As hemp and cannabis become mainstream and more states legalize recreational and medicinal marijuana, the market inches closer and closer to a commodity market. Now…
Branding
Grown Rogue is one of the most recognizable brands on the West Coast, with well-established cultivation and distribution operations in Oregon and California and plans…
The phenomenal growth of the cannabis industry offers enormous rewards for those willing to take the risk to set up a business. But with this…
Thereβs a common misconception in the cannabis industry that it is not possible to obtain federal trademark protection for brands. In fact, it is possible,…
The cannabis industry continues to march into the future with new states legalizing and the end of federal prohibition seemingly just around the corner. Yet…
The legal cannabis marketplace is exploding, with entrepreneurs establishing a wide variety of companies. Like most new businesses, cannabis startups may be challenged by branding.…
For as long as there have been celebrities, companies have been using them to sell things. From sneakers and sodas to clothing and cars, the…
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 With an outdated federal regulatory regime and changing state landscapes, cannabis businesses must be aware of…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 California Senate recently amended Assembly Bill 64, an omnibus bill regarding medical and recreational marijuana. Federal trademark registration for cannabis businesses appears unlikely for…
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…