EU Court Decision Says Cannabis Products Cannot Be Granted Trademarks

Cannabis Law Review and Bloomberg Law report, “Logos implying sale of marijuana products can’t get trademark protection in the European Union because they’re ‘contrary to public policy,’ an EU court said, posing a new challenge for companies seeking marijuana-related EU trademarks.

The public would perceive a sign reading ‘Cannabis Store Amsterdam’ with green cannabis leaves in the background as referencing narcotics, the EU General Court said, upholding a EU Intellectual Property Office ruling.”

Associate Lauriel F. Dalier was mentioned in the coverage.