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A decision of the Federal Court deals with the standard of review applicable to an appeal from the Trademarks Opposition Board. Vivo...

The trademark use is of fundamental importance in determining the rights of a trademark owner. The outline below shows how it works and...

In this blog entry we deal with copyright developments in the last few months A New Media Retransmitter In Videotron Ltd v. Konek...

Adoption The Trademarks Act contemplates that rights in a mark are acquired by adopting it. A trademark is deemed to have been adopted by...

A decision of the Federal Court illustrates how section 45 can impact a trademark owner. Vass v. Leef Inc. 2022 FC 1192 Section 45 The...

A decision of the Federal Court deals with some interesting points concerning claims relating to the sale of counterfeit goods. Lululemon...

The Federal Court and the Trademarks Opposition Board have taken a non-technical approach to considering the scope of a ground of...

A decision of the UK High Court shows that a trademark owner can prevent a third party from taking unfair advantage of their trademark....

Once it has been decided to seek a trademark registration a trademark owner needs to consider what is taking place in the marketplace to...

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....

A decision of the UK High Court of Justice raises interesting issues relating to the online use of a trademark in association with...

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...

Internet Committee Report This article considers recent appellate decisions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada to...

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...