Apologies for the cannabis puns in the title, but they are required by law. Okay, you are correct. That is not true. But it is true that trademark protection is important for individuals in the cannabis industry. Earlier this...more
11/15/2023
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Cannabis Products ,
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Controlled Substances ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) ,
Hemp ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
License Agreements ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
THC ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademark Ownership ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO
On November 4, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) granted certiorari in Hetronic Int’l, Inc. v. Hetronic Germany GmbH, 10 F.4th 1016 (10th Cir. 2021), cert. granted sub nom. Abitron Austria GmbH v. Hetronic Int’l, Inc., No....more
The Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) amends the U.S. Trademark Act, or Lanham Act, in several important ways, most notably shifting the burden of proving irreparable harm away from trademark owners....more
On January 2, 2021, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (Trademark Office) will introduce the modified and new trademark fees summarized below....more
What is the COVID-19 Trademark Prioritized Examination Program? In an effort to address the critical need to develop medical products and services that will aid in the elimination of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States...more