Disclaimer from Venable LLP: “The information in this podcast is not intended to provide legal advice or opinion. Such advice may be given only when it is related to specific fact situations that Venable has accepted an engagement as counsel to address.”
Maria Sinatra of Venable LLP is an attorney. We met at CoffeeFest NYC 2026, where she was speaking about copyright, trademarks, and intellectual property as it relates to coffee businesses, and beyond.
In this follow up chat for Coffee People, Maria offered insights on why being aware of and addressing your need for legal protections early can be an asset to your business and your brand.
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