A hashish merchandise producer in Michigan has rebranded its flagship edible after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from Tootsie Roll Industries.
In response to a letter despatched by the Chicago-based sweet company, Lions Labs modified the identify of its sugar-coated edible Potdots to Potpots in addition to its emblem, packaging and advertising and marketing supplies.
Tootsie Roll alleged trademark infringement associated to its “Dots” gumdrops, in response to a Lions Lab information launch.
“Whereas we’re disillusioned in Tootsie Roll’s place on this matter, we sit up for avoiding any dispute and are excited for our 1mg edible’s new identify: Potpots,” Ryan Ratzloff, CEO of Lansing-based Lion Labs, mentioned in a press release.
“We thank our loyal prospects for persevering with to assist Lion Labs’ manufacturers.”
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