cannabis
Trademark Infringement in Cannabis
Cannabis and Hemp CBD companies should be increasingly vigilant regarding the risks of potential trademark infringements of non-cannabis and hemp-related marks. There has been a long history of cannabis products in the unlicensed markets with similar or near-identical names, logos, or identifying artwork to well-known brands, products, companies, and in some instances, well-known persons. These…
Cannabis Business and Law Developments In the Covid-19 Crisis, Daily Journal (July 23, 2020)
In a recent article for the Daily Journal, Jonathan Landis discusses the latest developments in cannabis law and business as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. In particular, he focuses on cannabis businesses being allowed to operate (who are deemed essential) and the current robust sales as positive developments, while also pointing out that there are…
The Value of Cannabis Patents to Cannabis Startups, National Cannabis Industry Association (November 6, 2019)
In an article for the National Cannabis Industry Association, Dr. Dariush Adli discusses the value of cannabis patents and the unique opportunity it presents to entrepreneurs, businesses, and investors to participate in this growing market. In particular, he focuses on the value of these patents and their enforceability on the federal level. To read the article, click here….
ADLI Cannabis Facilitates $1M Cross-Border CBD Business All-Share Transaction
ADLI’s Cannabis Group (also known as the Vice Group) was successful in representing ADLI Cannabis client, 2Rise Naturals in a $1M cross-border transaction. The deal is an all-share transaction that will result in the health and wellness food company, Gaby Inc., acquiring all issued and outstanding securities of 2Rise Naturals LLC. Additionally, the proposed sale will enhance Gaby’s portfolio…
ADLI Cannabis Sponsoring the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition Industry Party
The Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCB) is the leading business-to-business trade show event for the legalized cannabis industry. It is held three times per year in the most extensive media, financial, and business markets: New York, Los Angeles, and Boston. For a second consecutive year, ADLI is attending the CWCB. This year, the…
ADLI Cannabis To Attend and Speak at the Cannabis Industry Institute’s Infused Products 2019 Conference
The Cannabis Industry Institute is committed to providing world-class training and information resources that are required to grow and serve the cannabis marketplace. Its Infused Products Conference (September 23 -24, 2019) is aimed at cannabis companies entering the least understood and most complex segments of the cannabis industry: product manufacturing, business operations, and legal rules and requirements….
Will Dealing with Cannabis Leave You Bankrupt?
If your business deals with cannabis, you no doubt are hoping the answer is no. However, as the saying goes, “be careful what you wish for.” Changes in Cannabis Laws A recent decision by the federal bankruptcy court in Colorado has implications for cannabis businesses across the country, including businesses peripheral to the cultivation, manufacture,…
Cannabis Coins: The Future of Cryptocurrency in a Red-Hot Field
The advent of cryptocurrency has given rise to the idea that we may one day have one universal currency. However wrong or right that might be, what is also clear is that the different types of alt-coins that exist today number in the thousands. Cryptocurrency has thus created a dichotomy of opinion when it comes…
Hybrid Strategy for Optimal Protection of Cannabis Intellectual Property
As of the date of this article, nine states and Washington, DC, have legalized Cannabis for recreational use. Another 21 states have legalized medicinal use of Cannabis. According to a recent report Legal marijuana sales topped $9.5 billion in North America in 2017, representing a 33% increase over 2016, and sales are projected to reach…