As more states continue to recognize the legality of cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes, innovation in this sector is exploding at rapid numbers. It is predicted that spending on legal cannabis is expected to surpass $57 billion by 2027. For innovators working in this space, procurement of intellectual property rights is paramount for building robust monetizable patent portfolios. Discussed in this talk will be an overview of recent federal court decisions impacting intellectual property rights for cannabis related inventions, including patent and trademark protection. In addition, we will examine recent post-grant review and inter-parte review decisions at the USPTO related to cannabis regulations.<br/>

How recent federal court decisions and USPTO proceedings are shaping future cannabis intellectual property rights

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