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3 August 2023FeaturesBig PharmaPriscila Kashiwabara and Luan Scalzitti

Cannabis and IP: Nurturing innovation in Brazil’s life sciences industry

The cannabis industry has experienced increasing recognition, mainly due to its versatile applications. Due to the pharmaceutical properties of medical cannabis (or medical marijuana), many countries have legalised its use.

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