How to protect cannabis IP

Just under a decade ago, Washington became the first state to legalise recreational cannabis, bringing with it the potential to create a legitimate business focused on the buying, selling or distribution of the drug in the US.

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New York judge denies arbitration request in $881m cannabinoid suit

27 July 2021 A New York federal court has denied biotechnology company Amyris’ bid for arbitration in an $881 million trade secrets and patent infringement dispute with cannabis firm Lavvan.

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Sacha Baron Cohen sues cannabis company for copyright infringement

13 July 2021 Actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is suing a US medical cannabis company for its use of his controversial Borat character on a billboard advertisement without his authorisation.

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Brands urged to ‘cast a wide net’ for cannabis TMs: WIPR TM Live

10 June 2021 Companies looking to enter the booming cannabis industry should “cast a wider net” when registering trademarks, according to a virtual panel discussion.

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New York judge denies arbitration request in $881m cannabinoid suit

27 July 2021 A New York federal court has denied biotechnology company Amyris’ bid for arbitration in an $881 million trade secrets and patent infringement dispute with cannabis firm Lavvan.

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Sacha Baron Cohen sues cannabis company for copyright infringement

13 July 2021 Actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is suing a US medical cannabis company for its use of his controversial Borat character on a billboard advertisement without his authorisation.

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Brands urged to ‘cast a wide net’ for cannabis TMs: WIPR TM Live

10 June 2021 Companies looking to enter the booming cannabis industry should “cast a wider net” when registering trademarks, according to a virtual panel discussion.

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Plant Varieties

New York judge denies arbitration request in $881m cannabinoid suit

27 July 2021 A New York federal court has denied biotechnology company Amyris’ bid for arbitration in an $881 million trade secrets and patent infringement dispute with cannabis firm Lavvan.

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Sacha Baron Cohen sues cannabis company for copyright infringement

13 July 2021 Actor and comedian Sacha Baron Cohen is suing a US medical cannabis company for its use of his controversial Borat character on a billboard advertisement without his authorisation.

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Brands urged to ‘cast a wide net’ for cannabis TMs: WIPR TM Live

10 June 2021 Companies looking to enter the booming cannabis industry should “cast a wider net” when registering trademarks, according to a virtual panel discussion.

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