February 17, 2019Leave a Comment on YOU NEED MORE THAN ORNAMENTAL USE TO REGISTER CANNABIS RELATED MARKS FOR APPAREL 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 …
February 15, 2019Leave a Comment on FORMING A BUSINESS ENTITY DOES NOT AFFORD LEGAL PROTECTION OR TRADEMARK RIGHTS 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 …
February 11, 2019Leave a Comment on HOLDING A DOMAIN NAME DOES NOT AFFORD LEGAL PROTECTION OR TRADEMARK RIGHTS 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 …
February 10, 2019Leave a Comment on TWO STRATEGIES FOR CANNABIS BRAND PROTECTION 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 makes …
February 3, 2019Leave a Comment on FDA CRACKDOWN ON CBD PRODUCTS FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION AND A POSSIBLE LOOPHOLE 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 25, 2019Leave a Comment on TRADEMARK PROTECTION FOR CBD PRODUCTS 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 …
January 22, 2019Leave a Comment on CBD-INFUSED FOOD AND BEVERAGE PRODUCTS 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 …
January 17, 2019Leave a Comment on YESTERDAY’S ORAL ARGUMENTS AT THE SUPREME COURT ON A CASE THAT COULD SHAKE UP THE ENTIRE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY YESTERDAY’S ORAL ARGUMENTS AT THE SUPREME COURT ON A CASE THAT COULD SHAKE UP THE ENTIRE ALCOHOL INDUSTRY Yesterday, we looked at the background of an important case at the Supreme Court, Tennessee Retailers Association v. Byrd, et. al. …
January 16, 2019Leave a Comment on Today the Supreme Court hears arguments on a case that could shake up the entire alcohol industry Today the Supreme Court hears arguments on a case that could shake up the entire alcohol industry My practice focuses on businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry. Trafficking in the manufacture and sale of alcohol is heavily …
August 17, 2018Leave a Comment on Tax Incentives for Businesses FACT SHEET Tax Incentives for Businesses FACT SHEET
