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The Tragically Hip vs. Mill Street Brewery

May 25, 2021 Lawson Lundell Season 1 Episode 13
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The Tragically Hip vs. Mill Street Brewery
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On Episode 13:The Tragically Hip vs. Mill Street Brewery Alix Stoicheff speaks to Mark Fancourt-Smith about trademark and competition law issues in a recent lawsuit filed by The Tragically Hip against Mill Street Brewing for their use of the name “100th Meridian Organic Amber Lager."

Why is The Tragically Hip suing Mill Street Brewery?
Has Mill Street associated themselves with The Tragically Hip?
What is passing off and what are they saying in relation to this alleged trademark infringement?
Can a song title actually function as a trademark?
Who has to be confused or misled for this to be justified as passing off?
What is the final takeaway from all this?