With federal legalization looming, and a dazzling array of "infused edibles" on the verge of dominating the shelves, grasping the complex cannabis regulatory landscape and the intricacies of patents, trade secrets, and federal and state trademarks is essential to ensuring growth, fortifying assets, and nurturing future business opportunities.

The current disparity between state and federal law regarding businesses engaged in the cannabis-infused food and beverage industry presents a number of challenges.

As Sara Lee Corporation becomes two publicly-held, pure-play companies, the company has announced that its International Coffee and Tea company will be named D.E Master Blenders 1753.

PepsiCo filed for trademarks for three new mid-calorie soft drinks in late January and early February -- Pepsi Next, Mtn Dew Next, and Sierra Mist Next, according to records.

The trademark QUORN (Reg. No. 3930638; International Reg. No 1016632) was issued on March 15 by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.