Intellectual Property Policy - International Oddities

1. Authorized Use Of International Oddities, Inc.'s Intellectual Property

A. Generally.

No person or entity may use, or authorize the use of, any of International Oddities, Inc.'s intellectual property in any manner other than as expressly authorized by International Oddities, Inc. ("IO") in a written agreement. IO reserves the right to revoke any such authorization at any time in its sole discretion, such as where use does not strictly conform with the requirements of this Intellectual Property Policy and/or IO's written authorization.

B. Product Packaging

As a general rule, no person or entity may use, or authorize the use of, any of IO proprietary containers, or other forms of packaging, in any manner other than as expressly authorized by IO in a written agreement. IO reserves the right to revoke any such authorization at any time in its sole discretion, such as where use does not strictly conform with the requirements of this Intellectual Property Policy and/or IO's written authorization.

IO holds copyrights in the designs of all of its packaging, as well as a design patent (patent pending) and three pending design patent applications in containers widely used by IO.

2. Unauthorized Use Of International Oddities, Inc.'s Intellectual Property

A. Trademarks Generally

Unauthorized use of IO's trademarks or trademarks that are similar enough that they will likely cause confusion in the marketplace constitutes an infringement of IO's trademark rights and is strictly prohibited. Without the express written prior written consent of IO, no IO trademark may be used in a manner that implies an affiliation with or sponsorship by IO.

B. Third Party Trademarks

Unless expressly authorized by IO in writing, no person or entity may use any IO trademarks as part of their company names, trademarks or logos. In other words, no person or entity may use any IO trademark or combine the IO mark with any other trademark without the express prior written consent of IO.

No third party may name or rename a product or service of its own to include the words used in any of IO's trademarks without the express prior written consent of IO. Furthermore, no third party may claim any right to register, or attempt to register, a trademark in any territory if the trademark in question includes, or is in some way similar to, an IO trademark.

C. Internet Domain Names/Websites

No third party may register, or attempt to register, an Internet domain that includes any IO trademark or any trademarks that are similar enough that they are likely to cause confusion in the marketplace as to whether IO sponsors the website.

No third party may remove, alter or use any text or artwork that is displayed on IO's website, advertisements, or product packaging without the express prior written consent from IO.

No third party webpage, or advertising banners, may contain a hyperlink that includes an IO trademark if the hyperlink connects a user to a page other than www.internationaloddities.com, or any other site owned or operated by IO.

No third party webpage, or banner advertisement, may contain an IO product name without explicitly stating that the product name is a trademark of IO.

No third party distributor of IO products may use IO's trademarks in such a way as to imply any affiliation with or sponsorship by IO without written permission from IO. In such case, the third party distributor must display the IO trademark at least as large as the trademark or logo of the third party distributor.

No third party webpage may display an IO product (and its trademark) for sale if the product is not actually being offered for sale on the third party webpage.

D. Altering Product/Trademark

No third party may offer for sale an IO product, which has been altered from the form it took when it was purchased from IO. This includes altering the size or design of the product packaging/container, or increasing or decreasing the volume of product sold per packaging unit.

No third party may remove a trademark from an IO product and affix a different trademark to the product and offer it for sale without prior written consent from IO.

3. Guidelines For Proper Use Of IO Intellectual Property

A. IO Trademark Table

Listed below are the current IO trademarks. This list will be updated from time-to-time at the sole discretion of IO In addition, IO may, at its sole discretion, modify the IO trademarks at any time. Please refer to the IO trademark table periodically to ensure your compliance.

IO Word Trademarks

A'hia
A’hia Bud
Afganish
Ahia
Albino Rhino Bud
AntiGravity Mini Blunts
Bahli Bubble Bud
Black Widow Bud
Blonde Stashish
Blueberry Bud
Buy Any 3 Cans, Get 1 Free Special
Crystal Ball Bud
Diablo Smoke
Dro
Gotalite Special
Herbal Black “O”
I.O. Dro
International Oddities
Killer Stunk
Krypto
Kryptonite Special
Maui Bud
Meltdown
NE146 Bud
O.P.N.
O’ream Smoke
Panama Bud
Panama Gold
Rasta Smoke
Rembrandt's Blend
Shakespeare's Blend
Shotgun 6-Pack
Skyscraper Bud
Smoke Ring Special
Splice Green
Splice Original
Splice Platinum
Splice Special
Splice XXXX
Stanish
Stanish Resin Oil
Stash Pack
Stashish
Stashish Blonde
Stashish Original
Stashish Red
Stunk
Super Hex Drops
T-C-3
Thai Lopium Oil
Triple Decker Special
Txxx Stix
Ultra Wizard Smoke
Van Gogh's Blend
Waterproof, Odor-Proof Pouch
Wizard Box
Wizard Machine
Wizard Smoke
Wizard Smoke Classic
Wizard Smoke/Ultra
420 Special

IO Logos

B. Proper Trademark Use

Always use IO trademarks as proper adjectives. A trademark is an adjective and must not be used as a verb or noun or in the possessive or plural forms.

Example of Proper Use: KRYPTO^® bud

Examples of Improper Use: KRYPTO's bud, a/some KRYPTO

Do not alter IO trademarks. When using a IO trademark, never vary the spelling, add hyphens, make one word two, or use a possessive or plural form of the IO trademark. Do not abbreviate a IO trademark to create an acronym.

When using a IO logo, you must never modify the design, add or delete any words, or change any colors or proportions. The logo may be scaled proportionally.

The IO logo must be used as a stand-alone icon in accordance with this Intellectual Property Policy, without any other third party logos and/or trademarks combined or associated with it.

Any IO logos should only be used in conjunction with IO products, except as specifically agreed in writing by IO and are subject to the same restrictions discussed in Section 2.

C. Provide Trademark Notice Symbols

When using any IO trademarks and logos, you should use the "TM" designation. These symbols provide notice to third parties of IO's rights in its trademarks.

D. Link To IO's Website

All uses of IO logos or trademarks in a user interface should be linked to www.internationaloddities.com.

E. Product Characterization

When offering for sale any IO non-tobacco smoking products, it should be explicitly stated that "the non-tobacco smoking products are sold only as herbal tobacco alternatives and no other use is intended or implied."

When offering for sale any IO consumable products, it should be explicitly stated that "the consumable products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease."

4. General

A. What Is A Trademark?

A trademark is a word, phrase, symbol or design, or a combination of those things, that distinguishes one company's products and services from the products and services of another. Thus, although a trademark is a symbol of the source of a product or service, a trademark is not the good or service itself.

B. Why Are Trademarks Important?

Trademarks are important because they serve to identify the source or origin of goods or sources and to help prevent confusion in the marketplace by distinguishing one company's products and services from the products and services of another. Hence, because IO has trademarked the term KRYPTO^® to identify one of its non-tobacco smoking products, a person looking for that product is able to locate the product by searching for KRYPTO bud.

C. To Whom Does This Intellectual Property Policy Apply?

This Intellectual Property Policy applies to all of IO's authorized resellers, customers and users of IO products, as well as other third parties who wish to use IO's intellectual property. However, this Intellectual Property Policy does not constitute a license, implied or otherwise, to use any of IO's intellectual property or the IO company name.

By adhering to this Intellectual Property Policy, you help IO prevent confusion in the marketplace and protect and enhance the value and integrity of its trademarks. IO appreciates your cooperation in this effort.

D. Possible Infringements

Please report any possible infringement and/or misuse of any IO trademark and/or a violation of this Intellectual Property Policy by emailing us here.