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A recent decision of the Federal Court expands the grounds precluding the registration of a trademark because the Mark is clearly...

In HRH The Duchess of Sussex v. Associated Newspapers Limited [2021] EWHC 723 (UK Ch.), the appeal dismissed [2021] EWCA Civ 1801 (UKCA),...

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 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...

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...

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

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....