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Carol Kingery Ritter Quoted in Wine Spectator
In a recent article in Wine Spectator concerning the ongoing To Kalon Vineyard name dispute, Carol was quoted for her insights on appellations and AVAs related to whether the To Kalon name can be exclusively claimed as a trademark. Click here for the full article.
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Scott Gerien Name Top Trademark Lawyer
For the eighth year in a row, Scott has been named one of the top trademark lawyers in California by the WTR 1000: “Scott Gerien of Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty is ‘second to none in terms of wine law expertise’. ‘He resolves matters with a practical business head on his shoulders.’” For the full rankings, click here.
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John Trinidad to Moderate Panel at 2020 UWGS
John Trinidad, a partner in DPF’s Wine Law practice group, will be a moderator for a panel titled, “Paths to Success for Small Wineries” during the 2020 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium. He will be joined by Hardy Wallace (Dirty & Rowdy Family Winery), Dan Petroski (Massican Winery), Alison Smith Story (Smith Story Wines), Sandra Hess (DTC Wine Connect), and Julie Lumgair (J. Moss Winery). The panel is on Thursday, February 4th from 2:30-3:45pm.
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DP&F’s Joshua Devore Discusses Changing Napa Winery Regulations in NBBJ’s Legal & Accounting Resource Guide
Numerous recent changes to Napa County winery and vineyard permit requirements have been implemented that impact winery and vineyard development projects. Further, additional changes are being contemplated that may further change the permitting landscape, particularly for smaller wineries.