Protect Your Livestock Brand with Trademarks

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I’m excited about the upcoming Fourth of July break.  I’m heading up to Massachusetts for some R & R in the Berkshires.  I recently wrote this article on trademark protection for livestock operations.  You should take a moment and read it beachside or over a Fourth of July BBQ.  Happy Fourth!

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Protecting the Agri-Business: Managing Contracts, Trademarks and Non-Disclosure Agreements

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I had a great time speaking about contract management, trademarks and Non-Disclosure Agreements for farms and agri-businesses this week in Ohio.  Please check out my presentation below. [slideshare id=22722659&doc=protectingtheagri-business-130609223950-phpapp01]

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Speaking at the Ohio Agriculture Law Symposium

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I’m super excited to be heading back to the Midwest in June – I will be presenting at the Ohio Agriculture Law Symposium June 23-24, 2013 at Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark, Ohio.  On Sunday, June 23, 2013, I will be discussing “Strategies for Developing and Retaining Farm and Agri-Business Clients” along with the great Allen Olson from the Law …

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Quick Summary of Trademarks for Farms, Agri-Businesses and Food Entrepreuners

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Over the last year I have received numerous inquires from farms, agri-businesses and food entrepreneurs about the importance of trademarks and the application process.  This post seeks to give a cursory overview of a few common questions that come my way. Trademarks vs. Service Marks Put simply, a trademark is an identifying mark for consumers in connection with particular goods …

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Interview with M.A. Granovsky, Author of “Poison Pill”

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I recently got a chance to interview Maria Granovsky, the author of Poison Pill.  Maria is a patent litigator here in New York City.  Like every area of the law, intellectual property (patents, trademarks, and copyrights) very much affects the food and agriculture industry.  This book gives an inside look at patent litigation, from a big firm perspective. Maria uses her …

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ABA Agriculture Law Subcommittees

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As I noted in this previous post, I am the new Chair of the American Bar Association (“ABA”), General Practice, Solo and Small Firm’s Division, Agriculture Law Committee.  You can join the Committee and the Discussion List here.  I have restructured the subcommittees as follows: 1. Ag ADR: mediation, arbitration 2. Ag Estate/Succession Planning, Family Law, and Taxation: estate planning,succession …

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Downtown Lawyers

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For the last year, I have been a member of the Downtown Lawyers group here in New York City.  It is comprised of attorneys who practice law in New York City in a myriad of practice areas including bankruptcy, estate planning, elder law, business law, personal injury, employment law, immigration, matrimonial law, tax law, landlord-tenant law, intellectual property, criminal law, …

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The Not-So-Simple Definition of “Agriculture Law”

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As I mentioned in my previous blog, I recently joined JD Supra where my documents can be found here.  Today, JD Supra featured my profile on its facebook page. I was asked what exactly agriculture law was from an editor in Florida where I did my best to answer her in limited space.  Since I oftentimes receive this question (lately …

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