Heineken Battles Over "La Tropical" Branding
Heineken’s Lagunitas Brewery has reportedly advanced its trademark and copyright claims over its "La Tropical" beer in a legal battle involving Cuban-origin brands. As reported by Bloomberg, the…
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“Leena Mo, CEO” Uses Storytelling to Foster Young Entrepreneurs
In a heartwarming quest to explain her complicated job to her young children, Deena Shakir, an investor at Lux Capital, turned to creativity. Shakir, known for her investments in innovative health… -
Sustainable Ocean Alliance is Pioneering Innovation to Save Our Oceans
Over the past decade, the Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) has transformed from a small dorm-room initiative into a global force in ocean conservation with leaders in 186 countries. Founded by Daniela… -
The $175 Million Strategy: Canada’s Plan to Drive Genomics Innovation
The Canadian government recently launched the Canadian Genomics Strategy, a long-awaited initiative aimed at bolstering the country’s leadership in genomics innovation. This strategy includes a… -
The Future of TikTok and Rise of New Competitors
TikTok, the popular app owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has raised significant concerns in the US regarding potential content and data manipulation by the Chinese government. These concerns… -
Float’s $70M Series B: Advancing Canadian SMB Finance
Float Financial, a Toronto-based startup focused on corporate card and expense management, has raised $70 million in its Series B funding round. Led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives, the… -
An Urban Turbine: The Birmingham Blade
EvoPhase and KwikFab have introduced a new wind turbine specifically designed for harnessing energy in urban areas. The innovative design was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence…
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Heineken Battles Over "La Tropical" Branding
Heineken’s Lagunitas Brewery has reportedly advanced its trademark and copyright claims over its "La Tropical" beer in a legal battle involving Cuban-origin brands. As reported by Bloomberg, the… -
Super Loss for Marvel and DC? "Super Hero" Trademark Enters the Public Domain
Marvel and DC have reportedly lost their long-held trademarks for “Super Hero”. For decades, the two comic giants jointly owned the trademark, with DC using it for its DC Super Hero Cafe and… -
Moo-vin’ Up: Moo Deng Pursuing IP Protection
Moo Deng, a pygmy hippopotamus living in a Thailand zoo, has captured the attention and adoration of people all over the world. She has inspired memes, tweets, and even an SNL skit. Moo Deng’s immense… -
JAMP and the Minister of Health Strike Boehringer's Application for Judicial Review
In Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. v. Canada (Health), 2024 FC 1766, the Federal Court reinforced the longstanding legal principle concerning the inability of "brand" drug manufacturers to… -
The Return of the Honda Element?
A few recent patent applications reveal that the Honda Element may be making its return to the automotive industry: The first patent application is a “camper for a vehicle”. The second… -
Quarterbacks Face Off in Trademark Dispute
Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson has reportedly filed appeals with the US Patent and Trademark Office regarding Dallas Cowboys’ retired quarterback Troy Aikman's attempts to register the…