Patenting Your Cannabis Strain February 24, 2020 Joshua Goldberg Policy & Legal 2 Comments Although most people think of manufactured goods when they hear the word “patent”, U.S. law also allows you to patent new plant varieties. This includes new strains and varieties of cannabis. Under 35 U.S.C. § 163, “In the case of… Read More→
How has the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Applied New Examination Guidelines for Cannabis-Related Goods? June 29, 2019 Joshua Goldberg Policy & Legal 0 Comments Since passage of the Farm Bill in 2018, thousands of trademark applications for cannabis-related goods waited for examination by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). This was due to the USPTO’s uncertainty related to the Farm Bill’s impact on… Read More→
Cannabis-Related Patent Strategies Pending Legalization June 25, 2019 Joshua Goldberg News & Insights, Policy & Legal 0 Comments In speaking with clients and others in the cannabis industry, one question we increasingly hear is whether it is worthwhile to try to obtain a patent for cannabis-related inventions in the current uncertain legalization climate. The short answer to this… Read More→
Yes, It Is Possible to Get a Patent on Your Cannabis-Related Invention June 13, 2019 Joshua Goldberg Policy & Legal 0 Comments As the cannabis industry continues to grow, many businesses are increasingly concerned with protecting their intellectual property. One concern that arises is whether any new cannabis related innovations and inventions can be protected by a US patent. Thankfully, the answer… Read More→
Best Practices for Successfully Registering Federal Trademarks for Cannabis and Related Goods and Services June 3, 2019 Joshua Goldberg Policy & Legal 0 Comments There is a common misconception that trademarks for cannabis and related goods and services are not registrable at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO). This is simply not the case. By failing to federally register trademarks with the PTO,… Read More→
Protecting Cannabis-Related Marks in 2019 May 22, 2019 Joshua Goldberg Policy & Legal 0 Comments With the growing number of states legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use, many brands have emerged for cannabis and related goods and services. The change in legal status is not just happening on a state level, but federally as… Read More→