Ask Sam: Can You Register a Cattle Brand as a Trademark?

Cari RinckerIntellectual Property

In the livestock industry, a cattle brand is more than just a mark, it’s a symbol of heritage, reputation, and the identity of a ranching operation. Traditionally used to identify ownership of livestock, cattle brands can also serve a broader purpose in the modern marketplace. If your cattle brand is being used not just to mark livestock but to promote …

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Monday Links

Rincker LawAg-vocacy, Agriculture Education, Agriculture Production, Farm Life, Food & Ag Organizations, Interviews, Links and Online Resources, Social Media and Technology

I hope all my readers had a nice weekend.  After a tough workout, I was able to catch-up on my NetNewsWire Google Reader feed yesterday over a warm cup of coffee.  I thought the following posts were worth noting: 1.  I have worked as a legal consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organization (“FAO”) of the United Nations in Rome. …

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Update Your RSS Feed- the YPC Cattle Call Blog Has Moved!

Rincker LawAg-vocacy, Food & Ag Organizations, Food & Ag Policy, Social Media and Technology

About a year and a half ago on this blog, I introduced the blog from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (“NCBA”) Young Producers’ Council (“YPC”) (@YPCBeef) titled “The Cattle Call.”  With the help of Nate Jaeger, Katy Groseta, and a handful of fantastic cattle bloggers, the blog has served as a powerful voice for young cattle producers throughout the country …

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