A 2019 ruling dismisses Atlas Brew Works’ challenge to label-approval delays during the federal shutdown, prompting discussion of mootness.
TTB’s 2019 Notices 182 and 183 propose greater flexibility in wine and spirits container sizes through changes to standards of fill.
TTB’s 2019 COLAs Online update introduces conditional approval for specified application-field changes intended to streamline label approval.
Part 12 reviews proposed malt-beverage alcohol-content tolerances, contract-brewing locations, and mandatory label information in Notice 176.
Part 11 examines proposed malt-beverage definitions, COLA procedures, and labeling standards in TTB’s Notice 176 modernization rulemaking.
This post explains how the TTAB denied concurrent wine trademark registrations where the applicant relied on undocumented sampling programs and pre-COLA use. It warns brewers, distillers, and wineries that failing to secure required COLAs before introducing products in commerce can fatally undermine trademark priority and open the door to challenges.
Part five examines proposed changes to alcohol-label content restrictions, including the U.S. flag, under TTB’s Notice 176.
A January 2019 status update considers the effect of the shutdown’s end on Atlas Brew Works’ request for emergency label-approval relief.
TTB Industry Circular 2018-7 identifies recurring alleged trade-practice violations, including slotting fees and benefits tied to retail placement.
Mexico’s tequila regulator’s trademark activity illustrates the distinction between certified tequila and other agave spirits in branding.
An archived invitation to the June 13, 2018 Chicago seminars covering federal and Illinois alcohol trade-practice issues.
A review of TTB’s 2017 temporary rule examines PATH Act changes to the definition and tax treatment of hard cider.
