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For reference and as noted on the CDFA’s Cannabis Appellations Program website, an appellation of origin is “a protected designation that identifies the geographical origin of a product and usually includes a production requirement.”
Rogoway Law Group

California’s Cannabis Appellations Program – August 2022 Update

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (“CDFA”) announced that it intends to start accepting petitions for cannabis appellations of origin sometime during the remaining months of 2022. For reference and as noted on the CDFA’s Cannabis Appellations Program website, an appellation of origin is “a protected designation that identifies the geographical origin of a product and usually includes a

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Intellectual Property Considerations for Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Labeling
Josh Zetlin

When it comes to Alcohol and Cannabis Labels – Don’t Forget the Intellectual Property!

When scrolling through bottles of wine and beer at your local liquor store, or browsing the cannabis products in a neighborhood dispensary, labels jump out as one of the most important ways for a beverage or cannabis business to connect with its customers. Labels capture consumers’ attention, distinguish products from each other, and convey important information to potential buyers. This

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Joe Rogoway named "Top Cannabis Lawyer 2022" by Daily Journal
Rogoway Law Group

Joe Rogoway Named Top California Cannabis Lawyer by the Daily Journal

The Daily Journal has recognized our Managing Partner, Joe Rogoway, as one of California’s “Top Cannabis Lawyers of 2022”. Joe was one of only 20 lawyers recognized statewide. The Journal’s profile on Joe highlighted his extensive legal background within cannabis industry, well before statewide legalization. “I always wanted to pursue a career path related to the cannabis industry,” he said.

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