Program Chair(s)
John McKeown
Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP
A new era. The business of Cannabis. Learn how to navigate the law to avoid potentially costly ramifications and lawsuits.
The impact of the rapidly growing recreational cannabis products industry will drive change across the Canadian legal landscape.
As the cannabis products industry continues its rapid growth, lawyers, trademark agents, advisors, investors, and market entrants alike must get prepared. In order to prevent violations and lawsuits, a clear understanding of the legal and regulatory regimes is essential.
Developed by leading branding & IP law experts, this 90-minute OsgoodePD webinar gives you the essential guidance and best practices to effectively deal with the complex challenges and to protect your clients’ – or your own – interests.
What You’ll learn
A key overview of the legal landscape
How the branding process works and how it applies to cannabis products
Compliance with packaging and labelling restrictions
Strategies for dealing with Trademark Act issues
How to successfully navigate promotional restrictions and protect cannabis accessories
Best practices for dealing with various complex IP considerations
Troubleshooting, trends and issues to watch out for
Who Should Attend
Lawyers, advisors, paralegals and law clerks who engage in transactions involving cannabis products
IP lawyers, Trademark Agents, Patent Agents, or other professionals with clients or investors in the cannabis products market
In-house lawyers and professionals at companies involved with the cannabis products market
Anyone interested in entering the cannabis products market
Faculty
Program Chair
John McKeown
Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP
Faculty
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Recorded: Sep 21, 2018
$149 + HST
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