The Law Offices of Lois Fishman is a legal publisher that produces detailed blog content focusing on intellectual property law, including trademarks, copyrights, and geographical indications. The firm explores legal issues related to food and beverage labeling, certification marks, and the protection of regional product names. Their posts analyze recent legal developments, court cases, and legislative changes affecting branding and trade practices. The content often addresses the intersection of law with cultural and commercial matters, such as the authenticity of food products and the evolution of trademarks in response to social concerns. The firm provides insights relevant to legal professionals, businesses, and policymakers interested in intellectual property and trade law.
A novel attempt to seize a registered mark is captivating headlines in Los Angeles. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has prosecuted a…
A press release from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in early October heralded the key achievements of the recently concluded U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, intended to replace the vilified NAFTA agreement that dated from the early 1990s. Let’s take…
It’s hot as the blazes in most of the U.S., Europe and Central America these days. Which makes a watermelon salad with mint and feta cheese sound very appealing, to say the least. But the recipe calls for “real” feta…
It’s almost August, signaling time to really kick back and relax in Europe. In the U.S., it’s time to buy back-to-school supplies. Vive la différence! In our last post, we looked at the significance of July 18th in Spanish history…
Summer calls out for a cool drink and good reading material. In today’s blog entry, we’ll look at the significance of the months of July and August in terms of literary copyright history. Grab your sangria.
Part I: July 18th…
For our inaugural issue, and because it’s harvest time in California where we are located, we’ll devote space to a little understood form of intellectual property protection called geographical indicators or GIs that are about to become headline news. In…
