Crabcakes, Cannabis, and the First Amendment: How the Jack Daniels SCOTUS Decision is Affecting Small Businesses
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryland-based company, Crabcakes & Cannabis®, has made the decision to stop selling a popular parody sticker amidst a cease-and-desist dispute with global seasoning giant McCormick & Company, Incorporated, the makers of Old Bay® seasoning. The novelty sticker, which humorously parodies the iconic Old Bay spice jar, sparked controversy as McCormick alleged trademark infringement and tarnishing of their image by associating it with marijuana.
- "When a large business bullies a small business through costly litigation, it makes standing up for your rights nearly impossible.
- Our parody sticker was intended to pay homage to the Maryland brand, not to tarnish anyone's reputation."
- When a large business bullies a small business through costly litigation, it makes standing up for your rights nearly impossible.
- Crabcakes & Cannabis, renowned for its distinctive Maryland cannabis-themed apparel, has long embraced the unique cultural and traditional facets of Maryland.