by Lauren Handel | Jul 26, 2023
We are thrilled to introduce Hyo Jin (Jinnie) Lee, Handel Food Law’s intern for the summer and fall of 2023. Jinnie will be a regular contributor to the blog. Read on to learn about her impressive background. Hello, I am Jinnie! I am a student at Temple...
by Lauren Handel | May 13, 2023
How do you protect your recipe? What does it even mean to “protect” a recipe? As a food or beverage business, your recipe may be one of your most valuable business assets. So how do you prevent others from using your recipe to unfairly compete with you?...
by Lauren Handel | Mar 24, 2023
“But my competitor says ‘X’ on its label. Why can’t I?” I often hear this right after I’ve told a client that ‘X’ is not allowed under FDA food labeling regulations. I have a standard response: “Do you see people driving 80 when the speed limit is 60?” The fact that...
by Lauren Handel | Feb 25, 2023
It started when I read Michael Pollan’s book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma. I always had an interest in food as someone who loves to cook and eat. Reading that book made me see food as central to so many things I care about: the environment, social justice, animal welfare,...
by Lauren Handel | Dec 23, 2022
Like Superman’s distinctive “S,” USDA’s Organic Seal now has ® to signify its superpowers. The US Department of Agriculture recently announced that it registered the USDA Organic Seal with the US Patent and Trademark Office as a certification...
