Soon to become big business, marijuana branding is helped by catchy names but restricted because of trademark constraints.
Should the Word “Glass” Belong to Google?
Neither raisin bran nor shredded wheat are names that Kellogg’s can trademark. And yet Apple has trademarked “Apple.” Should Google be able to claim “glass?” Several days ago, the U.S. Patents and Trademarks Office told Google that “Glass” was “merely…
What do Polish Pretzels, Parmesan Cheese, and Champagne Have in Common?
Polish pretzels sound delicious. Called “obwarzanek,” they are round, have a hole in the middle, are boiled, then baked, and can be sesame, poppy, salt or cheese. Although they resemble a bagel, there is one big difference. They have an…