Tue 24th Jun 2025

Protecting innovation: cannabis IP essentials for next-gen ventures

Sam Judge guides entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors through the essentials of intellectual property protection in the evolving cannabis sector.

As a guest on Global Cannabinoid Solutions’ recent podcast, Sam chats with CEO and founder, Chris Tasker, about the must-knows of IP in the cannabis sector:

 

  • Why IP is mission-critical for cannabis businesses
  • How trademarks, patents, and trade secrets apply to cannabis innovations
  • Regulatory challenges and strategies for protecting cannabis genetics, formulations, and delivery systems
  • How to build IP into your cannabis business model to attract investment and scale safely.

 

Listen to the podcast 

 

Sam is a European Patent Attorney and Chartered Patent Attorney. He has worked in the profession since 2012, following two years in the pharmaceutical industry.

 

Whether you’re developing novel formulations or advancing biotech, please contact Sam Judge to protect your innovations.

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