by evansfox | Mar 18, 2019
The TTB reported that it conducted a joint operation with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control in March 2018, and as a result, four California wine wholesalers and two California wineries each served one-day stipulated permit suspensions for...
by evansfox | Mar 14, 2019
Trademark licensing is an arrangement by which a trademark owner allows another party to make and distribute specific products or services under agreement. Such an arrangement can be a very lucrative option for trademark owners. The more popular the brand, the more...
by evansfox | Mar 11, 2019
Hemp extract is an oil derived from the stalks and seeds of the industrial hemp plant. This oil can be used for a variety of purposes, the most popular being consumed as a wellness supplement for the cannabinoids, vitamins, phytocannabinoids, and Cannabidiol (CBD)....
by evansfox | Mar 8, 2019
It may come as a surprise to some that it is possible to obtain a patent for a cannabinoid formulation. In fact, as long as a patent application meets other requirements for patentability, it is possible to obtain a patent for a wide range of formulations of cannabis...
by evansfox | Mar 6, 2019
On January 7, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) published revised guidance for USPTO personnel in evaluating subject matter eligibility. The 2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance (the “Guidance”) addresses key steps...