That question has yet to be decided by regulators, but for the moment it's pitting animal rights advocates and others against cattle ranchers in a war of words.

Supporters of the science are embracing "clean meat" to describe meat grown by replicating animal cells. Many in the conventional meat industry are irritated by the term and want to stamp it out before it takes hold.

2. Attorney Wooten Joins Evans Petree as Shareholder - Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Attorney William Allen Wooten has joined Evans Petree PC as a shareholder, working in the firm’s Memphis office as well as its new location at the current Wooten Law Firm in Covington, Tennessee.

3. Last Word: Kustoff at Rotary, Royal's Vibe and The Terms of MEMPOWER - Wednesday, August 2, 2017

The investment group that renovated the Chisca resurfaced Tuesday evening with a plan for the Wonder Bread factory, vacant for the last four years. But don’t look for a return of the bread smell to the Edge area. And if you look at what has started to happen in that particular corridor since Wonder Bread shut down, the mixed-use plan has some precedent. Throw in the move to sell The Commercial Appeal property just a few blocks away and if the economy remains this good, the transformation in this area could be radical in another four years.

4. Supreme Court Pushes Redskins' Name Fight Back to Society - Wednesday, June 21, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Washington Redskins aren't in the clear with their team name just yet, even after the Supreme Court ruled Monday that the government can't block trademarks on the basis that they're offensive.

5. Soulful Sounds Made in Memphis Again - Wednesday, May 17, 2017

An original Stax Records sign hangs in the stairwell of the new Made in Memphis Entertainment facility as inspiration for artists and guests entering as they head up to the new company’s main offices.

6. From Bedroom to Boardroom, Supreme Court is in Your Business - Tuesday, March 21, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – Quick, name a Supreme Court justice. OK, name three. One of the current justices, Stephen Breyer, once noted wryly that their names are less well-known than those of the Three Stooges.

7. Chuck Berry's Influence on Rock ‘n’ Roll Was Incalculable - Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Rock n' roll was more than a new kind of music, but a new story to tell, one for kids with transistor radios in their hands and money in their pockets, beginning to raise questions their parents never had the luxury to ask.

8. Three Industrial Properties Sell for $9.6 Million - Thursday, September 15, 2016

Malone Distribution Park 

Memphis, TN 38118

Sale Amount: $9.6 million

Sale Date: Sept. 8

9. Memphis Drawing More Out-of-Town Retailers - Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Second- and third-tier retail markets are seeing a resurgence nationally, and Memphis’ own economic recovery is garnering attention from out-of-town retailers.

Among the higher-end retailers preparing for their first local store are Ikea, which is set to open in the next few months, and Trader Joe’s and Nordstrom Rack, both of which are in their early stages and are expected to open by the end of 2017.

10. Soma Intimates Coming To Saddle Creek Center - Saturday, July 23, 2016

Soma Intimates will open at the Shops of Saddle Creek later this year.

The women’s intimates and loungewear boutique will occupy a 2,132-square-foot store at Saddle Creek North next to Lucky Brand Jeans, according to a release.

11. Soma Intimates Coming To Saddle Creek Center - Friday, July 22, 2016

Soma Intimates will open at the Shops of Saddle Creek later this year.

The women’s intimates and loungewear boutique will occupy a 2,132-square-foot store at Saddle Creek North next to Lucky Brand Jeans, according to a release.

12. Attorney Schattgen Joins Bass, Berry & Sims - Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Shine Chen Schattgen has joined the Memphis office of Bass, Berry & Sims LLP as an associate in the law firm’s health care group. Schattgen, who previously practiced in the Boston office of Ropes & Gray LLP, counsels health care clients on a range of operational, regulatory and transactional matters.

13. $21.6 Million in Construction Headed to Graceland - Thursday, May 26, 2016

1064 Craft Road

Memphis, TN 38116

Permit Amount: $18.1 million

Project Cost: $21.6 million

14. Ikea: 'Everything's on Track' for New Memphis Store - Tuesday, April 26, 2016

A construction crew of nearly 500 is at work turning what is now a steel frame into Tennessee’s first Ikea store. This week, the crew began installing Ikea’s trademark cobalt-blue walls on the western edge of what will be a self-serve warehouse.

15. The Paper Source To Join Saddle Creek - Saturday, December 19, 2015

The Paper Source, a gift retailer offering fine paper, custom invitations and announcements and stationery, is the latest store to join the Shops of Saddle Creek.

Set to open summer 2016, the 2,391-square-foot store will be located at Saddle Creek South near Brooks Brothers.

16. The Paper Source To Join Saddle Creek - Friday, December 18, 2015

The Paper Source, a gift retailer offering fine paper, custom invitations and announcements and stationery, is the latest store to join the Shops of Saddle Creek.

Set to open summer 2016, the 2,391-square-foot store will be located at Saddle Creek South near Brooks Brothers.

17. Saddle Creek Announces New Store Openings - Saturday, October 31, 2015

Several tenants have been announced for the Saddle Creek shopping center in Germantown.

Clothing and lifestyle store Lily Rain will open its first Tennessee location in a 1,600-square-foot bay at Saddle Creek South, next to Michael Kors.

18. Saddle Creek Announces New Store Openings - Thursday, October 29, 2015

Several tenants have been announced for the Saddle Creek shopping center in Germantown.

Clothing and lifestyle store Lily Rain will open its first Tennessee location in a 1,600-square-foot bay at Saddle Creek South, next to Michael Kors.

19. Celebrity Selfies And Businesses’ Legal Obligations - Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Suppose your company sponsors a newsworthy charitable event at your offices and local celebrities attend. After the event, you have numerous selfies of yourself and your employees with those celebrities. You want to put some of these photographs on your company’s website, but you don’t want to go to the trouble of getting the celebrities’ permission before you upload them.

20. From University Labs to the Marketplace - Saturday, September 12, 2015

The health care industry contributed $38.8 billion to Middle Tennessee’s economy in 2014, according to a study released by the Nashville Health Care Council, which is a 32.9 percent increase from the 2010.

21. Work Begins Saddle Creek Redevelopment's Next Phase - Saturday, August 1, 2015

Trademark Property Co. has broken ground on the second phase of redevelopment at Saddle Creek.

That next phase focuses on enhancements to the north side of the property, and combined with the initial phase now nearing completion, the redevelopment efforts will add about 25,000 square feet of new retail space.

22. Work Begins on Next Phase Of Saddle Creek Redevelopment - Monday, July 27, 2015

Trademark Property Co. has broken ground on the second phase of redevelopment at Saddle Creek.

That next phase focuses on enhancements to the north side of the property, and combined with the initial phase now nearing completion, the redevelopment efforts will add about 25,000 square feet of new retail space.

23. Wave of New Retail Construction Boosts Contractors - Saturday, March 7, 2015

Retail development in the Memphis area is booming in what construction and retail officials describe as the most active period for retail construction since the recession, with everything from a massive outlet mall in Southaven to grocery stores and smaller, traditional retail centers going up.

24. Social Media Now Integral to Protest - Wednesday, February 18, 2015

It may not seem intuitive to connect intellectual property rights with a human tragedy, but the two intersect more often than we realize.

In the wake of the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris last month, people throughout the world showed solidarity with the victims via social media under the hashtag “#jesuischarlie.” The slogan “Je Suis Charlie” also became a rallying cry for many demonstrations that followed the attack.

25. Retailers Setting Eyes on Memphis - Tuesday, December 30, 2014

The Memphis-area retail sector, fueled by several new retailers entering the market and a massive amount of grocery-based activity, experienced a strong 2014.

Grocery store activity came into full bloom this year, with market leader Kroger investing heavily in its stores and higher-end, organic-focused chains targeting the market for growth.

26. Spillyards Leads Community Advisors Launch - Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Greg Spillyards has joined the brokerage team at Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors to launch the firm’s Community Advisors service line.

Community Advisors is focused on the Memphis city core, with a goal to provide real estate advisory services to assist in the revitalization of the city’s underserved areas with passion, creativity and entrepreneurship, and with service to those already living and leading in their neighborhoods.

27. Smart Growth Plan Sets Stage in Germantown - Tuesday, September 30, 2014

In 2007, the city of Germantown adopted its Smart Growth plan and accompanying zoning regulations, which promoted more walkable, accessible mixed-use development in its central business district and surrounding neighborhoods.

28. ‘Significant Headwinds’ - Saturday, July 5, 2014

When Gov. Bill Haslam joined local economic development and civic officials at FedExForum in January to announce that Conduit Global would open a call center in Shelby County that would employ 1,000 people over the next three to five years, it provided a much-needed boost to the local office real estate sector.

29. Poplar Plaza to Undergo Renovation - Friday, July 4, 2014

The venerable Poplar Plaza shopping center at Poplar Avenue and Highland Street near the University of Memphis is slated to undergo a second facelift.

Finard Properties LLC is expected to soon launch extensive exterior improvements to the massive retail center at Poplar and Highland, starting with a fresh coat of paint.

30. Renovation, Expansion Underway at Saddle Creek - Friday, June 13, 2014

The Shops at Saddle Creek has picked up a new tenant as the lifestyle center undergoes a renovation.

Marmi Shoes has leased 1,395 square feet between Vera Bradley and Madewell at Saddle Creek. St. Louis-based Marmi Shoes offers a wide variety of women’s shoe styles and sizes with a European influence. The Saddle Creek location, the first in the Memphis area and the second in Tennessee, is expected to open in the fall.

31. Vote of Confidence - Saturday, May 3, 2014

After experiencing a strong fourth quarter in 2013, confidence in the Memphis office market remains high so far this year.

First quarter leases signed outnumbered tenant move outs and the Memphis market ended the quarter with 54,989 square feet of absorption, according to CB Richard Ellis Memphis.

32. Intellectual Property Audits for Companies - Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Successful businesses routinely conduct audits of their assets, such as merchandise or financial holdings. Audits are fundamental to making informed business decisions that lead to an efficiently managed business.

33. MalmoMemphis Completes Three Law Firm Leases - Friday, February 28, 2014

Three Memphis law firms represented by MalmoMemphis Real Estate Inc. have renewed their office leases or leased new spaces.

34. Your Intellectual Property Strategy - Monday, February 17, 2014

Entrepreneurs and businesses alike wrestle with the question of patents. Patents can be an accelerator or a hurdle as new products and technology travel through the pipeline and approach the market.

35. Germantown Board OKs Whole Foods Zoning - Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Two major retail projects in Germantown have received a green light to move forward.

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Monday, Jan. 27, approved several zoning exemptions for a proposed Whole Foods store – important votes that moved the project closer to completion – as well as a redevelopment plan for the Shops at Saddle Creek.

36. Developers Show Interest in Germantown’s Arthur Property - Tuesday, January 28, 2014

A 33-acre site near Saddle Creek in Germantown is seeing increased interest from developers and could change hands as early as this year, according to a real estate agent marketing the property.

Murray Foster, a broker with Taliesyn Realty, said interest in the property owned by the heirs of Boyd Arthur Sr. picked up last year and remains strong in 2014.

37. Judicial Campaign Season Emerges With Different Rules - Thursday, January 23, 2014

Fundraisers and other campaign events for judicial candidates are difficult.

Sometimes there are more candidates for other offices at them than citizens with no direct political interest who are undecided on who to vote for. And more so than in any other field of candidates, judges are limited by ethics in what they can say when trying to persuade someone to vote for them.

38. New Life - Saturday, January 18, 2014

When Rob Clark and his wife moved into their home in the historic Evergreen neighborhood in 1993, catalog and distribution operations were still active at the Sears Crosstown building.

That soon changed, and for roughly two decades the hulking property stood as a towering, painful reminder of the area’s faded glory.

39. New Life - Monday, January 20, 2014

When Rob Clark and his wife moved into their home in the historic Evergreen neighborhood in 1993, catalog and distribution operations were still active at the Sears Crosstown building.

That soon changed, and for roughly two decades the hulking property stood as a towering, painful reminder of the area’s faded glory.

40. Germantown Planning Commission OKs Plan for Whole Foods - Thursday, January 9, 2014

Developers on Tuesday, Jan. 7, cleared a key regulatory hurdle for a planned Whole Foods Market store in Germantown.

Before a packed house, the Germantown Planning Commission voted to approve a revamped plan for a new Whole Foods store at the southeast corner of the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Pete Mitchell Road, on the eastern edge of Germantown’s Central Business District.

41. Traffic Concerns Delay Germantown Whole Foods - Thursday, December 5, 2013

The development team behind a proposed Whole Foods store in Germantown is going back to the drawing board after some neighbors expressed concerns about the project, particularly over traffic.

The development team withdrew its application from the Germantown Planning Commission’s Tuesday, Dec. 3, agenda and will return next month. After that, the development team would need approval from Germantown’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen.

42. Sesley-Baymon Named CEO of Memphis Urban League - Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Tonja Sesley-Baymon has been appointed president and CEO of the Memphis Urban League by its board of directors. Sesley-Baymon, who has worked with the league for eight years, previously served as programs director for the 70-year-old organization. In her new role, she will provide executive leadership to the league and advocate on behalf of social justice and economic issues affecting Memphis.

43. Apartment, Retail Markets Holding Steady - Friday, November 1, 2013

The Memphis area multifamily and retail markets continue to chug along, with the newer, more upscale products in each sector propping up both overall markets.

Those trends and others in commercial real estate will be the subject of discussion Thursday, Nov. 7, during the 2013 Commercial Real Estate Review & Forecast, one of six seminars in The Daily News’ 2013 Seminar Series.

44. Saddle Creek Growth Sign of Future for City - Wednesday, September 25, 2013

The Shops of Saddle Creek is in store for a multimillion-dollar makeover and expansion, a project that will likely be the first of several development dominoes to fall in Germantown.

Texas-based Trademark Property Co., which has operated the retail center since 2011, will expand the portion of the 148,000-square-foot lifestyle center on the southwest side of Poplar Avenue and West Street in Germantown.

45. Saddle Creek to be Expanded, Renovated - Monday, September 23, 2013

Trademark Property Co. of Fort Worth will demolish 20,000 square feet of existing space in its Saddle Creek South development in Germantown and add 40,000 square feet of retail space in the area between that and Saddle Creek West.

46. Trade Secrets: Important Assets - Friday, July 12, 2013

Just as patents and trademarks are important assets for a company, so are trade secrets. But trade secrets seldom generate much attention, mostly because there isn’t a federal registration system that formalizes and protects them. Yet, a trade secret is a valuable part of the manufacturing process since it is part of a product’s signature and, as such, can distinguish a company’s product from its competitors, as would a trademark or patented feature.

47. Court Says Human Genes Cannot be Patented - Friday, June 14, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and lucrative medical and biotechnology industries.

48. Madewell Coming to Saddle Creek - Friday, February 8, 2013

The Shops of Saddle Creek in Germantown will soon gain another national retailer with no other presence in Tennessee.

Madewell, a subsidiary of J. Crew Group Inc., has signed a 3,061-square-foot lease in The Shops of Saddle Creek North, 7509 Poplar Ave., in part of the space that was previously The Gap in between James Avery Jewelry and Brighton Collectables.

49. Gupta Trades Life of Science for Career as Patent Attorney - Thursday, December 20, 2012

With a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a new job in the Hematology-Oncology Department at the jewel of medical institutions, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Hemant Gupta’s life appeared to set with a promising career in medical research.

50. Brooks Brothers Relocating to Saddle Creek - Friday, December 7, 2012

High-end clothier chain Brooks Brothers plans to open a new location at The Shops of Saddle Creek West in Germantown.

The New York City-based retailer will open in 7,500 square feet of space at 7509 Poplar Ave. by early June, taking over the two suites formerly occupied by Indigo and Talbots Men’s. Indigo last month relocated and expanded two spaces down into the old Natural Body Spa & Shoppe space.

51. Free People Set to Open in Saddle Creek - Friday, September 14, 2012

Free People, a high-end women’s retailer of apparel and other items, will open at The Shops of Saddle Creek in Germantown on Friday, Sept. 14.

The Philadelphia-based retailer fills part of the space formerly occupied by Gap, in between the new Brighton Collectibles and Anthropologie. The location marks Free People’s second boutique in Tennessee, after a location in Nashville.

52. Free People to Open in Saddle Creek - Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Free People, a high-end women’s retailer of apparel and other items, will open at The Shops of Saddle Creek in Germantown on Friday, Sept. 14.

The location marks the Philadelphia-based retailer’s second boutique in Tennessee, after a location in Nashville. The 2,000-square-foot space will feature a “Blacksmith Cottage” concept, the brand’s second store with this design, and the first of its kind in the U.S.

53. Free People to Open in Saddle Creek - Thursday, September 13, 2012

Free People, a high-end women’s retailer of apparel and other items, will open at The Shops of Saddle Creek in Germantown on Friday, Sept. 14.

The Philadelphia-based retailer fills part of the space formerly occupied by Gap, in between the new Brighton Collectibles and Anthropologie. The location marks Free People’s second boutique in Tennessee, after a location in Nashville.

54. Holograms Present Celebs With New Afterlife Issues - Wednesday, August 22, 2012

LOS ANGELES (AP) – When Tupac Shakur rose from the stage in the California desert earlier this year, it was not only a jaw-dropping resurrection, but also the beginning of a new form of live entertainment.

55. Pera’s Philosophy: ‘Build on What You’ve Got’ - Thursday, June 28, 2012

Editor’s Note: This is the third in a three-part series looking at Robert Pera, the potential new owner of the Memphis Grizzlies.

56. Events - Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, May 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at The Peabody hotel, 149 Union Ave. Rabbi Micah Greenstein of Temple Israel will speak. Cost for lunch is $25 for nonmembers.

57. Baker Donelson Elects New Shareholders - Monday, April 23, 2012

Four attorneys in the Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC have been elected shareholders.

They are Adam Baldridge, Christopher Coats, Richard Mattern and Stacie Smith Winkler.

58. Hearn Promoted at Glankler Brown - Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Don Hearn Jr. has been promoted to member at Glankler Brown PLLC law firm.

Hearn’s practice includes a range of commercial litigation in general and business civil law, construction law, trust and estate law, medical malpractice law, intellectual property law, and employee benefits law.

59. Trademarks and How To Preserve Them - Thursday, March 8, 2012

A trademark is the symbol used by business to identify a product or service so that consumers can distinguish that product or service from those of a competitor. A trademark can have both visible and phonetic characteristics, which help to make is easy for consumers to remember.

60. IP Rights Protect Business’s Assets - Thursday, February 23, 2012

Intellectual property rights fall into three categories: copyrights, trademarks and patents. Each is protected by federal statute while trademarks also are protected by state law.

Intellectual property rights are acquired by filing an application with the relevant federal or state agency and the issued certificate is normally received following regulatory examination for compliance.

61. Barnes’ IP Practice Bridges Law, Science - Thursday, February 9, 2012

Some lawyers may have a background that includes previous experience in real estate or time in politics.

Kenneth Barnes, an intellectual property attorney with Crone & McEvoy PLC, was a researcher at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for five years before going to law school. And don’t let the shelves of law books fool you.

62. Feds Seize Flea Market - Tuesday, September 20, 2011

After they shut it down in June, law enforcement agents seized 153,634 counterfeit items from the now-defunct flea market that operated at 4233 S. Third St.

63. Plan Domain Portfolio - Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Whatever your business is, it is critical that you have a portfolio of domain name registrations that correlate with your business and its primary trademarks.

You must plan for success and doing so requires a significant presence on the Internet. Failure to plan for success now will result in more expenses later.

64. House Heads Toward Vote on Patent System Overhaul - Friday, June 24, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – After years of effort to modernize the patent system and assure the competitive edge of American inventors, a proposed overhaul neared a close vote in the House on Thursday.

65. Memphis Cos. Protect Inventions With Patents - Tuesday, June 14, 2011

People always create new ideas and invent new things. Whether it’s computer software or a plumbing component, a new musical score or a jet engine, people also want to protect their creations – their intellectual property – from others who might copy or steal their ideas and inventions for profit.

66. Trademark Property Co.to Manage Saddle Creek - Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Trademark Property Co. announced Monday it has been hired to lease and manage the Shops at Saddle Creek, Germantown’s 148,000-square-foot lifestyle center at Poplar Avenue and Germantown Road.

67. Getting The IP Message - Thursday, April 21, 2011

Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of occasional law columns on intellectual property. More often than I like to remember, I have found myself in the unenviable position of “bad news messenger,” particularly for entrepreneurs who handled their own patent, trademark or copyright applications without understanding the complexities and difficulties involved. My role as a counselor too often turns to one of consoler due to a client’s inexperience. Sometimes, though, I can remedy their problems, but at great cost.

68. Events - Thursday, March 31, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will host a roundtable discussion titled “Use of Competitor’s Trademark in Keyword Advertising: Infringement or Not?” Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. at Baker Donelson’s office at 165 Madison Ave., 20th floor. For more information or to register, contact Brittany Meeker at 577-2275 or bmeeker@bakerdonelson.com.

69. Roundtable Tackles Trademark Infringement - Thursday, March 31, 2011

The law firm of Baker Donelson Bearman Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will hold a roundtable discussion Thursday on the topic “Use of Competitor’s Trademark in Keyword Advertising: Infringement or Not?”

The event is part of the American Bar Association’s Intellectual Property litigation series.

70. Intellectual Property Grows At Wyatt Tarrant - Thursday, March 24, 2011

This month alone, the intellectual property lawsuits have been flying.

Apple is suing Amazon.com over Amazon’s use of the term “App Store” with customers.

71. Baker Donelson to Host IP Roundtable - Friday, March 18, 2011

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC will host an intellectual property roundtable discussion later this month titled “Use of Competitor’s Trademark in Keyword Advertising: Infringement or Not?” as part of the American Bar Association’s Intellectual Property litigation series.

72. Consensus Seeker - Wednesday, October 27, 2010

With a few unscripted remarks in late 2009, Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. laid out what could be considered the theme of his just-ended first year in office.

It came while addressing the media last fall about changes he was making to the Memphis Animal Shelter, which Shelby County sheriff’s deputies raided in the early morning hours to investigate allegations of animal cruelty.

73. MBA Increases Awareness of Intellectual Property Law - Monday, August 16, 2010

A new section of the Memphis Bar Association will focus exclusively on intellectual property and entertainment law.

In an effort to boost membership in the legal community and promote its services within the business community, the bar association will host a seminar Thursday, Aug. 19, at the Hilton Hotel in East Memphis.

74. Adams and Reese Ranks High in Top Trademark Firms - Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Adams and Reese LLP has ranked No. 89 on a list of Top Trademark Firms, according to the May 2010 issue of Intellectual Property Today.

75. Dollar General Sues Rival Fred’s Over Colors - Thursday, March 11, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) – Dollar General Corp. has filed a federal lawsuit against rival discount chain Fred’s Inc., claiming the smaller company is using its trademark yellow and black colors in a new advertising campaign.

76. Baker Donelson’s Garrison Appointed Co-Chair Of ABA IP Subcommittee - Thursday, February 11, 2010

Grady M. Garrison, of counsel at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, recently was appointed to serve as co-chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Subcommittee for the American Bar Association Litigation Section.

77. Garrison Appointed to Leadership Post for American Bar Section - Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Grady M. Garrison has been appointed to serve as vice chair of the Intellectual Property Litigation Subcommittee for the American Bar Association Litigation Section.

Garrison, of counsel at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, concentrates his practice in the areas of intellectual property and franchise law.

78. Taking Off - Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Aviators attain flight and control the movements of their aircraft by precisely balancing the forces of lift, thrust, drag and gravity. The people piloting the aerotropolis initiative – the promotion of Memphis’ economy focused on the airport, other transportation assets and the connectivity among them – are negotiating their own set of physics in hopes of becoming airborne.

79. Taking Off - Monday, October 12, 2009

Aviators attain flight and control the movements of their aircraft by precisely balancing the forces of lift, thrust, drag and gravity. The people piloting the aerotropolis initiative – the promotion of Memphis’ economy focused on the airport, other transportation assets and the connectivity among them – are negotiating their own set of physics in hopes of becoming airborne.

80. Shoemaker Financial Appoints Jenkins Managing Partner - Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Thomas “Mac” Jenkins has been appointed managing partner of Shoemaker Financial. Jenkins joined Shoemaker in 1991 as a financial adviser, eventually becoming general manager of the firm in 2004.
In his new position he will be responsible for sales, recruiting, training and development of advisers. In addition to his management responsibilities, Jenkins also provides financial products and services to single and married individuals and small businesses.
He is a registered representative of Securian Financial Services Inc.

81. UT’s Hathaway Named To Ruth Neil Murry Endowed Chair - Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Dr. Donna Hathaway has been named to the Ruth Neil Murry Endowed Chair in Nursing at the University of Tennessee College of Nursing.

82. Baker Donelson’s Johnson Discusses Variety, Joy of Intellectual Property Practice - Thursday, June 11, 2009

Valerie Walsh Johnson is of counsel at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC in the Intellectual Property Group. Her practice includes trademark prosecution and litigation, copyright licensing and enforcement, trade secrets, unfair competition, patent and technology licensing, advertising claims review and warranty advice.

83. Baker Donelson Ranked Among Top Trademark Firms - Monday, June 8, 2009

For the third consecutive year, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC has been ranked among the top 100 trademark firms in the country by Intellectual Property Today, a monthly publication focused on legal issues in patent, trademark and copyright law.

84. Husch Blackwell Sanders Named Among Top Trademark Firms - Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Memphis law firm Husch Blackwell Sanders LLP has been recognized as one of the 2009 Top Trademark Firms in the country by Intellectual Property Today magazine.

85. Morris Discusses Intellectual Property Issues - Thursday, March 5, 2009

Paul H. Morris, director and shareholder at Martin Tate Morrow & Marston PC, provides general counsel to business clients and litigates in a variety of commercial areas, particularly in intellectual property. He has extensive experience in patent litigation and licensing, trademark, copyright, franchise and trade secret matters.

86. Berkenstock Discusses Effect of Bilski Opinion on Patent Law - Thursday, November 13, 2008

H. Roy Berkenstock is a member of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP’s Intellectual Property Protection and Litigation Service Team. He practices in the areas of domestic and international patents, trademarks, copyrights and licensing.

87. Barnes Joins Crone & Mason’s Intellectual Property Group - Thursday, September 25, 2008

Kenneth E. Barnes recently joined Crone & Mason PLC as an attorney focusing on patent and trademark protection. He received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Memphis, and he graduated earlier this year with a juris doctorate from the U of M’s Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law.

88. Middle Eastern Visitors Get Look At Memphis Law System - Thursday, May 1, 2008

Saud y Al Sanea has seen temptation in the form of an iPod. It's not the iPod itself. The temptation is the card needed to upload music from iTunes to fill the iPod.

It can take two weeks to get one of the cards in Kuwait City where he is a public prosecutor at Kuwait's Ministry of Justice. But you can buy a knock-off version on the streets and some stores of Kuwait City much sooner.

89. Patterson's Self-Effacing Style Only Amplified His Savvy - Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Editor's Note: The following story is a first-person account of a reporter who knew Shelby County Trustee Bob Patterson, who died Friday night at age 69 following a massive heart attack.

90. Jones Receives Welcome Home Memphis Designation - Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Crye-Leike affiliate broker C. Lauren Jones was the first Realtor in the Memphis market to receive the Welcome Home Memphis designation when she recently earned the honor.

The designation recently was created by the Memphis Area Association of Realtors and is designed to increase affordable housing expertise.

91. William Parks JoinsWyatt, Tarrant & Combs - Monday, September 24, 2007
William "Bill" Parks has joined the Memphis office of Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs LLP. He concentrates his practice in the area of intellectual property.

Parks is a former patent examiner for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and Division Patent Counsel for Milliken & Co.

92. Baker Donelson's John Branson Combines Business, Law Educations in Practice - Thursday, August 16, 2007

The combination of John R. Branson's education in business and marketing and his degree in law works to his advantage as a litigator.

Branson, who is a shareholder in the Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC, practices all types of litigation. During his career, he has worked in trademark, copyright and patent law. He has tried numerous jury and non-jury cases.

93. Enhancing a Landmark - Monday, June 18, 2007

With its 30th birthday less than two years away, the Hilton Memphis' new owners are making sure the iconic hotel ages gracefully.

Built in 1979, this East Memphis landmark is undergoing yet another renovation, this one an $8 million, four-year process courtesy of Davidson Hotel Co., the Memphis-based company that bought the 405-room building in May for $45 million.

94. Supreme Court Decision Could Shed Different Light on Patents - Thursday, May 31, 2007

A recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could change the way Memphis businesses look at patents.

One thing is for sure, it will definitely change the way attorneys look at them.

In a unanimous ruling on a patent case in late April, the court used a new, more flexible standard that favors competition and ultimately will make it more difficult to get - and keep - patents on new and existing products.

95. Parkway Picks Commercial Alliance - Monday, April 23, 2007

Memphis-based Commercial Alliance Management LLC has been tapped to handle all new leases for a Downtown office portfolio that includes the Morgan Keegan Tower, Falls Building and Toyota Center.

Those buildings are owned by Jackson, Miss.-based Parkway Properties Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT) that had contracted last fall with Trammell Crow Co. to lease the properties.

96. Miller Joins Baker Donelson - Thursday, February 22, 2007
     Intellectual property attorney Samuel Miller has joined the Memphis officer of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC. Miller joins Baker Donelson as an associate.
     He graduate

97. Patent This: Baker Donelson Attorney Regularly Navigates Intellectual Property Issues - Thursday, May 4, 2006

Many aspects of the law seem abstract and incomprehensible to the lay person, but probably none more than the concept of intellectual property.

Part of Peter L. Brewer's job is to help employers and inventors understand their legal rights and responsibilities in the areas of intellectual property, patents and trademarks. Brewer is a member of the Intellectual Property Group of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC.

98. Halijan Receives Top Honor From Community Legal Center - Thursday, February 2, 2006

Douglas F. Halijan, a partner at Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC, recently received the 2005 Elmore Holmes Award from the Community Legal Center, which is housed inside the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association at 910 Vance Ave.

99. Archived Article: Law - Thursday, February 10, 2005
Rhodes Law Institute Discusses Intellectual Property Law

Intellectual Property Headlines Rhodes Law Institute

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Memphis will soon play host to one of the nations premier thinkers on the subject of intellectual pr...

100. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Friday, December 17, 2004
Laurelwood Property

Laurelwood Property

Financed for $1.5 Million

Old Venice Properties LLC has financed 0.8 acres at 368 Perkins St. Extended in the Laurelwood Shopping Center Subdivision for $1.5 million, according to The Daily News Publi...