16 March 2016Trademarks

Bacardi demands cancellation of Cuban government’s ‘Havana Club’ TM

Drinks maker Bacardi has filed a federal lawsuit demanding the cancellation of the ‘Havana Club’ trademark, which was recently renewed by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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