It may come as a surprise to some that it is possible to obtain a patent for a cannabinoid formulation. …
Author: Tracy Jong
Navigating Section 101 Subject Matter Eligibility for Patents – Revised Guidance
On January 7, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) published revised guidance for USPTO personnel in …
YOU NEED MORE THAN ORNAMENTAL USE TO REGISTER CANNABIS RELATED MARKS FOR APPAREL
The federal trademark registration process requires the applicant to file a specimen (example or proof of use) of the mark …
FORMING A BUSINESS ENTITY DOES NOT AFFORD LEGAL PROTECTION OR TRADEMARK RIGHTS
Filing your business name with the state (corporations and LLCs) or county (partnerships and sole proprietorships) where you do business …
HOLDING A DOMAIN NAME DOES NOT AFFORD LEGAL PROTECTION OR TRADEMARK RIGHTS
Your online “store” is an extension of your brand and a source for purchasing your products and services. The location …
TWO STRATEGIES FOR CANNABIS BRAND PROTECTION
Barriers to obtaining brand protection for cannabis-related marks are high. The federal illegality of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act makes …
FDA CRACKDOWN ON CBD PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND A POSSIBLE LOOPHOLE
The FDA made clear that it will not hesitate to warn consumers and initiate enforcement actions against CBD companies. On …
LEGALITY OF CBD DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
There is little information provided by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) about how Hemp-CBD products for human consumption (foods, …
CBD TRADEMARKS
With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill which legalized industrial hemp by removing the crop from the Controlled Substance Act’s definition …
TRADEMARK PROTECTION FOR CBD PRODUCTS
Choosing branding that will not infringe the trademark and/or copyright rights of a third party is a critical step in …