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Agribusiness Intellectual Property Protection Cannabis Products

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

From Seed to Strategy: Intellectual Property Protection for Cannabis Brands

The cannabis industry has experienced consistent growth over recent years, leading to substantial investment and an increase in the industry’s commercial relevance. This momentum shows no signs of slowing down, as states...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Cannabis & Trademarks: Protecting Your Stash

Trademark law protects businesses’ brand identities and helps prevent consumer confusion. The U.S. trademark system operates at both federal and state levels. Federal registration through the United States Patent and...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Intellectual property considerations for launching new cannabis products

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In part 2 of our cannabis law series “Saul Sessions," Saul Ewing partners Jonathan Havens and Brian Landry discuss emerging industry developments and common issues that cannabis businesses face today. This session covers...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

4:20 Unfriendly – TTAB Says 4:20 is Deceptively Misdescriptive of Goods Not Used with Cannabis

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Republic Technologies (NA) LLC (“Republic”) filed an application to register the proposed mark 4:20 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”).  Republic amended its goods twice during prosecution of the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

High Stakes: Eight Tips (and One Bonus) for Cannabis Professionals on the Budding World of Trademarks

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Apologies for the cannabis puns in the title, but they are required by law. Okay, you are correct. That is not true. But it is true that trademark protection is important for individuals in the cannabis industry. Earlier this...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Indica and IP – A Series on the Intersection of Cannabis and Intellectual Property

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Recently, we published an article regarding the increasing viability of cannabis related patents. See here. Sadly, the story is the opposite for federal trademarks. Last month, National Concessions Group, Inc. (“NCG”) was...more

Vicente LLP

When Do You Need Cannabis Regulatory Counsel? A Guide for Corporate Counsel

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After the success of cannabis initiatives in the 2020 elections, more and more law firms are fielding questions from their clients about potential transactions in the cannabis industry....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The Week in Weed: February 2020 #2

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. It was a busy week for the states, as Virginia moved towards decriminalization.  The state House and Senate passed...more

Carlton Fields

Cannabis Companies - Don't Let Your Valuable Trade Secrets Go Up in Smoke

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In the race to grow, many companies lose sight of the need to protect the competitive advantages they have spent years refining. The cannabis green rush continues across the United States. Companies operating in this space...more

Hogan Lovells

View from the Horizon: Artificial Intelligence and Cannabusiness in London

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On May 16 the second edition of our new global series, Life Sciences and Health Care Horizons, took place in London featuring two panel discussions that focused on the challenges and opportunities in two of the sector’s...more

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USDA Accepting Plant Variety Protection Applications for Hemp

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Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture ("USDA") announced that it will accept plant variety protection applications from breeders of seed-propagated hemp. This is a major step forward for the industry and will allow...more

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