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A brand owner must understand how the Canadian trademark system works so that it can be used to the maximum extent possible to protect...

A recent decision of the U.K. High Court of justice adds some clarity to the form of trademark applications claiming colour as a mark....

The iconic shape of the GIBSON flying V electric guitar body has recently been considered by courts in the US and the European Union with...

The Federal Court has upheld the decision of the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB), confirming that the marks in issue were not...

The primary methods of protecting a brand name are by obtaining a registration under the Trademarks Act and by suing in the courts for...

Influencer marketing is very popular with brand owners in a social media context and grew significantly when the pandemic led performers...

A decision of the Federal Court illustrates the importance of proper trademark management in operating a business. The Plaintiff seems to...

The Federal Court has confirmed that the Trademark Opposition Board was correct when it found that the trademark HALLMARK in association...

Many applications in the Federal Court seeking expungement are relatively complex, but a recent application seems relatively...

Once a trademark owner has identified infringing content on a social media site, an assessment must be made concerning the steps the...

A brand owner needs to establish procedures for responding to false or negative product reviews and the like. Consumers are more likely...

A decision of the Federal Court raises issues concerning the Applicant’s choice of its primary trademark. Blyth Cowbells Brewing Inc. v....

A recent decision of the English Court of Appeal raises some interesting questions about trademark confusion and the differences between...

A recent decision of the English High Court of Justice illustrates the broader scope of protection typically given to a trademark that...

A hashtag is a type of label used on numerous social media sites, which makes it easier for users to find messages with a specific theme...

Typically, each user of a social media site will have an individual username assigned to them that consists of a URL. Brand owners should...

Notable Copyright Decisions in 2021 It has been a busy year for copyright law. The Supreme Court of Canada has released one decision...

2021 has again been a difficult year for trademark owners and their advisors. The pandemic has tested us all in profound and unexpected...

The emergence of social media sites such as Meta (formerly Facebook), Twitter and Instagram has materially affected brand owners. These...

A recent decision of the Quebec Court of Appeal illustrates the rather unexpected ways that the Trademarks Act can apply to comparative...