Snoop Got Snubbed
The Federal Trademark Commission (FTC) said no to Snoop Dogg’srequest for his “Smoke Weed Everyday” marijuana brand.
What’s Snoop’s Brand For?
Snoop wanted the name for cannabis dispensaries, but the FTC shut it down because the phrase is apparently too popular to trademark.
"This term or phrase is a song lyric commonly used in association with cannabis use,” the trademark examiner writes. “Because consumers are accustomed to seeing this term or phrase used in ordinary language by many different sources, they would not perceive it as a mark identifying the source of the applicant’s goods and/or services but rather as only conveying an informational message."
The phrase is in song originals, remixes, memes, and more. It ended up becoming one of the most sampled hip-hop one-liners ever.
Although dispensaries are popping up all over the U.S, marijuana is still illegal federally, a second reason for the dismissal of his request.
Snoop's Other Business Ventures
He's got chips called Rap Snacks in three different flavors at a few Costco stores in the U.S.
“We’re giving our communities options that still hit on taste, speak to our language and support a healthier lifestyle,” Snoop Dogg said in a news release about the snacks, called "Snoop Box Kettle Chips" or the "Snoop Box".
He also has a limited-edition wine in honor of Tupac.
The bottle is a "Petite Sirah-dominant red blend that features notes of toasty oak, dark fruit, toffee, and baking spice."