2024 Trademark Law Changes on Use and Licensing

2024 Trademark Law Changes on Use and Licensing: Navigating the New Rules for Brand Protection In 2024, significant changes to trademark law have reshaped the landscape of brand protection, focusing on the crucial areas of use and licensing. These updates reflect the...

Licenses Needed to Sell Hemp Seeds and Seedlings in New York

In New York State, individuals or businesses intending to sell hemp seeds must obtain a Hemp Seed Retail License from the Department of Agriculture and Markets. ​  New York State’s Industrial Hemp Research Pilot Program has been replaced with a new program approved by...

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...

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...