In October, I had the great pleasure of visiting the Champagne region and teaching a course on U.S. Trademark Law at the University of Reims’ Wine & Law Program. The University of Reims’ Wine & Law Program is directed by Professor Theodore Georgopoulos and consists of a full-year program (Master’s Degree)…
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2017 Wine & Law Program in Champagne, France this October
This year, the University of Reims’ Wine & Law Program is in its seventh session and will discuss topics related to trademarks and intellectual property rights in the wine and spirits sector. The Program is a 6-day intensive course program in English from October 9, 2017 through October 14, 2017 at the Université de…
2017 Wine & Law Program at the University of Reims in Champagne, France
This year, the University of Reims’ Wine & Law Program is in its seventh session and will discuss topics related to wine law and intellectual property rights in the wine sector. The Program is a 10-day intensive course program in English from June 19, 2017 through June 28, 2017 at…
On Reserve Author to Teach at University of Reims’ 2017 Wine & Law Program
This summer, I will return to the University of Reims to teach another course on wine law at the Wine & Law Program. This year, the Program is in its seventh session and will discuss topics related to trademark law and geographical indications for spirits. The course will focus on topics including introduction to wine marketing, the…
2016 Wine and Law Program at the University of Reims
This year, the University of Reims’ Wine & Law Program is in its sixth session and will discuss topics related to wine law and intellectual property rights in the wine sector. The Program is from June 20, 2016 through June 29, 2016 at the Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne and applications for the Program…
2015 Wine & Law Program at the University of Reims in Champagne, France
This summer, I had the absolute honor of being invited to attend the University of Reims’ Wine & Law Program in Champagne, France as a faculty member. I attended this same program several years ago when I was still a student in law school and had an incredible experience, one that…
Alfred Gratien: A Day Trip to Épernay for Small Batch and Quality Champagne
A few weeks ago, I had the absolute pleasure of spending an afternoon at and touring Alfred Gratien in Épernay. The maison has been producing wine since 1864 and takes pride in stating that its Champagne is hand-crafted. The house uses Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grape varieties, which represent the three…
Clos Montmartre: A Closer Look at the Hidden Vineyard in Paris
As many times as I’ve visited Paris, I am actually disheartened to admit that—up until recently—I had never seen the hidden vineyard in Montmartre. After reading an article several weeks ago about Clos Montmartre, or the 1500 square meters of vineyard space covertly tucked behind the Sacré-Cœur, I knew it was a “must”…
On Reserve Author to Teach at University of Reims’ Wine & Law Program
It is with great honor that I share the following: This summer, I will be teaching a course on U.S. Wine Law at the Wine & Law Program at the University of Reims. Four years ago, I had to absolute pleasure of attending the Program and exploring my burgeoning interest in…
Upcoming Seminars and Opportunities in Wine Law
Two exciting opportunities in wine law are scheduled for the next few months. The first is the Wine and Spirits Law Academy at UC Davis on September 8th, 9th, and 10th. Wine and spirits legal experts from around the world will convene for a three-day conference to discuss topics including global wine and…