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Trademark Primer: Proactive Strategies For Avoiding Disputes And Consumer Confusion

Apr 1, 2024 | mondaq.com | Katherine P. Califa |Brittany Ricciardi |Christopher Cain |Nathan Beaver

Trademark disputes can be time-consuming and costly. By proactively assessing risks and taking steps to avoid infringement, emerging companies save time and money. At the crux of most trademark disputes is the claim that consumers are likely to be confused by the simultaneous use of brand-identifiers by unrelated parties. A "brand-identifier" is anything that a consumer associates with a company such as its brand name, logo, tagline, or the look or shape of its packaging.
Trademark primer: proactive strategies for avoiding disputes and consumer confusion

Mar 27, 2024 | today.westlaw.com | Katherine P. Califa |Christopher Cain |Nathan Beaver |Brittany Ricciardi

(April 23, 2024) - Foley & Lardner attorneys Katherine Califa, Christopher Cain, Nathan Beaver and Brittany Ricciardi explain how trademark disputes typically form and offer some advice on how to prevent such disputes. Trademark disputes can be time-consuming and costly. By proactively assessing risks and taking steps to avoid infringement, emerging companies save time and money.
My Healthy Food Product Is Ready To Go To Market – What About Its Packaging? - Food and Drugs Law - United States

Mar 19, 2024 | mondaq.com | Nathan Beaver |Nicholas Johnson |Christopher Cain

After formulating an exciting new healthy food or beverage, the packaging it comes in may feel like an afterthought. It should not be. Food packaging has become an increasingly hot topic among federal and state regulators, as reports that chemical substances used in packaging materials may migrate to food continue to emerge. In addition, continued sustainability efforts—particularly at the state level—have resulted in laws that mandate food packaging be made from recycled content.
Harnessing AI In The Food & Beverage World Requires Keeping Legal Risks In Mind

Feb 16, 2024 | mondaq.com | Christopher Cain

As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, industries across the board are finding innovative ways to leverage artificial intelligence (AI). The food & beverage ("F&B") world is no exception. For example, by utilizing AI to scan online recipes, restaurant menus, and social media sites, businesses can aggregate nascent trends and identify emerging F&B trends. Incorporating AI into your business enhances human productivity.
Convenient And Healthy? Yes, And Venture Is All In.

Feb 15, 2024 | mondaq.com | Christopher Cain

New products often start out as a niche: limited options, high prices, and limited availability. Then, over time, as awareness and interest grow more broadly, options increase, prices come down, and availability improves. The same paradigm holds true with better for you food and beverages ("F&B"). Venture capital is helping accelerate the democratization of healthy F&B, including making healthy food increasingly easy to get, while backing innovation on new products and offerings.
M&A Primer For Emerging Healthy F&B Companies

Dec 15, 2023 | mondaq.com | Christopher Cain |Nathan Beaver

As an emerging growth company in the healthy food & beverage (F&B) space, you might rightfully think, "My company is too young to consider either buying another company or selling to another company." And depending on what product(s) you sell and the current competitive landscape, you might be right. That said, a great deal of uncertainty exists in the current market. As a result, an opportunity to scoop up a struggling competitor or sell to a strategic or financial buyer may present itself.
Who Regulates My Product?

Dec 1, 2023 | mondaq.com | Nathan Beaver |Christopher Cain |Nicholas Johnson

In the world of healthy food and beverages, a crucial first step towards bringing a new product to the crowded U.S. market is identifying and understanding the regulatory authorities that oversee your product. This is not always as straightforward as it might seem, but we're here to guide you through it.
IP Primer For Emerging Healthy F&B Companies

Nov 14, 2023 | mondaq.com | Katherine P. Califa |Brittany Ricciardi |Christopher Cain |Nathan Beaver

Intellectual property protection is essential for emerging companies in the healthy food and beverage ("F&B") space to attract investors and stand out from competitors. To gain a competitive edge, companies should understand and be intentional about building their intellectual property portfolio, which can include patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. A robust – or lackluster – IP portfolio can make or break an emerging company.
IP 101 for Emerging Healthy F&B Companies

Nov 9, 2023 | lexblog.com | Katherine P. Califa |Brittany Ricciardi |Christopher Cain |Nathan Beaver

Intellectual property protection is essential for emerging companies in the healthy food and beverage (“F&B”) space to attract investors and stand out from competitors. To gain a competitive edge, companies should understand and be intentional about building their intellectual property portfolio, which can include patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. A robust – or lackluster – IP portfolio can make or break an emerging company.