2020 years 3 month 11 day, Bank of Oklahoma (Bank of Oklahoma) In the United States District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma to a marijuana dispensary Dank of Oklahoma Filed a lawsuit, Says the pharmacy intentionally and unfairly took advantage of its goodwill and longstanding marketing efforts.

　　Bank of Oklahoma notes, The dispensary didn't just use it intentionally "Dank of Oklahoma" This name, At the same time, its polygon logo is very similar to its own logo.

　　The Bank of Oklahoma recently took notice Dank of Oklahoma activity, Because some of the bank's customers and employees are already Dank of Oklahoma Billboards and signs raised questions.

　　The lawsuit also states: "Dank of Oklahoma Has improperly used and advertised the trademark of the Bank of Oklahoma or a logo that is likely to be confused with the trademark of the Bank of Oklahoma to sell marijuana merchandise. This commodity violates the high quality that Oklahoma banks are providing, Established reputation for reliable financial services, And it's illegal under federal law. " 　　The Bank of Oklahoma also noted, Dank of Oklahoma False and misleading advertising disrupted the bank's business, And damaged its reputation.

　　The bank has asked the court for an injunction, forbid Dank of Oklahoma "taint" Its brand. In addition, The bank is also seeking damages.

　　This is "World Intellectual Property Review" The latest marijuana-related trademark disputes have been reported in recent months.

　　2020 At the beginning of the year, American actor T Sir (Mr. T) With the American Marijuana Database Leafly A settlement was reached in the trademark dispute between the two parties.

　　2019 years 8 month, T Sir Yes Leafly A trademark infringement suit was filed, Says the database will be available on its website "Mr. Tusk" Hybrid products are called "Mrt" .

(Compiled from www. worldipreview. com) 　　

Reprinted from China Intellectual Property Network   translation: Li Yanqiu　proofread: Liu Peng

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