by evansfox | Dec 5, 2017
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 particularly excited about two major changes. The first is that those permit holders who originally paper filed their...
by evansfox | Nov 17, 2017
Glencairn filed a trademark infringement suit in against Plamazonx LLC, claiming Plamazonx’ sales of whiskey tasting glasses sold as “Del Rey Glassware Whiskey glass for Nosing and Sipping” infringe Glencairn’s trademark-protected and trade dress-protected “Official...
by evansfox | Nov 2, 2017
I read an article in the Democrat and Chronicle “Cider-makers forage for old wild apple flavor” by Lisa Rathke where she discussed a community project by Wildcraft Cider Works in Eugene, Oregon. The cidery has people in the community bring wild apples and apples from...
by evansfox | Oct 23, 2017
New Year’s Eve is fast approaching and since it can be one of the most profitable nights of the year for nightclubs, bars, and restaurants alike, wouldn’t you like to stay open and serve alcohol all night long? Licensees may do so by applying for an All Night...
by evansfox | Oct 19, 2017
Confirm that the organization qualifies as a charity otherwise you can violate your license while trying to do some good for your community. No one wants a $1,500 fine for donating to a charity! The organization requesting a donation must be a “charitable...
by evansfox | Oct 13, 2017
Starting up a business is capital intensive. You wonder when the bleeding will stop. At the very least, you want to get the tax deductions for your start-up expenses to relieve some of the pain on tax day. However, it is important to know that you may not be able to...