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Avoiding a Bad Trip: How Cannabis Companies Can Mitigate the Risk of an Infringement Lawsuit

LexBlog IP

Yet cannabis businesses continue to grapple with protecting their brands, as trademark protection at the federal level remains unavailable. The current hodgepodge of state trademark regimes will undoubtedly result in litigation and a race to register federal marks once Congress legalizes cannabis.

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The Role of Brand Names in Business

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The key takeaway from the China Tang case is the importance of doing thorough due diligence before deciding on a name. And there is never any certainty in litigation, meaning you could lose a dispute even if you were the first to use a name. The post The Role of Brand Names in Business appeared first on Azrights.

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Security Interests in Trademarks: Best Practices

Traverse Legal Blog

Due Diligence for Security Interests in Trademarks. When performing due diligence (related to financing, including a line of credit, M&A or otherwise) on a debtor, a trademark attorney will typically be provided a list (typically called a Schedule) of trademark registrations. Article updated May 2022.

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Fish & Richardson Elevates 17 Attorneys to Principal 

Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

Vivian Cheng focuses her practice on trademark and copyright litigation and also counsels clients on a broad range of issues relating to trademark, trade dress, and copyright protection and enforcement, unfair competition, and false advertising. Will Freeman focuses his practice on patent litigation in U.S. He received his J.D.

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Licensing vs. Franchising: Are You Accidentally Creating a Franchise?

IP Intelligence

From a 5,000-foot view, a franchise involves one party allowing another to use its brand, which may include products and services, intellectual property, and sometimes more, in exchange for a fee. This could inadvertently create a franchise and subject you to civil and criminal penalties. What is a franchise? Under 16 CFR § 436.1(h)

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Licensing vs. Franchising: Are You Accidentally Creating a Franchise?

IP Intelligence

From a 5,000-foot view, a franchise involves one party allowing another to use its brand, which may include products and services, intellectual property, and sometimes more, in exchange for a fee. This could inadvertently create a franchise and subject you to civil and criminal penalties. What is a franchise? Under 16 CFR § 436.1(h)

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Fatal Mistakes Made By The ‘Bored Ape Yacht Club’ & ‘Crypto Punks’ NFT Projects

Traverse Legal Blog

These NFT drops offer valuable learning lessons which every NFT project, brand, and company must consider before launching their NFTs project. These two projects offer a roadmap for any company, brand, or agency looking to launch an NFT project. The “Crypto Punk” brand name is a trademark. Due diligence is critical.