There’s a common misconception in the cannabis industry that it is not possible to obtain federal trademark protection for brands. In fact, it is possible,…
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What do Coca-Cola, McDonald’s, iPhone and Dos Equis all have in common? These are all brand names registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office…
Cannabis businesses face unique challenges in protecting their brands. With an outdated federal regulatory regime and changing state landscapes, cannabis businesses must be aware of…
The days of flying under the radar are over. Now that medical and/or adult-use cannabis has been legalized in 30 states and the District of…
Every business needs a name. In fact, most businesses have several. The legal name often lurks in the background and most consumers never see it,…
This story was originally published in the November 2017 issue of Marijuana Venture, on sale now. GQ Magazine published an article by Amanda Chicago Lewis in…
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.…
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…
As cannabis breaks into the realm of legal businesses, branding experts and patent lawyers are keys to a bright future. There are few cases in…
Patent law differs from copyrights and trademarks By Michael Brubaker and Samuel Terpstra Many members of the cannabis industry have labored under the misconception that…