A trademark can be any word, phrase, symbol, design, or a combination of these features that helps differentiate your goods or services from others. Businesses should consider seeking trademark registrations to protect their...more
The last couple of years have brought about lots of change for many business owners, not the least of which being owners in the hospitality industry. While this cycle of change has regrettably caused some to close their...more
Restauranteurs across Pennsylvania breathed a collective sigh of relief this week as the three-week ban on indoor dining ordered by Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Rachel Levine came to an end. A struggling industry...more
1/6/2021
/ Business Closures ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Due Process ,
Equal Protection ,
First Amendment ,
Fourteenth Amendment ,
Governor Wolf ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Irreparable Harm ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Shelter-In-Place
Are you missing out on an important tax credit that may not only be available to you as a manufacturer, but could be worth thousands of dollars in annual tax savings? The Research & Experimentation (“R&E”) Tax Credit...more
To those in the hospitality industry, it’s no secret that Pennsylvania liquor licenses are tough to come by. Retail, or “R” liquor licenses, are the type typically associated with a full-service restaurant but are in short...more
10/2/2019
/ Beverage Manufacturers ,
Breweries ,
Distilleries ,
License Fees ,
Liquor Control Boards ,
Liquor Licences ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Retail Licenses ,
Retailers ,
Small Business ,
Wineries
Recently, on a drive back to Harrisburg from New York, I stopped in at a popular road-side destination for a drink and a bite to eat and was reminded that compliance with Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (“PLCB”) regulations...more
The Supreme Court of the United States unanimously decided an important copyright law issue previously dividing U.S. Circuit Courts for many years. In Fourth Estate Public Benefit Corp. v. Wall-Street.com, LLC, the Supreme...more
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently announced that bids are now being accepted for their 6th Auction of Expired Restaurant Liquor Licenses. This auction presents an opportunity for anyone seeking to acquire a...more
On November 16, 2017 the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (“PLCB”) released the results from its most recent auction of expired “zombie” restaurant licenses. The results of the highest bidders can be found at Auction 4 Top...more
Too often, small startups, including brewery and winery businesses, only consider protection of their brands and other intellectual property as an afterthought. With hundreds of new wineries and craft breweries developing...more