top of page
Blog
Search


johnmckeownblog
Apr 11, 20216 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...
2 views0 comments


johnmckeownblog
Apr 11, 20214 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...
3 views0 comments


johnmckeownblog
Apr 11, 20213 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...
5 views0 comments


johnmckeownblog
Apr 11, 20212 min read
What is Cybersquatting and Cyberpiracy?
Cybersquatting Cybersquatting occurs when a third party registers a domain name consisting of, or similar to, a brand name to which they...
9 views0 comments


johnmckeownblog
Apr 11, 20214 min read
Damages After Expungement
In November of 2017, we discussed a decision of the Federal Court of Appeal concerning a claim for trademark infringement. The Court...
6 views0 comments


johnmckeownblog
Apr 7, 20214 min read
Marketplace Reality and Infringement
A recent decision of the Federal Court emphasizes the need for evidence of actual confusion in an action for infringement. The Facts...
3 views0 comments


johnmckeownblog
Apr 7, 20213 min read
A Summary Procedure for Removing Deadwood from The Register
A recent decision of the Federal Court has confirmed a general approach concerning section 45 proceedings. The Facts The registrant owned...
0 views0 comments


johnmckeownblog
Apr 7, 20214 min read
Attacking a Transfer of a Trademark
A recent decision of the Federal Court of Appeal raises interesting issues relating to the transfer of a trademark. The Facts In this...
0 views0 comments


johnmckeownblog
Apr 7, 20214 min read
Trouble in Paradise
A recent decision of the Federal court relates to a dispute between family members concerning the use of their family name in association...
1 view0 comments


johnmckeownblog
Apr 7, 20214 min read
Targeting, Jurisdiction and the Internet
A recent UK decision has considered whether the defendant’s use of a trademark on the Internet would allow an action in the UK to...
0 views0 comments


johnmckeownblog
Apr 4, 20212 min read
Dealing with the Sale of Counterfeits on the Internet
A lot of counterfeit activity takes place on the Internet which can be detrimental to your brand. Learn how to protect your business today.
4 views0 comments
bottom of page