First U.S. Hemp Strain Patent Awarded for Charlotte’s Web
Wed / Sep 18th
The first U.S. patent for a specific hemp cultivar has been awarded to Charlotte’s Web Holdings, creator of the renowned CBD-rich strain of the same name.
Patents
Patents and intellectual property in cannabis are very tricky due to the gray legality of the plant. Despite this gray area cannabis patents have been approved, though it took a lot of work. Read news and stories about cannabis patents below:
Thailand Invalidates All Cannabis Patents in Response to Public Outcry
Tue / Jan 29th
Following public outcry against a plan to patent THC and CBD cannabis compounds, the Thai Prime Minister has stepped in to resolve the dispute.
GW Pharmaceuticals Files Patent for THC, CBD in Thailand
Wed / Jan 16th
Thailand’s government has approved applications for cannabinoids and cannabis extracts, though patents have not yet been awarded.
Patent Protection for Cannabis Inventions
Thu / May 18th
The industry’s opinion on patenting cannabis inventions is varied. On one hand, people worry that patent trolls will monopolize existing… Read More
AXIM Biotechnologies Granted U.S. Patent for MMJ Chewing Gum Products
Fri / Nov 18th
AXIM Biotechnologies, the maker of CanChew Gum, has been granted a Notice of Allowance by the U.S. Patent and Trademark… Read More
Colorado Cannabis Company Awarded U.S. Patent for Marijuana-Based Product
Thu / May 12th
Colorado-based Mary’s Medicinals announced today in a press release that it has been awarded a U.S. patent for its transdermal cannabinoid… Read More
Cannabis Genetic Patents are Coming Soon, Expert Warns in Ganjapreneur Podcast
Mon / Nov 23rd PRESS RELEASE
In a recent podcast episode for Ganjapreneur.com, Reggie Gaudino recently joined show host Shango Los for an interview to discuss… Read More
Reggie Gaudino: Patenting Strains & the Future of Cannabis Intellectual Property
Tue / Nov 3rd PODCAST
Reggie Gaudino is Vice President of Scientific Operations and the Director of Intellectual Property at Steep Hill, a national leader in… Read More