Candy Maker Seeks to Vaporize Stoney Patch Gummies
In a case that’s certain to harsh some mellows, Mondelez Canada Inc. (“MCI”), maker of Sour Patch Kids, has filed a trademark-infringement suit in California against the maker of “Stoney Patch” gummies, a cannabis-infused version of the popular sweet-and-sour candy.
Patent Trial and Appeal Board Cuts Patent Owners Some Slack
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is rolling out a new pilot program for patent owners who are involved in proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
The Impact of Brexit on Trademarks
The United Kingdom is continuing its crash course with Brexit”even if there is no exit deal in place. I have explored the impacts of Brexit on IP portfolios and the Unified Patent Court Agreement (UPCA).
SCOTUS Finds Copyright Owners Must Wait to File Suit
Today, the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) resolved a split between federal circuits on whether a copyright owner must wait until their copyright registers to file suit or if suit can be filed immediately once the application for registration is filed. The answer, a lawsuit cannot be filed until the copyrighted work has been registered.
Does Booker T Have Call of Duty on the Ropes?
Don’t expect a cage match any time soon, but Activision Blizzard Inc. is in hot water with pro wrestler Booker T. Booker T filed suit on Tuesday in federal court alleging that Activision’s “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4” “BLOPs” copied his persona, G.I. Bro.
Netflix in Trouble Again, This Time Over Bandersnatch
Netflix has been sued by Chooseco LLC over the use of Chooseco’s trademark “Choose Your Own Adventure” in the movie Bandersnatch. The movie is an extension of Netflix’s popular series Black Mirror that allows viewers to choose how the movie progresses, which leads to a variety of different endings.
