1. Perform a trademark clearance search on your intended business or brand name and obtain professional guidance on what can be protected as a tradema...
NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NEW YORK CANNABUSINESS SPACE PART 4 – GETTING PREPARED
The “Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act” should take effect on the first of April, 2020. There are plenty of new business opportunities in the N...
NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NEW YORK CANNABUSINESS SPACE PART 3 – PREFERENCES FOR LICENSES
The “Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act” should take effect on the first of April, 2020. There are plenty of new business opportunities in the N...
YOU NEED MORE THAN ORNAMENTAL USE TO REGISTER CANNABIS RELATED MARKS FOR APPAREL
The federal trademark registration process requires the applicant to file a specimen (example or proof of use) of the mark as it its used in commerce ...
FORMING A BUSINESS ENTITY DOES NOT AFFORD LEGAL PROTECTION OR TRADEMARK RIGHTS
Filing your business name with the state (corporations and LLCs) or county (partnerships and sole proprietorships) where you do business is one of the...
HOLDING A DOMAIN NAME DOES NOT AFFORD LEGAL PROTECTION OR TRADEMARK RIGHTS
Your online “store” is an extension of your brand and a source for purchasing your products and services. The location of your online business is ...
TWO STRATEGIES FOR CANNABIS BRAND PROTECTION
Barriers to obtaining brand protection for cannabis-related marks are high. The federal illegality of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act m...
FDA CRACKDOWN ON CBD PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND A POSSIBLE LOOPHOLE
The FDA made clear that it will not hesitate to warn consumers and initiate enforcement actions against CBD companies. On January 3rd, 2019 the FDA se...
TRADEMARK PROTECTION FOR CBD PRODUCTS
Choosing branding that will not infringe the trademark and/or copyright rights of a third party is a critical step in developing a sound and fiscally ...
CBD-INFUSED FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS
Manufacturers of CBD-infused foods and beverages must comply with the Food and Drug Administration labeling rules. Currently, it is “unlawful under ...