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Combatting Counterfeit Products Act receives Royal Assent offering new civil prohibitions and criminal offences under the Trade-marks Act and Copyright Act and new provisions giving customs officials ex officio power to independently seize and detain suspected counterfeit goods
As we approach the opening ceremonies of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) has launched a lawsuit against outdoor apparel maker ... Continued
In Cheah v. McDonald’s Corporation, the Federal Court of Canada held that MACDIMSUM is likely to be confusing with the MacDonald’s family of trademarks. Focusing ... Continued
The most recent case from the Federal Court continues the Court’s tough stance with respect to trademark and copyright infringement in Canada. In Harley-Davidson Motor ... Continued
CBC reports that a group of well-known retailers, including WALMART, COSTCO and BESTBUY, are taking the Quebec Government’s French language watchdog to Court over its recent ... Continued
In a reversal of it’s long held position, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has today announced that it is now accepting applications to register ... Continued
In Target Brands Inc. v. Fairweather Ltd., the Federal Court of Canada refused to grant the interlocutory injunction sought by the American retail chain, this ... Continued
Federal Court makes clear that a tougher approach to trade-mark and copyright infringement can now be expected in Canada
Update to Maclean’s use of image of Bonhomme (mascot of Quebec Qinter Carnival): settlement reached
Another marketing campaign has attracted criticism from the Vancouver Organizing Committe for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games (VANOC). A story today reports that Scotiabank’s ... Continued
Federal Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal over GLAMOUR trade-mark dispute
Vancouver based yoga wear retailing phenom Lululemon Atletica has tweaked the nose of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games (VANOC), ... Continued