Mars Canada wins trademark suit against sellers of cannabis edibles in packaging that resembles Skittles
Mars Canada, a unit of candy giant Mars Inc., won a ruling in federal court this week against online cannabis sellers that allegedly offered THC-infused edibles in packaging that closely resembled its Skittles brand, according to reports. "The fact that Skittles are a confectionery product that are attractive to children reinforces the need to denounce the defendants' conduct," Judge Patrick Gleeson in a ruling published Monday, as reported by Canada.com. Mars Canada took legal action against West Coast Supply, Shrooms Online, and Flash Buds. Another site, Sure Buds, avoided the ruling. West Coast Supply, Shrooms Online, and Flash Buds were ordered to each pay C$45,000 (($35,000) in damages, along with C$3,200 in court costs.
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