Hop Law

Trademarks and Copyrights for Breweries and Distilleries

Many of our clients come to us when they are ready to register their brand names, logos, beer names and labels. Others are dealing with disputes involving trademarks and copyrights. From registration to litigation, our team of brewery and distillery trademark attorneys in Minneapolis provide a full range of intellectual property representation for breweries, distilleries, distributors and other businesses in the beer and liquor industry. While we are located in Minneapolis, we serve clients throughout Minnesota, the midwest and nationwide.

“Should we apply for a trademark? What are the steps involved? How do I get label approval?” Trademark registration can be complex, especially for businesses in the highly regulated alcoholic beverage industry. We can answer your questions and let you know how to approach all of your trademark needs, including:

• Brand names
• Product names
• Logos for items like glasses, T-shirts and coasters
• Beer can logos
• Beer and liquor labeling requirements

We will help you apply for trademarks based on the type of goods or services you are selling. Some of the steps include searching for similar marks to ensure that your trademark is unique and filing an intent to use application for your mark. We can also respond to trademark application refusals from the Patent and Trademark Office to fight for your brand.

If your business has copyrightable works such as written materials, artwork, music or software, we can help you with all copyright matters.