Federal Court Rejects “Illegality Defense” in Cannabis Trademark Case

Canna Law Blog
By Tim AlgerSep 5, 2025, 10:00 am185 ptsTrendingTop
The creative defense that failed A trademark infringement defendant argued it couldn’t be sued in federal court because its cannabis business was engaged in illegal activity under federal law. This seemingly clever strategy fell flat in Colorado federal court, representing the latest decision in a growing…

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