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

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 recent decision of the Federal Court deals with a statutory claim for passing off and the effect of a prior decision of the Trademark...

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...

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

A recent decision of the Federal Court allowed the plaintiff claims for copyright infringement and passing off arising out of a dispute...

The Federal Court of Appeal has confirmed that it is not appropriate to set aside decisions made by Hearing Officers of the Trademarks...

The ability of a trademark owner to enforce its trademark rights on the Internet frequently depends on establishing jurisdiction. The...

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

A recent decision of the General Court of the European Union raises interesting questions concerning sound marks and their...

A recent U.K. decision illustrates that the determination of whether two competing trademarks are confusing involves considerable...

A recent decision of the Federal Court raises interesting issues concerning the evidence required to succeed in a trademark opposition....

The concept of linking is fundamental to the Internet. Linking occurs when an image or reference on a website is selected, causing that...

A decision of the Federal Court deals with who is entitled to use and register a trademark/tradename. Norsteel Building Systems Ltd. v....

A decision of the U.K. High Court of Justice illustrates the long reach of the U.K. courts in a trademark context. Easy Group Limited v....

There have been numerous recent decisions in the U.K. and the E.U., relating to bad faith by an applicant for a trademark. In addition,...

A recent decision of the Federal Court has concluded that an online survey was not admissible in determining whether the parties’...