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Harris Sliwoski’s cannabis intellectual property (IP) attorneys draw on deep industry knowledge and nationally acclaimed intellectual property experience to develop proactive strategies for the long-term protection of our clients’ brands.
Contact UsCannabis businesses contend with a variety of complex legal issues as they seek to register, protect and license their trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets and other intellectual property. Since federal IP laws have failed to keep pace with state-level cannabis laws, companies should remain aware of legal restrictions impacting how they safeguard and leverage their cannabis brands and intellectual property rights.
We represent some of the biggest names in the cannabis industry and are experienced in the particular challenges cannabis companies encounter in securing and protecting their IP. Our cannabis IP attorneys help businesses maintain control over their IP assets while accounting for the cannabis industry’s distinctive characteristics.
You’ve worked hard to build your brand. Protect your assets with an intellectual property plan that’s built to last.
Our cannabis intellectual property services are outlined below.
Leave it to our cannabis trademark law firm to help get your business off the ground and protect images, product names and services surrounding your cannabis company. We support up-and-coming cannabis businesses and established entrepreneurs.
Stay in solid legal standing when mapping out what designs and slogans will reflect your mission.
Our cannabis trademark lawyers are on your side to prove your ownership over your intellectual property so that no one else can claim it. The trademark registration process can be extensive — our lawyers know how to navigate complicated waters.
Our IP licensing services are excellent for cannabis companies hoping to distribute. Secure the rights to your product names, and allow others to sell what you offer according to specific terms.
Whether you are considering royalty deals or charging fees to outside parties, you can rely on our cannabis trademark lawyers to look out for you.
Understand all that goes into making a deal with a third party. Allow others in the cannabis industry to use your intellectual property based on guidelines you set. We strive to give you prolonged protection and help you form transparent agreements with shareholders, distributors, real estate professionals and employees.
Our cannabis trademark lawyers are here to complete in-depth searches around the trademarks you want. We verify with authoritative sources that your trademarks are unique from other goods.
Get a grasp on the legal terms surrounding trademarks and intellectual property. Harris Sliwoski makes it straightforward to follow along with our trademark filing process, keeping you in the loop from the moment we begin representing you.
Keep your cannabis cultivation processes a secret from competitors. We help you form strong relationships with distributors in the industry without giving away what makes your products one of a kind.
We’re a cannabis law firm that streamlines the process of getting a state trademark issued by an applicable office. State trademarks can be acquired quicker than federal counterparts.
One of our cannabis trademark attorneys will stand by you when there is evidence of competitors violating intellectual property laws. Our team supports you when matters become litigious.
Your cannabis business likely has an online presence. Secure your company’s domain name so that customers know it’s your brand on the opposite end. Ensure other sites are not using your company name illegitimately.
Harris Sliwoski knows the ins and outs of copyright laws in the cannabis industry. Promote your products and take a focused approach to fighting off counterfeit brands attempting to profit off of your brand.
Take care of legal disputes with peace of mind. Our lawyers and attorneys know how to win thanks to staying in tune with cannabis regulators. We’re aware of recent changes taking place in your location and keep your business out of financial trouble.
With so many levels of government involved, you need an IP protection lawyer that knows how to navigate the environment. We continually earn our clients’ trust through our:
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Discover answers to the cannabis intellectual property questions our clients commonly ask.
Many cannabis-based companies have patent rights spanning a wide range of assets. The following are generally eligible for patent filing:
Obtaining federal patents can be challenging since cannabis is not yet legal nationally. A Harris Sliwoski IP attorney can help you identify patentable assets and create a protection strategy to safeguard them.
Copyrights cover original creative works. The protection extends to assets like your website content, videos, and more. The illegality of cannabis at the national level is generally not applicable to copyright protection. So, your business can enforce the laws to prevent someone from distributing, reproducing, or displaying your creative works without permission.
Our cannabis IP attorneys will consult with you about eligible assets and develop protection for them.
This protection applies to any name, phrase, symbol, or other asset you use for marketing that a customer associates with your brand. As a result of this broad scope, your business may have many assets to protect.
Trademark laws are crucial to help you prevent a competitor from profiting off of your successful brand-building. They’re also vital for your customers’ protection because they help establish your products’ authenticity. While federal trademarks can be challenging to obtain, many states have enacted protection laws that cannabis businesses can benefit from.
An experienced cannabis trademark lawyer from Harris Sliwoski will help you identify which assets are eligible and at which government levels. They’ll also design a robust strategy to protect your trademarks.