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What is a U.S. Plant Patent? A U.S. Plant Patent is a patent issued for a newly invented strain of an asexually reproducing plant. United States Patent Law provides for the issuance of a U.S. Letters Patent to anyone who has invented or discovered, and asexually reproduced, any distinct and new variety of plant. What laws apply to Plant Patents? […]

Introduction This year’s Federal Bar Association Annual Meeting is scheduled to take place in San Juan, Puerto Rico on September 26-28, 2013. It would, therefore, appear to be appropriate for us to familiarize ourselves with at least a rudimentary knowledge of the unique background and rich judicial history of the Federal District Courts in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Overview.

“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.

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