2012 – Ira Cohen, P.A.®

Legal Protections for the Fresh-Cut Flower Industry, Floriculture, and Floral Businesses

By Ira Cohen / October 13, 2012 / General Interest

“Just living is not enough…one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” – Hans Christian Andersen The Miami law firm of Henkel & Cohen, P.A. represents breeders, distributors, exporters, growers, importers, retailers, and on-line businesses in the floriculture and agricultureproduce industries. Schedule an appointment to discuss your business needs and legal interests. You say your floral enterprise is blooming. […]

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Copyrights: Bigger & Better Bang for your Business Bucks

By Ira Cohen / October 12, 2012 / Trademarks & Copyrights

Business owners may not fully appreciate the importance of copyrights. The purpose of this article is to offer a general overview of copyright law and how it can be relevant to most businesses. Let us now suppose that you have $35 to spend on your business today. Where could you best spend it? For this modest sum, a business can

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Question: What’s on the Franchise Menu?

By Ira Cohen / April 18, 2012 / General Interest

Answer: Traps, Pitfalls, Summons and a Lawsuit on a Sesame Seed Bun Introduction Any franchise relationship has the potential of turning bitter, and ultimately going sour. For some Franchisees, separating themselves from the Franchisor and the franchise system, is a very appetizing idea. Escaping the Franchisor’s bountiful table, however, may not be a cakewalk. However, in cases wherein a Franchisee

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The Zen of Being ®: U.S. Trademark Registration Advantages A to Z

By Ira Cohen / March 1, 2012 / Trademarks & Copyrights

The brand designation, mark, or name of your Florida company can, and should, be your company’s most valuable asset. How much can a brand be worth? Consider this: according to Interbrand’s March 2011 Report, among the world’s most valuable brands are the following: Coca-Cola ®, $70 Billion; IBM ®, $65 Billion; Microsoft ®, $61 Billion; Google ®, $44 Billion; and

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