Attorney Publication

03/19/2024

Brian Michaelis, JC Zwisler, and Matthew Brekus Write on Cannabis Case’s Impact on IP Protection in Law360

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Seyfarth’s Brian Michaelis, JC Zwisler, and Matthew Brekus co-authored an article, “Cannabis Case Lights Up Benefits Of Creative IP Protection,” in Law360 on March 19. The Seyfarth attorneys discussed the Holding Company LLC v. Pacific West Distributors case, which illustrates potential strategies to build intellectual property rights for those in the cannabis industry to consider when protecting the substantial investments made in their brands and offerings.

“A combination of intellectual property protection mechanisms at both the state and federal level, and appropriate enforcement of such rights, may curb infringement by competitors and provide means of redress.”

You can read the full article here.