A member of Dickinson Wright’s Washington, D.C. office, Jonathan Wachs focuses his practice
on intellectual property law, outsourced legal departments, and the legal cannabis industry.
Jonathan regularly navigates state-specific regulations for cannabis industry applicants,
operators and stakeholders and secures regulatory approval for cannabis license transfers and
changes. He has also facilitated numerous business transactions involving the sale, purchase,
and combination of integrated cannabis cultivation, processing, and dispensary businesses.

In the area of intellectual property law, Jonathan offers strategic guidance regarding how to
develop, register, enforce, and transfer IP assets. With a focus on comprehensive intellectual
property audits, he aids clients in understanding asset nature and value, along with strategies to
prevent misappropriation or dilution. Jonathan’s experience extends to managing IP portfolios,
resolving disputes, and negotiating agreements across industries such as software
development, manufacturing, and food and beverages. He has secured substantial trademark
and copyright infringement settlements for both national and international businesses.

In addition, Jonathan provides strategic counsel and legal support in commercial transactions
and corporate governance. He enjoys a successful track record in negotiating seven and eightfigure
business deals. Additionally, Jonathan organized and managed cost-effective outsourced
legal departments, serving as outside general counsel for government contractors, printing
firms, payment processors, an identity theft restoration company and an architecture firm.