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The Legal Status of Cannabis for Animals

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This explosion of interest in the use of cannabis and CBD for animals has led to the development of a multi-million dollar industry creating cannabis-based products for pets. As with humans, cannabis for pets can be broadly divided into two categories : hemp-based CBD and true medical cannabis (marijuana) products.

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Hemp/CBD Litigation: Curaleaf Hit With Federal Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Securities Violations

Canna Law Blog

Not much later, Curaleaf found itself on the wrong side of the FDA with respect to health claims Curaleaf had made about its CBD products. ” The article explains that in response to the FDA warning letter, Curaleaf (wisely) scrubbed its website and social media accounts of health claims about its CBD products. .”

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FDA CBD Regulations Are On the Way (Sorta)

Canna Law Blog

There has been so much talk from the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) around cannabidiol (“CBD”) regulations that it makes one’s head spin. For years everyone has wondered when, or even if , the FDA would propose and adopt CBD regulations. A little CBD history. The future of FDA CBD regulations.

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How Hemp-CBD Companies Should Think About Trademark Strategy

Canna Law Blog

It’s been a while since we’ve gone over the basics regarding how hemp-CBD companies should be strategizing to protect their brands. The guide provided some much-needed clarification around the USPTO’s position with respect to trademarks for domestic industrial hemp products. For hemp goods to be eligible for U.S.

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Hemp-CBD Pet Foods Are Everywhere But Are They Legal?

Canna Law Blog

According to recent reporting , pet industry spending is expected to reach $96 billion by 2020 with CBD as one of its fastest growing sections. Yet, public demand for Hemp-CBD pet products may be pushing the market ahead regardless of legal requirements. While there are many Hemp-CBD pet products on the U.S.

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USPTO Issues Clarification on Hemp-Related Trademarks

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While the guide didn’t provide any earth-shattering news regarding cannabis-related trademarks, it did clarify the USPTO’s position with respect to trademarks for domestic industrial hemp products. Cannabis and CBD derived from marijuana (i.e., Cannabis and CBD derived from marijuana (i.e., Trademark Act.” 801 et seq.

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United States: Federal Trademark Considerations For Cannabis/CBD Goods And Services

Cannabis Law Report

The most recent federal law to address potential legal uses of cannabis/CBDderived goods is the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, colloquially known as the 2018 Farm Bill. Signed into law on December 20, 2018, the 2018 Farm Bill formally acknowledges that hemp, defined as the plant “Cannabis sativa L. Cannabis sativa L.

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