Admittedly, it has been some time since I put up a post on this blog regarding a substantive legal topic that wasn’t merely a link to a podcast or radio appearance, an article for another publication, or a video to …

You Wanted The Best, You Got the Best: KISS’ Big Deal and the Importance of Trademark Registration to Protect Your Brand Read more »

On today’s episode of 3 And Out, Bob Sansevere and I discussed the recent news story regarding Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck donating all of his licensing royalties from “Row the Boat” merchandise to children’s charities. By way of background, …

P.J. Fleck Rowing the Royalty Boat to Help Kids, and More: 3 And Out 7.26.17 Read more »

There is never a dull moment in the brewing industry, and this past week was no exception.  Here are just a few recent stories and my take on them: Family-Owned State Beer Distributor Suing Summit Brewing:  A family-owned and operated …

What’s On Tap from the World of Brewery Law Read more »

As the number of breweries grows in the United States, trademark issues have become an increasingly hot area of the law.  A recent article discussed some of the issues involved with the proliferation of beer names and the problems encountered when …

Brewing Up Disputes: Beer Names and Trademarks Read more »