Dr. Dale Hunt is a plant scientist, a Cannabis lawyer, and a registered U.S. patent attorney with over 20 years of experience protecting plant varieties in the United States and throughout the world. Dale is the founder of Plant & Planet Law Firm, an Intellectual Property Law practice, where he provides guidance and expertise on patents and IP matters, and aids clients in establishing IP protection for their legal cannabis cultivars, products and businesses.



At CannMed 2022, Dale participated on a panel discussion titled, "The Impacts of Legalization on the Cannabis Legacy & the Need for Solutions to Create A Healthier Industry" where he provided his expertise with regards to how legacy breeders can protect their IP.



This episode's conversation covers:



The different types of patents that can be used to protect cannabis and hemp plants What plant patents cover as well as specific exemptions  How plant patents can be challenged or invalidated The panic that ensued after the Biotech Institute began patenting cannabis plants in 2017 and how it affected the industryThe biggest hurdles that prevent breeders from protecting their plants How breeders can determine which plants are worth patenting 



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