With so many cannabis companies finding themselves in legal hot water over their choice of brand names, it’s useful to understand how to select a…
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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 With an outdated federal regulatory regime and changing state landscapes, cannabis businesses must be aware of…
To qualify for a federal trademark registration, the use of a mark in commerce must be “lawful.” But the federal Controlled Substances Act prohibits, among…
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,…
Patents and trademarks are undoubtedly going to be fascinating subjects to watch as legalization unfolds, and the case against GG Strains has already been interesting.…
The announcement of a settlement between the Gorilla Glue Co. and GG Strains is creating a stir on the trademark side of cannabis law. Gorilla…
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…
*This story was originally published in the October 2017 issue of Marijuana Venture, on sale now at a store near you. The good news 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…