United Cannabis files utility and PCT patent applications related to unique specifications of cannabinoids

United Cannabis Corporation (OTCQB: CNAB) (the "Company" or "United Cannabis") today announced that it moved its provisional patent application to the next phase by filing a utility patent application related to the unique combinations of pharmaceutically active cannabinoids used to treat disorders of the nervous system, immune system and cancer with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

The company has also filed a PCT application for pursuing international patents.

United Cannabis' research team has identified unique ratios and specifications of cannabinoids that may be used to target the underlying mechanisms of disorders such as insomnia, anxiety, neuropathy, Crohns disease, seizures, and cancer.

The patent application identifies a matrix system for categorizing CBD & THC rich strains with specific terpene profiles into accurately dosed delivery methods for both inactive and active cannabinoids. The patent application includes a wide range of extraction methods including a plant fat delivery system of the medicine. The delivery methods include: capsule, sublingual, and topical.

Tony Verzura, United Cannabis' Chief Technology Officer, commented, "We continue our march forward into the future of cannabis-based medicine. We have made great progress with the optimum delivery methods and combinations of cannabinoids that provide the greatest benefit to the patient. This next step in our patent application process brings us closer to providing cannabis-based solutions for a broad range of ailments."

Earnest Blackmon, United Cannabis' Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are excited to continue working on developing and improving products as well as patient support services through our Advanced Cannabinoid Therapy program (A.C.T. Now Program). We look forward to fostering long term relationships with qualified licensed centers in states with compliant regulatory structures."