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A decision of the Federal Court illustrates the potential problems that can arise relating to the use of descriptive trademarks...

The sale of counterfeit goods is a significant worldwide issue. After initial studies carried out by the Organization for Economic...

The plaintiff (“Bentley Clothing”) is the owner and exclusive licensee of three trademarks consisting of the word BENTLEY registered for...

It can be difficult to determine what evidence to file to support the opposition. At an early stage, the issues may be difficult to...

2020 has been a difficult year for trademark owners and their advisors. The pandemic has tested us all in profound and unexpected ways....

A decision of the English High Court, [2020] EWHC 3032 recently released, shows how protection can be obtained for fashion goods....

A decision of the Federal Court of Appeal, released on December 9, 2020, Group III International Ltd. v. Travelway Group International...

A decision of the British Columbia Court of Appeal [2020] BCCA 323 raises concerns regarding trademark licensing. Basic Requirements To...

A recent decision of the Federal Court of Appeal [2020 FCA 134] has confirmed a trial decision [2018 FC 895] which considered the concept...

A recent decision of a Judge of the English High Court [2020] EWHC 713 provides a possible approach to the enforcement of trademark...

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...

A recent decision of the Federal Court deals with section 45 proceedings and whether the use of a variant of the registered trademark by...

The Supreme Court of Canada has recently changed the standard of review concerning appeals from the decisions of administrative bodies....

A recent decision of the UK Court of Appeal raises some interesting issues concerning trademark infringement and passing off relating to...

A recent decision of the European Court of Justice overturned decisions of the European Union for Intellectual Property and the General...

When the Government implemented its 2018 intellectual property strategy, the Trademarks Act was amended to add bad faith as a ground for...

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...

2019 has been a momentous year for trademark owners and their advisors. We have experienced the culmination of the trademark reform...

A case before the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta raises some interesting intellectual property issues. The Facts Corus Radio Inc. and...

A recent decision of the Federal Court has granted a site-blocking order against several Internet Service providers (ISPs). The...