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Who Owns Copyright in the Works Created by Employees?
The decision of the English High Court of Justice raises some interesting issues concerning the ownership of copyright works created by...
John McKeown
May 17, 20213 min read
The Difficulties with Descriptive Trademarks
A decision of the Federal Court illustrates the potential problems that can arise relating to the use of descriptive trademarks...
John McKeown
May 17, 20214 min read
Breach of Confidence and the New Employer
A decision of the English Court of Appeal allowed a claim for breach of confidence against the “new” employer who obtained possession of...
John McKeown
May 17, 20213 min read
Dealing with the Sale of Counterfeits on the Internet
The sale of counterfeit goods is a significant worldwide issue. After initial studies carried out by the Organization for Economic...
John McKeown
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Honest Concurrent Use
The plaintiff (“Bentley Clothing”) is the owner and exclusive licensee of three trademarks consisting of the word BENTLEY registered for...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20214 min read
An Opponent Needs to Carefully Consider the Evidence to be filed with the Trademark Opposition Board
It can be difficult to determine what evidence to file to support the opposition. At an early stage, the issues may be difficult to...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20214 min read
Notable Trademark Decisions in 2020
2020 has been a difficult year for trademark owners and their advisors. The pandemic has tested us all in profound and unexpected ways....
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20217 min read
Protecting Fashion Goods in Canada
A decision of the English High Court, [2020] EWHC 3032 recently released, shows how protection can be obtained for fashion goods....
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20215 min read
The Importance of Obtaining a Trademark Registration
A decision of the Federal Court of Appeal, released on December 9, 2020, Group III International Ltd. v. Travelway Group International...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20213 min read
Licensing Trademarks
A decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal [2020] BCCA 323 raises concerns regarding trademark licensing. Basic Requirements To...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20214 min read
Federal Court of Appeal Confirms that Trademark Services Should Be Liberally Construed
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Appeal [2020 FCA 134] has confirmed a trial decision [2018 FC 895] which considered the concept...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20216 min read
Trademark Infringement Concerning an App
A recent decision of a Judge of the English High Court [2020] EWHC 713 provides a possible approach to the enforcement of trademark...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20214 min read
Trademark Use by an Affiliate
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Appeal clarifies when the use of a trademark by an affiliate of the trademark owner accrues to...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20213 min read
What is Deviating Trademark Use?
A recent decision of the Federal Court deals with section 45 proceedings and whether the use of a variant of the registered trademark by...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20214 min read
The Naked Truth about Appeals from the Trademark Opposition Board
The Supreme Court of Canada has recently changed the standard of review concerning appeals from the decisions of administrative bodies....
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20216 min read
A Charming Story – Passing Off to the Rescue!
A recent decision of the UK Court of Appeal raises some interesting issues concerning trademark infringement and passing off relating to...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20213 min read
FACK JU GÖHTE and Public Morality
A recent decision of the European Court of Justice overturned decisions of the European Union for Intellectual Property and the General...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20214 min read
Latest Development Concerning Bad Faith and Trademarks
When the Government implemented its 2018 intellectual property strategy, the Trademarks Act was amended to add bad faith as a ground for...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20213 min read
Official Marks Reined In
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Appeal has confirmed that the registration of an official mark in the face of a claim for...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20213 min read
Notable Trademark Decisions in 2019 – Outlook for 2020
2019 has been a momentous year for trademark owners and their advisors. We have experienced the culmination of the trademark reform...
John McKeown
Apr 11, 20217 min read
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