Trademarks

From trademark disputes to class action claims of “misleading” marketing, lawsuits have become frequent in the beverage industry. More players in the market means more opportunities for disagreements, among companies or companies versus consumers or distributors. And the fast growth of the industry has paved the way for increased litigation. … Do the big firms always win? “No, […]

We have all seen the ® and ™ symbols in advertisements, products, or packaging.  In order to enjoy the full benefits of trademark rights, it is necessary for a trademark owner to tell the world that it owns rights to the trademark.  I say “full benefits” because a trademark owner may be able to enjoy