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Trademark protection for cannabis brands

Erik K Pelton

Businesses and brands in the field of cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), and hemp need to be aware of special considerations when it comes to brand protection. Key considerations for brand owners in these fields: Is state trademark protection available?

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Pirate IPTV Providers “Exploit PayPal, Mastercard & Visa Branding”

TorrentFreak

In the summer of 2018, a report from anti-piracy company Irdeto examined the payment processing abilities of 400 pirate IPTV supplier sites. Pirates Expolit Payment Processor Branding. The big question then is how the situation has changed since the 2018 Irdeto report. Improvement Over 2018 But Not Enough, Says AAPA.

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T-254/20: who owns the Soviet brands?

The IPKat

Louis-Michel enjoys researching Soviet brands The dispute arose when “ Krasny Oktyabr ”, a Russian confectionary company, registered an EU trade mark (EUTM) in Class 30 for a figurative sign representing a lobster. They are now commonly referred to as “Soviet brands”.

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IP CloseUp Views were Up a Record 21% in 2021; Total Increase Since 2018 is 44%

IP Close Up

IP CloseUp celebrated its Tenth Anniversary in 2021, with viewership up 44% since 2018. Annual increases since 2018 were 7%, 11 % and 21%, respectively. The 2021 Continue reading.

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Landmark Trademark Battles: Shaping Brand Protection Globally and in India

IP and Legal Filings

Protection of trademarks is important for the following reasons: Preservation of brand identity Prevention of customer confusion Business investment protection Fair Competition Innovation in branding Famous infringement cases within the areas of intellectual property underline complex legal issues and stakes involved. Dongre and Ors.

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[Part I] Safe Harbor in Jeopardy? Why the Delhi HC’s Amazon Verdict Raises Red Flags

SpicyIP

(D1), Cloudtail India Private Limited (D2) and Amazon Seller Service Private Limited (D3) for selling items bearing a similar polo mark as them, under the Amazon owned brand called Symbol. The Court noted that the Trademark License Agreement between the Plaintiffs and major brands provided a sufficient basis for damage calculation (Para 103).

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3 Count: Predator Conclusion

Plagiarism Today

2: Designer for Poler Branding Sues the Outdoor Apparel Brand’s New Owner. However, Poler went bankrupt in 2018 and was acquired by Pacific & Everest. It also targets YouTube alleging that the video sharing site hosts video of Free Fire gameplay.