by evansfox | Mar 20, 2016
Craft beverage producers take a significant risk in using product names that reference Native American Indians and their culture. Even when used with an honorary intention, this practice could lead them into hot water with claims of disparagement. The very public...
by evansfox | Mar 20, 2016
Trademarks for the alcoholic beverage industry can be significantly different than trademarks in other industries. There is a litany of regulations affecting alcoholic beverage production, distribution, and product labeling. As they say, one size does not fit all. ...
by evansfox | Mar 11, 2016
The federal TTB issued its first 2016 ruling (2016-1) announcing its efforts to identify non-compliance with tied house rules prohibiting breweries, wineries, cideries, distilleries and wholesale distributors from directly or indirectly influencing retailers to...
by evansfox | Feb 17, 2016
Federal law requires that proprietor (business/license) must have operational control of the shared (“alternating”) portion of the premises each calendar day. I tell my clients it is as easy as keeping a clipboard and writing who used it each day of the year. Partial...
by evansfox | Feb 17, 2016
No. Ideally, there are separate entrances but this is not strictly required by the TTB. It is important to remember that state ABC boards may still require the separate entrances, New York State Liquor Authority does not generally require separate entrances. A...
by evansfox | Nov 8, 2015
The Authority has confirmed that a holiday promotion such as “Buy 2 bottles, get a 3rd free” is compliant with ABC laws. Similarly a BOGO offer on Black Friday will not violate any laws. Restrictions against free alcohol give aways are limited to on-premise retail...
