Vaping

Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc., parent company of Dunkin’ Donuts, has sued an e-cigarette maker in New York federal court over trademark violations and more. The lawsuit contends that Singh Handicraft Corp.’s branding for its e-cigarettes is strikingly similar to Dunkin’s distinctive design. Specifically, the disposable vaporizers, shaped like an iced coffee cup and a glazed doughnut, display a logo that mirrors Dunkin’s signature orange and pink color palette and rounded font. According to court documents, “Defendants have merely replaced the term ‘Vapin” for Dunkin’ in… Read more.

Since 510-thread batteries first became ubiquitous in the cannabis industry more than a decade ago, they have been lauded as a reasonable standard that gave consumers the freedom to choose what products they plugged into their batteries. The 510-thread paradigm sidestepped one of the biggest problems that has dogged the consumer-electronics industry for years: technology lock-in spurred by proprietary chargers and accessories specific to brands or even products. But 510 devices have their own limitations, many of which have been… Read more.

Sky Labs was slapped with a $100,000 fine last month for failing compliance testing. This story was republished with permission from Crain’s Detroit. Michigan regulators issued a recall of marijuana vape cartridges sold around the state allegedly containing banned chemicals. The Cannabis Regulatory Agency issued the recall of the cartridges under the brand name Flight with flavors called Grease Monkey, Space Ether, and Bubblegum. The cartridges were manufactured by Sky Labs LLC in Mt. Morris, north of Flint. The CRA already… Read more.