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Famed cannabis law specialists Shabnam Malek and Amanda Conley of Brand & Branch LLP will speak about the intersection of cannabis law and IP law. They’ll address the peculiarities of IP protection for this budding industry and offer practical suggestions for serving these particular clients. The session will start with an overview of cannabis industry products, brands, and the retail experience—come see how things have changed since the days of the dime bag!* Then the talk will move on to the practical implications of developing and protecting a trademark portfolio in a world where federal laws exclude these clients altogether. The speakers will share secrets and tips on how to navigate this thorny world. Finally, they’ll end with real-life suggestions for how to serve this industry as a trademark attorney, whether through your own firm or by starting a practice group in a larger firm. *Note that dime bags do still exist (although they are not actually a dime).
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Presenter Bios:
Shabnam Malek is a partner at Brand & Branch LLP and founding President of the International Cannabis Bar Association. Shabnam’s background is in trademark law, and she cut her teeth on all things intellectual property as an associate at O’Melveny & Myers (OMM) in San Francisco. Since her days in “big law,” Shabnam has expanded her practice to include promotions and sweepstakes law, advertising law, and the representation of lawful cannabis and hemp companies throughout the United States. Shabnam was named a Northern California Rising Star three years in a row by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Amanda R. Conley is a founding partner at Brand & Branch LLP and co-founder of the National Cannabis Bar Association. She helps creative entrepreneurs across a variety of industries protect, leverage, and enforce their intellectual property. She specializes in helping clients navigate highly-regulated industries such as cannabis, hemp, dietary supplements, and new and emerging technologies. She also advises on advertising, marketing, website, and labeling compliance. Amanda has been named a Northern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine for the past two years.
