Registering a trademark across multiple jurisdictions can be a complex process. Brand owners must strike a balance between maximizing protection across their jurisdictions of interest and managing both risks and costs to...more
In a highly anticipated decision, the Federal Court of Appeal recently held that a trademark owner could demonstrate “use” of a trademark in Canada in association with “hotel services” in the absence of a brick-and-mortar...more
9/19/2020
/ Appeals ,
Brick-and-Mortar Stores ,
Canada ,
Goods or Services ,
Hilton ,
Hotels ,
Internet ,
Online Travel Vendors ,
Reaffirmation ,
Trademark Act ,
Trademarks ,
Use in Commerce
The Canadian federal government is moving quickly towards legalizing the possession and consumption of cannabis for recreational purposes. However, Canada’s cannabis industry is already “overgrown” with many licensed (and...more
2/15/2018
/ Brand ,
Canada ,
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) ,
Continuous Use Requirement ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Goods or Services ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Repeal ,
Scent Marks ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
Trademarks Act