Matthew G Miller

Matthew G Miller

July 16, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

How Will Cannabis Rescheduling Affect Federal Trademarks?

"There are a number of different strategies that cannabis companies can employ to obtain federal trademark registrations," writes Matthew G. Miller of Lerner David.

By Matthew G. Miller

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August 02, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Patent Disputes in Cannabis Industry Show Growing Need for Protection

Federal courts, when evaluating cases pertaining to businesses that operate within the cannabis industry, must grapple with what is known as the "illegality doctrine." This doctrine states that courts will not assist a party in recovering "fruits of a crime," and thus cannabis owners in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) may be denied redress in federal courts.

By Mike Mullen and Matthew G. Miller

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