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31 July 2025NewsEuropeMarisa Woutersen

Xanax owner fends off ‘Canvax’ mark in EU

The pharma manufacturer defeats an Italian hemp firm’s EU trademark bid | Claimed name could be confused for its blockbuster drug Xanax | EUIPO found strong market position and product overlap created risk of confusion.

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