Legal Question in Business Law in Nebraska

As a manufacturer, you have a right to control who resells your branded products downstream. So, the first issue is whether you branded the bread - did the packaging, etc. contain your trademark? There is an exception known as the "first sale doctrine" which traditionally allowed a consumer buying an article for personal use to re-sell the article as "used" via a garage sale, to a pawn shop, as part of an estate, and so forth. This doesn't appear to apply here, as it wasn't a consumer or for personal use. Consult with an attorney in your area for specifics.

Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D. - Mr. Franchise

Franchise Attorney