Here’s a simple tutorial on how to do a trademark clearance search. Will that cut the lawyer (i.e., me) out of the picture forever? Probably not. But having this tool… Read More

Aside from the regulatory requirements imposed on beer labels, as discussed in the Anatomy of a Beer Label Part I: Certificate of Label Approval (COLA) article, brewers should consider protecting… Read More

Beer aficionados worldwide can easily describe the nuances of pilsners, IPAs, milkstouts, and lagers. More hazy is the fact that beer is a product that touches upon nearly every type… Read More

Craft brewers are a clever bunch. Just a cursory glance down the beer aisle at a nearby market proves the point. Product with names like Irish I Was A Little… Read More

The Loose Cannon Brewery of Abingdon, UK has recently established trademark agreement with Heavy Seas Beer of Baltimore, MD, USA, as Heavy Seas moves towards selling their beers in the… Read More

Welcome to the trademark jungle, Canarchy, it gets worse here every day. A billion outlets are reporting that Guns ‘N’ Roses has filed suit against Oskar Blues Brewery for its… Read More

By Taylor Foss tfoss@mrllp.com How does a nice frosty Blueberry Muffin sound on a hot summer day? No, not the baked variety, but a blueberry muffin-flavored beer brought to you… Read More

In hopes of becoming an expansive, multimedia resource for craft beer professionals, we’ll be presenting a series of free webinars this year. Our first one is on trademark protection, sponsored… Read More

No one wants confused customers — especially in the craft beer industry — which has a crazy amount of brands and products. That’s why, in the United States and many… Read More

Understand the strategies available for protecting your trademark rights so you’re ready when you encounter a problematically similar mark. Policing trademarks in the internet age is no easy task. With… Read More