PRACTICES
WINE
LAW
DP&F has a long history of advising vineyard and winery owners in all aspects of wine law, including vineyard and winery acquisitions; land use planning, grape purchase agreements and vineyard leases; state and federal licensing; distribution and export agreements; intellectual property protection; and estate planning for vineyard and winery owners. In addition, DP&F attorneys have successfully represented a number of organizations seeking AVA designation, and most recently helped Paso Robles winegrowers with their petition for eleven new sub-AVAs.
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Our attorneys understand the complex legal and regulatory hurdles facing the wine industry and are dedicated to our clients’ continued growth and success. In addition, our wine law practice is not limited to members of the wine industry in the United States, and we have represented multiple non-U.S. wineries in acquisitions, trademark disputes, and wine law related litigation.
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Representation of numerous wineries in obtaining federal and state permits and licenses, trademark protection, distribution and export agreements.
Represented Accolade Wines North America, Inc. in its acquisition of Geyser Peak, Atlas Peak and XYZin brands and inventory from Ascentia Wine Estate, LLC.
Successfully petitioned for establishment of American Viticultural Areas to Alcohol, Tobacco, Tax & Trade Bureau, including representation of comprehensive appellation system for the Paso Robles wine region encompassing eleven sub-appellations nested within the greater Paso Robles American Viticultural Area (AVA).
Represent Napa Valley Vintners in worldwide protection of the Napa name, including development and execution of an international protection strategy for the Napa Valley geographical indication.
In coordination with European counsel, represented U.S. wine trade association in acquiring first registration of non-European geographical indication for wine issued by the European Commission; manages worldwide policing and protection for such geographical indication.
Obtained registration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on behalf of Lodi Winegrape Commission for geographical certification mark for LODI RULES for wine and wine grapes produced within the Lodi appellation pursuant to sustainable farming practices established by the Commission.
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10/23/23
Updates to Products Subject To California's Bottle Bill
05/16/23
03/14/22
TTB Approves San Luis Obispo Coast (SLO Coast) Viticultural Area
02/25/22
John Trinidad Article Cited in U.S. Treasury Report
09/24/21
09/17/21
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