New Weed Laws for 2019

Starting January 1st of 2019, recreational marijuana is deemed legal in the state of California. No more having to have a prescription for medical marijuana; in fact, you can order it online, or go to any number of dispensaries to pick up an ounce or so of whatever strain you like, as long as you’re…

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Patenting pot: How patent law could affect the cannabis industry

Patents are the legal equivalent of calling “dibs” on an idea or product and can be used as legal safeguards against competitors. In a fast-growing industry like cannabis, new businesses may look into ways to safeguard their enterprises. According to Forbes, the US Patent Office has received almost 1,500 cannabis patent applications since 1942, with…

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