LAW OFFICE OF KEITH F. ROUSE
WINE LAW
The wine business in California is a multi-billion dollar business. There are more than 5500 licensed wineries in the United States. Approximately one-half of all licensed wineries in the United States are in California. Wineries in California account for 90 percent of all wine produced and bottled in the United States.
Keith F. Rouse, Esq. has the expertise to assist a client involved in the wine business from the grape grower to the producer to the distributor to the wine retailer. Keith F. Rouse, Esq. has the legal knowledge and experience to resolve legal issues related to all aspects of the wine business.
(626) 449-4211
600 South Lake Ave., Ste. 507
Pasadena, CA 91106
rouselaw@hotmail.com
LEGAL AREAS IN WINE LAW
Following is a brief overview of some, but not all, of the areas covered by Wine Law in California
- Vineyard Acquisition & Development
- Regulation of Wine Production
- California (wine) Trade Practice Law (tied-house laws & free goods laws)
- Buying or Selling a Winery
- Tax & Finance Issues
- Intellectual Property (trade secrets, trademarks, patents & copyright)
- Grape Purchase Agreements
- Vineyard Lease Agreements
- Vineyard Designation (branding & trademark)
- Defining & Protecting Wine Appellations
- Wine Distribution Agreements
- Wine Licenses & Licensing
- Wine Labeling
- Regulation of Wine by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
LAW OFFICE OFKEITH F. ROUSE
600 South Lake Avenue, Suite 507
Pasadena, CA 91106
Voice (626) 449-4211
Facsimile (626) 229-9330
rouselaw@hotmail.com
