Innovative Legal Guidance For Alcohol, Cannabis And Global Consumer Brands
Licensing in the U.S. alcohol industry lives at two levels: federal (TTB) and state. Confusing one for the other—or missing required updates—can derail launches and operations. Below, we separate myth from fact and show what to do instead. Myth #1: “A federal permit...
Brand registration in the U.S. isn’t just a federal label approval (COLA). Most brands trip up by (1) skipping state brand/label registrations, (2) letting names on labels, permits and applications drift out of alignment and (3) overlooking ongoing state obligations...
In the alcoholic beverage industry, relationship-building between brands and retailers goes beyond meetings and trade shows. Dinners, sporting events, concerts and other forms of entertainment are often part of the business development playbook. But when a brand hosts...
In the alcohol beverage world, the holiday season – known simply as OND (October-November-December) – is both a celebration and a storm. It’s the make-or-break quarter when suppliers and distributors push hard to close out the year strong. The energy is high, the...
When the federal government shuts down, many agencies grind to a halt – and for alcohol industry members, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is one of the most critical agencies affected. Whether you’re a distiller waiting on a formula approval, a...
Launching a new alcoholic beverage product is exciting, but it comes along with legal rules that are easy to overlook. Here are five of the most common legal mistakes new distributors make when bringing a brand to the market: Assuming a federal permit is enough Many...
Before a new alcohol product ever reaches store shelves or a customer’s glass, it must first clear a critical regulatory hurdle: label approval. Whether you’re launching a craft spirit, wine, or malt beverage, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB)...
In the competitive craft beverage industry, your brand identity represents one of your most valuable assets. Protecting your intellectual property (IP) requires understanding the unique challenges alcohol manufacturers face in securing and defending their brand...
When you launch a brewery, winery or distillery, you'll quickly encounter the three-tier system – a regulatory framework that shapes how you bring products to market. Understanding this system is crucial for your success in the alcohol industry. The origins of...
Direct-to-consumer or DTC is when a brand or manufacturer ships their products directly to consumers rather than through a distributor or store. For wineries, DTC shipping could mean higher profit margins, better brand control and easier inventory management, along...