The economics of intellectual property protection for cannabis: challenges, opportunities and the evolution of patents

Cristiano Cantore

Chapter 13 in Intellectual Property and Cannabis, 2025, pp 272-293 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores the economic dynamics of intellectual property (IP) protection within the cannabis industry. In the first part, it highlights the unique challenges and significant opportunities for leveraging IP to drive innovation, enhance market differentiation, and increase profitability. The second part examines the evolution of cannabis-related patent filings and grants across different countries and time periods, revealing trends in market concentration and competitive dynamics.

Keywords: Intellectual Property (IP); Cannabis industry; Patents; Market differentiation; Regulatory frameworks; Market concentration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035329380
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