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Trademark Licensing*
by evansfox | Mar 14, 2019 | Retail Liquor License, Trademark
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...
Hemp Oil and Hemp Extract May Be Better than CBD Isolate for Manufacturing Food and Beverage Products
by evansfox | Mar 11, 2019 | CBD
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)....
Patents for Cannabinoid Formulations
by evansfox | Mar 8, 2019 | CBD, Patent
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...
Navigating Section 101 Subject Matter Eligibility for Patents – Revised Guidance
by evansfox | Mar 6, 2019 | Government
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...
Documents New York Start-Up Marijuana Businesses Need
by evansfox | Feb 28, 2019 | Buying/Selling a Business, CBD, General Business, Tips For the Entrepreneur
Are you a cannapreneur thinking about starting a cannabusiness? You’ll need to take a few steps and prepare several documents to give your new venture a solid legal foundation. Articles of Incorporation/Organization To protect your personal assets from business risks...
Thinking of adding CBD Dishes to Your Menu?
by evansfox | Feb 28, 2019 | CBD, General Business, Restaurants & Bar
CBD is a lifestyle being embraced as the latest health food craze. Some restaurants in New York City began using CBD in their kitchens believing it is a legal substance. But the issue is not cut and dry. While studies are not dispositive about the effects of CBD,...
NYC Restaurants and Bars Facing a CBD Crackdown
by evansfox | Feb 27, 2019 | CBD, General Business, Restaurants & Bar, Retail Liquor License
New York City Department of Health has started enforcement activity against restaurants and bars using CBD as a food additive. Through July 1, 2019, investigators will visit establishments and give warnings. After July 1, fines will be imposed up to $650. During this...
CHECKLIST OF 20 THINGS YOU NEED TO DO TO BE READY FOR A NEW YORK BUSINESS IN THE RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA INDUSTRY AS SOON AS IT BECOMES LEGAL AND APPLICATIONS CAN BE FILED FOR LICENSES AND PERMITS
by evansfox | Feb 25, 2019 | Buying/Selling a Business, CBD, General Business
1. Perform a trademark clearance search on your intended business or brand name and obtain professional guidance on what can be protected as a trademark when it comes to cannabis given the federal stance on marijuana 2. Launch an entity such as a corporation or LLC to...
NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NEW YORK CANNABUSINESS SPACE PART 4 – GETTING PREPARED
by evansfox | Feb 24, 2019 | Buying/Selling a Business, CBD, General Business
The “Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act” should take effect on the first of April, 2020. There are plenty of new business opportunities in the New York cannabusiness space and our legal team is gearing up for these exciting new ventures. These businesses will need...
NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NEW YORK CANNABUSINESS SPACE PART 3 – PREFERENCES FOR LICENSES
by evansfox | Feb 22, 2019 | Buying/Selling a Business, CBD, General Business
The “Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act” should take effect on the first of April, 2020. There are plenty of new business opportunities in the New York cannabusiness space and our legal team is gearing up for these exciting new ventures. These businesses will need...
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