Donna H. Hartman took the stage at the 2019 USA Trade Tasting held in New York. The event was organized by Beverage Trade Network, the leading online platform dedicated to connecting the global beverage industry. Donna H. Hartman, Attorney, OlenderFeldman LLP spoke about the legal side of things - specifically trademarks for your brand and if they are protected. Hartman outlined the following topics in her talk : 1. Intellectual Property 2. What are trademarks 3. Different types of trademarks 4. Trademark filing basis and process 5. How to protect your trademark and when to do it 6. Choosing your trademark 7. What to do & not to do post registration *About USA Trade tasting* USATT is an annual wine and spirits trade show held in the New York City, for retailers, sommeliers, bartenders, importers and distributors to network, learn and find new opportunities to grow. For more information, you can visit, https://usatradetasting.com/ *About Beverage Trade Network* Beverage Trade Network (BTN) is a leading online marketing and B2B networking platform servicing suppliers, buyers and beverage professionals in the global beverage industry. BTN provides a selection of sourcing solutions for importers and distributors as well as an extensive range of marketing and distribution services for international suppliers. For more information, you can visit, https://beveragetradenetwork.com/