The International Cannabis Bar Association (INCBA) hosted its inaugural Global Cannabis Intellectual Property Symposium in September 2023 in Montreal, Canada. The Symposium convened cannabis IP legal thought leaders and delved into the nuts and bolts of IP, e.g., patents, trademarks, licensing and litigation/ disputes , drilling down into the illegality doctrine and other nuances that impact the inconsistent treatment of cannabis IP by governmental agencies and courts . In addition, the summit hosted an informative in-house counsel panel, a session that focused on the science of the plant ( for non-scientists ) , an illuminating presentation on international treaties, and an ed i fying exposition on the unusual impact of federal illegality on professional responsibility. A hybrid event, attendees were in person at McGill University and on Zoom , and the program included speakers from Canada, Europe, Mexico, United Kingdom, United States, and elsewhere. T
