USPTO Issues Hemp Guidance

Earlier this month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) released an official examination guide in response to the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”) and associated applications. While the guide offers some clarity for the federal registration of trademarks … Read more about USPTO Issues Hemp Guidance

Thai Medical Cannabis Industry’s Preliminary Regulations

Thailand is beginning to concretely define medical cannabis regulations, as the country looks to refine the legislation which partially legalized the substance in late-December of last year. While preliminary regulations are just beginning to take shape, this week, the Thai government took a … Read more about Thai Medical Cannabis Industry’s Preliminary Regulations

Bank of America is the Leader in Cryptocurrency-Related Patents

As in any new industry experiencing a surge in popularity and financial interest, the number of cryptocurrency-related patent filings has seen a sharp uptick in the past several years, as interest in both distributed ledger technology and cryptocurrency has increased significantly around the globe. … Read more about Bank of America is the Leader in Cryptocurrency-Related Patents