Regulatory ISSUES May Put Trademark Rights At Risk
As competition intensifies in the heavily regulated ingredient and supplement industry, manufacturers must be cognizant of the interplay between Food and Drug Law and Trademark Law. One wrong step in the regulatory minefield could set off an unexpected chain-reaction that can destroy even the strongest trademarks, leaving a valuable asset vulnerable to attack. It is first important to have a basic understanding of how trademarks are formed. Trademark rights can be acquired in one of two ways: (1) by …