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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 8 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Time: 1:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET Location: Virtual Contact: Jenn Klein, <a href="mailto:jklein@ohiochemistry.org">jklein@ohiochemistry.org</a>

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<a>A company’s intellectual property may be among its most valuable assets. It creates first-mover advantages, helps to differentiate products, and can provide protections against competitors. And while the U.S. Farm Bill and OH’s Question 2 opened many doors for cannabis companies to operate, one may still remain closed; or at least ajar; securing trademark or patent protection from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). So, cannabis companies continue to operate in "Illegal Use" Gray Areas, especially when it comes to dealing with the USPTO. The USPTO and its adjudicative arm – the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) – remain an impediment to cannabis companies seeking federal trademark protection for both cannabis goods that remain illegal under Federal law, as well as paraphernalia used in connection with those goods.&nbsp;</a>

Thompson Hine IP Partner&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/carrie-a-shufflebarger/">Carrie Shufflebarger</a>&nbsp;and Senior Managing Associate&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thompsonhine.com/professionals/clint-king/">Clint King</a>&nbsp;will provide an overview of the existing laws, and discuss what how the changing landscape – both of the federal and state level, impacts cannabis and like emerging industries companies.

Ohio Says Yes to Cannabis. Now What? (Part 3)

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