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Proven Cannabis Intellectual Property Attorneys in California

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Our Manzuri Law California cannabis lawyers know how important it is to protect your intellectual property (IP) from its conception. That is why we provide strategic intellectual property counsel to cannabis companies at all stages of growth, assisting our clients in acquiring, managing, licensing, developing, prosecuting, and defending intellectual property in all forms.

In any industry, intellectual property can set the stage for success, and set a company apart from its competitors. Protecting it allows our clients to leverage their creative talents and inventiveness while securing domestic and international rights in established and emerging cannabis industries.

Our dedicated California cannabis IP lawyers analyze every matter from a fresh perspective keeping in mind client financing and expectations, so they can effortlessly follow the best practices for protecting the lifecycle of an idea or product, from creation and introduction to market and maturity.

Trusted Cannabis Intellectual Property Attorneys in California

Cannabis and hemp entrepreneurs have been aggressively creating and developing intellectual property over the past two decades, dating back to the days when the legal cannabis industry first showed promise.

These ideas, which can range from new software to innovative methods of growing cannabis and hemp, must be properly protected to sustain a competitive advantage.

Filing the proper state and federal applications will guarantee ownership in a world where first use is much more cumbersome to defend.

Manzuri Law practitioners use their vast expertise to assist you in the following areas:

  • Assignment & Assumption Agreements
  • Banding and Marketing Agreements
  • Copyright Protection
  • Intellectual Property Licensing Agreements
  • Technology Transactions
  • Trade Secrets and Proprietary Information Matters
  • Trademark Protection

Our attorneys are well-versed in all facets of cannabis and hemp IP law and will help you navigate the challenging aspects of protecting your intellectual property.

At Manzuri Law, Our Skilled Cannabis Attorneys and Specialists Also Focuses On The Following Practice Areas:

Contact Our Leading Cannabis & Hemp Intellectual Property Lawyers in California for Help Today

With our thorough knowledge of case law, our experienced cannabis intellectual property lawyers protect the businesses our clients have worked so hard to build.

Contact one of our California cannabis law firm specialists today by phone at (310) 912-2960 or online to ensure your intellectual property and complete business interests are protected inside and outside the courtroom.

Frequently Asked Questions for Our Cannabis Industry Intellectual Property Attorneys in California

What is an Assignment & Assumption Agreement?

An assignment and assumption agreement is used after a contract is signed, to transfer one of the contracting party’s rights and obligations to a third party who was not originally a party to the contract.

What is a Branding and Marketing Agreement?

A brand and marketing agreement defines the rights, restrictions, and obligations of all parties involved in the joint venture. This agreement should be prepared carefully and worded specifically to protect each partner and define the parameters of the co-branding strategy.

What is Copyright Protection?

Copyright protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works, such as poetry, novels, movies, songs, computer software, and architecture.

What is an Intellectual Property Licensing Agreement?

An intellectual property licensing agreement is a legal document that allows one party to utilize the other party’s intellectual property, which can include patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.

What is a Patent?

A patent gives its owner the legal right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention for a limited period in exchange for publishing an enabling disclosure of the invention.

What are Technology Transactions?

Tech transactions is a catchall term that encompasses any transaction that involves or otherwise touches upon technology or intellectual property.

What are Trade Secrets and Proprietary Information Matters?

Trade secrets are intellectual property rights on confidential information which may be sold or licensed. Generally, qualifying as a trade secret requires the information to be commercially valuable because it is secret, be known only to a limited group of persons, and be subject to reasonable steps taken by the rightful holder of the information to keep it secret, including the use of confidentiality agreements for business partners and employees.

What is Trademark Protection?

A trademark is a type of intellectual property consisting of a recognizable sign, design, or expression that identifies products or services from a particular source and distinguishes them from others. 

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TESTIMONIALS

“Dealing with the process/angst of obtaining City/State licenses has been daunting to say the least, but the attorneys at Manzuri Law have seamlessly helped us navigate through it with great success in obtaining all licenses that we've applied for. Can’t thank them enough!”
President,Foreign Genetics
"Manzuri Law is an integral part of my ongoing cannabis business. Manzuri Law is our outside counsel and has helped us through numerous matters including compliance, intellectual property, licensing, contracts, real estate, corporate and securities. Working in this industry spans so many areas of law, it is great to know that I can pick up the phone and call to get the right direction."
Owner,K.U.S.H. (Kinder Understanding Sensitive Healing) Collective
“The firm has kept us up to date on the industry’s ever-changing legal requirements and helped us plan for the future. They are always keeping us one step ahead so we can make the right decisions. The team at Manzuri Law has been there for us when it’s crunch time for licensing or some kind of industry wide crisis truly working around the clock to ensure that their clients are taken care of!”
Owner,K.U.S.H. (Kinder Understanding Sensitive Healing) Collective
"Eureka Vapor, a cannabis company here in Los Angeles and in Colorado since 2011 was once faced with its biggest issue of all in 2019, holding a license. With licensing off to a very slow start without a future in the near, Eureka was facing closing its doors with the lack of support from the city. It wasn’t until we found Manzuri Law that we saw hope. Manzuri law has gone above and beyond in the last couple of years for us, proving to have such great impact in the industry. It wasn’t until we found Manzuri Law that we saw hope. Manzuri law has gone above and beyond in the last couple of years for us, proving to have such great impact in the industry.”
Head of Compliance,Eureka Vapor
"We are excited to announce that we now hold licenses with the city of Los Angeles in Manufacturing and Distribution and Retail in other localities. It has not been an easy road for any of us in this ever growing industry, and as we continue to accomplish all the hurdles the industry has thrown our way, we are proud to say that we have the most amazing support team behind us, Manzuri Law. From the whole team here at Eureka, we would like to say thank you for all you and your team has done for us."
Head of Compliance,Eureka Vapor
"Manzuri Law are not your typical lawyers, they provide creative thinking and solutions, they really know the law, impeccable customer service & most important delivering results I didn’t find the above with any other lawyers in the space. Beside I always like to support female owned and operated businesses, so for me it's an additional bonus."
CEO,Royal 420
"Manzuri Law helped us out with our licensing - something that was deemed impossible by other lawyers. They truly made the impossible possible."
CEO,Greenhouse Herbal Center
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“Dealing with the process/angst of obtaining City/State licenses has been daunting to say the least, but the attorneys at Manzuri Law have seamlessly helped us navigate through it with great success in obtaining all licenses that we've applied for. Can’t thank them enough!”
President,Foreign Genetics
"Manzuri Law is an integral part of my ongoing cannabis business. Manzuri Law is our outside counsel and has helped us through numerous matters including compliance, intellectual property, licensing, contracts, real estate, corporate and securities. Working in this industry spans so many areas of law, it is great to know that I can pick up the phone and call to get the right direction."
Owner,K.U.S.H. (Kinder Understanding Sensitive Healing) Collective
“The firm has kept us up to date on the industry’s ever-changing legal requirements and helped us plan for the future. They are always keeping us one step ahead so we can make the right decisions. The team at Manzuri Law has been there for us when it’s crunch time for licensing or some kind of industry wide crisis truly working around the clock to ensure that their clients are taken care of!”
Owner,K.U.S.H. (Kinder Understanding Sensitive Healing) Collective
"Eureka Vapor, a cannabis company here in Los Angeles and in Colorado since 2011 was once faced with its biggest issue of all in 2019, holding a license. With licensing off to a very slow start without a future in the near, Eureka was facing closing its doors with the lack of support from the city. It wasn’t until we found Manzuri Law that we saw hope. Manzuri law has gone above and beyond in the last couple of years for us, proving to have such great impact in the industry. It wasn’t until we found Manzuri Law that we saw hope. Manzuri law has gone above and beyond in the last couple of years for us, proving to have such great impact in the industry.”
Head of Compliance,Eureka Vapor
"We are excited to announce that we now hold licenses with the city of Los Angeles in Manufacturing and Distribution and Retail in other localities. It has not been an easy road for any of us in this ever growing industry, and as we continue to accomplish all the hurdles the industry has thrown our way, we are proud to say that we have the most amazing support team behind us, Manzuri Law. From the whole team here at Eureka, we would like to say thank you for all you and your team has done for us."
Head of Compliance,Eureka Vapor
"Manzuri Law are not your typical lawyers, they provide creative thinking and solutions, they really know the law, impeccable customer service & most important delivering results I didn’t find the above with any other lawyers in the space. Beside I always like to support female owned and operated businesses, so for me it's an additional bonus."
CEO,Royal 420
"Manzuri Law helped us out with our licensing - something that was deemed impossible by other lawyers. They truly made the impossible possible."
CEO,Greenhouse Herbal Center

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