Overview Cannabis candy ‘Zkittlez” reaches settlement with Skittles candy over a trademark dispute. Where cannabis marketers frequently employ pot parodies to promote popular snacks and treats to their audiences, how are senior marks protected under…
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MMR Strategy Group Leadership Selected for 2024-2025 Committee Positions by the International Trademark Association
MMR Strategy Group is pleased to announce that our leadership has been selected to serve on several committees for the 2024-2025 term of the International Trademark Association (INTA). Committee selection takes place every two years…
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Consumer Survey Case Query: Riot Games
Video game creators settle in a trademark infringement case arising in a California federal court, but what if they hadn’t? MMR Strategy Group explores how, if this case went to trial, consumer survey evidence might…
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The Skinny on Low Carb Claim Substantiation
Overview: NAD OKs some claims but recommends that Ole discontinue other claims relating to carbohydrate counts on its low-carbohydrate tortillas. The Skinny Ole Mexican Foods, Inc, and Gruma Corporation are manufacturers of low- or no-carb…
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NARB Issues Decision Clarifying Claims in Hairy Situation between Dyson and Shark
Overview: NARB issued a decision arising from a dispute between two vacuum brands, Dyson and Shark Ninja, that offers guidance on how many competitors are needed to test whether you are better than all competitors. …
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