Vital Pharmaceuticals owes another $115 million to Pepsi for ending its distribution agreement early. The company owes $293 million to rival energy-drink company, Monster, over false advertising claims and another $175 million in damages from a separate case involving Monster and juice company Orange Bang for breach of contract and trademark infringement, Bloomberg reported. Considering the case, we're guessing Prince's estate won't be interested in any future collaborations. Maybe we can negotiate a deal in the future that is mutually beneficial to both parties" (via Billboard). CEO Jack Owoc said after the ruling, "We greatly respect Prince and his estate and will not 'rain' on their parade. Patent and Trademark Office ultimately rejected Bang Energy's request to trademark "Purple Rain" on August 23, 2022. Please respect these unique assets or suffer at your own peril."Ī board with the U.S. Purple Rain is a Prince mark and brand known worldwide. The estate's attorney, Londell McMillan, told Billboard, "Prince's music, art, and trademarks hold a special place in our society and culture. Meanwhile, calcium disodium EDTA may cause digestive problems if too much gets ingested (via Healthline).Īccording to Digital Music News, "Prince's estate noted in their argument that 'Purple Rain' is not a phrase that is commonly used to refer to anything other than Prince's song or his film of the same name." The estate submitted results of a double-blind survey, showing that about 63% of respondents connected the phrase "Purple Rain" with Prince. Consuming too much at once can cause irregular or slow heartbeats (via RXList).
Calcium chloride may result in low magnesium and blood phosphate levels, low blood pressure, kidney stones, hot flashes, nausea, and fainting. Potassium phosphate dibasic can cause digestive problems (via RXList). Sucralose ( Splenda) may increase inflammation, which could lead to obesity and diabetes over time (via WebMD). While sodium benzoate has some health benefits, it has also been linked to inflammation and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (via Healthline). Other ingredients could pose even more problems. Drinking more than one Bang Energy a day can increase your heart rate and cause everything from insomnia to headaches. However, Bang Energy has 300 mg of caffeine, which is just 100 mg shy of the FDA daily limit. So, there's probably no reason to worry about their side effects. The company is being sued over claims of deceptive labeling related to too-low levels of creatine, Coenzyme Q10, or branched-chain amino acids to be beneficial (via Class Action).
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