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How federal marijuana rescheduling changes the game for cannabis trademarks and IP protections

Federal marijuana rescheduling means more than tax relief. Operators should review what new steps they can take to…

News August 11
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Ohio cannabis company sued for using branding owned by LeBron James’ agency

A new lawsuit accuses a cannabis company with a retail location in LeBron James' hometown of Akron, Ohio…

News March 18
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Opinion: How to determine the fair market value of your cannabis business

Whether you’re seeking investment, planning to purchase a business or gauging your company’s worth, understanding how to determine…

News March 20
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High Times parent sells cannabis IP, licensing deals to Lucy Scientific

The parent company of cannabis publication and brand High Times is selling its intellectual property and "18 licensing…

News September 7
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‘Borat’ actor sues Massachusetts marijuana firm over billboard image

Comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen is suing Massachusetts marijuana cultivator and retailer Solar Therapeutics for at least…

News July 13
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Closely watched Colorado cannabis patent lawsuit dropped

Colorado-based United Cannabis (UCANN) dropped a landmark CBD-related patent lawsuit against Pure Hemp Collective, leaving the legal issue…

News April 2
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Cannabis firm Canopy Growth sues GW Pharma, claiming patent infringement

Canadian cannabis producer Canopy Growth Corp. is suing Britain's GW Pharmaceuticals in U.S. federal court, alleging that GW…

News December 23
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Maine looks to protect marijuana firms’ intellectual property

In a move to protect marijuana business owners’ trade secrets and other proprietary information from competitors, Maine lawmakers plan…

News February 10
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How cannabis companies can protect intellectual property in the wake of Phylos Bioscience uproar

Oregon-based cannabis genomics company Phylos Bioscience's disclosure that it was positioning itself to be bought by Big Ag…

News August 28
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