With the legalization of marijuana in California, trademark protection issues will erupt like never before. Roughly 30 states have now legalized medical or recreational marijuana.…
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Everybody wants to know: Will California’s regulatory structure be in place by Jan. 1, 2018, the deadline for the state to begin issuing marijuana business…
The California Senate recently amended Assembly Bill 64, an omnibus bill regarding medical and recreational marijuana. Federal trademark registration for cannabis businesses appears unlikely for…
In many states, the legalization of cannabis for recreational use has created important challenges for employers and employees alike. One challenge often arises when an…
Marijuana Venture has always believed that for the legal cannabis industry to become consistently profitable, many businesses need to evolve and embrace proven practices from…
Now that California has legalized recreational cannabis, intellectual property attorneys are being flooded with client requests to file federal and state trademark applications to protect…
It’s no secret that the legalization of marijuana in multiple states has led to a burgeoning, multi-billion dollar industry in the past few years. In…
For many years, the term “BC Bud” was used to describe high-quality cannabis grown in Canada’s western-most province. Over time, the name gained enough notoriety…
All businesses in competitive markets need to stand out from the crowd. For commercial hubs like Seattle or California’s Bay Area, the novelty of “legal…
What are employers’ duties regarding marijuana policies in the workplace under both federal and state laws? To answer this complex question, this article will outline…