🎙 Hosted by Adam Diament, Registered Patent Attorney | Partner, Nolan Heimann LLP

Can you patent a bong? What about trademark a cannabis candy? 🤔

In this episode, Adam Diament tackles a frequently misunderstood area of IP law: whether you can obtain intellectual property rights for products that are illegal under U.S. law. The answers may surprise you.

🔍 You’ll learn:

• ✅ Why patents can be granted for illegal inventions
• ❌ Why trademarks must be tied to legal goods or services
• 💥 What happens with cannabis patents vs cannabis trademarks
• ⚖️ The logic behind the Lanham Act’s lawful use requirement
• 🎯 How gray-area businesses can still protect their IP (think clothing lines, CBD, and state registrations)
• 👀 Real-world examples, including the Juicy Whip deception case

Whether you’re in cannabis, crypto, adult content, or another edgy industry—this episode offers practical tips to build a smart, legal IP strategy.

Need help navigating the boundaries of patent or trademark protection? Call Adam at 424-281-0162 or visit nolanheimann.com/podcast

Until next time, keep on inventing (but maybe not selling those psilocybin bars just yet).