Proprietary pot: Cannabis trademarks aren’t legal, but workarounds exist to protect IP
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office bars trademarks on illicit products. Marijuana remains a Schedule 1 narcotic at the federal level, despite being legal for use in Michigan. This presents a tricky scenario for legal marijuana companies seeking to protect their intellectual property.
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