The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (also known as the 2018 Farm Bill) indeed removed “hemp” from the Controlled Substances Act’s (CSA) definition of marijuana, which made hemp and its derivatives federally legal as long as they contain no more than 0.3 percent delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on a dry-weight basis. However, there may be complications under […]

Ensuring brand or trademark protection is a top priority for businesses in any industry. However, the marijuana industry faces unique challenges due to the dichotomy between state-level legality and federal restrictions. As more states legalize recreational and medical marijuana, the eventual nationwide acceptance of marijuana and cannabis-derived products seems inevitable. Nevertheless, the current regulatory landscape presents […]

Our trademark attorneys regularly advise new business owners and entrepreneurs launching a new product or service whether their brand names, product lines and brand designs are available for use in their intended marketplace and can be properly registered and protected (see trademark search).

As the cannabis industry in the United States grows and becomes more acceptable, medically and recreationally, our trademark attorneys are getting many inquires as to whether a business or individual can you register a trademark for marijuana products? Especially in states were marijuana is legalized for recreational use, entrepreneurs looking to make millions from marijuana products, […]