are facing difficulties in selling their wine, not because their wines aren’t ready, or their wholesalers aren’t willing, or...