Expanded Scope of Protection to Digital Spaces in 2024

In 2024, the landscape of digital spaces has undergone a significant transformation with the expansion of intellectual property (IP) protections to encompass domain names, social media handles, and online marketplaces. This expansion is a crucial response to the...

Is my New York dispensary application on hold?

Dispensary license applicants continue to be frustrated by slow processing of the 2023 applications by the New York Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”). It remains unclear when a new application window will be opened for new applications and whether the OCM will...

Should New York Have a Cap on the Number of Dispensaries?

New York’s Cannabis Advisory Board issued a controversial and non-binding suggestion to the Cannabis Control Board to impose a “temporary” limit of 1,600 marijuana dispensary licenses issued by the state. They insist it is not a permanent license cap, rather, just a...

What to Do If You Receive a Trademark Cease and Desist Letter

Receiving a trademark cease and desist letter can be alarming, but it’s essential to handle it carefully to protect your business and legal interests. Trademark law can be complex, and responding incorrectly could expose you to lawsuits. An attorney can: Assess the...