Online takedowns are an essential and effective tool for intellectual property rightsholders. Such tools are a common response to infringement on online marketplaces. A recent Canadian decision highlights the risks associated...more
2/8/2024
/ Amazon ,
Canada ,
Copyright Litigation ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Digital Media ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Intellectual Property Litigation ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IP License ,
Online Marketplace ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademarks
2023 was an active year in Canadian trademark law. Canadian Courts addressed a wide range of issues, from licensing to comparative advertising to co-branding. Notable changes also emerged from the Canadian Trademarks...more
1/30/2024
/ Advertising ,
Bad Faith ,
Brand ,
Canada ,
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Foreign Language ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Licenses ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks
On November 15, 2019, the Federal Court issued an Order compelling Canada’s primary Internet service providers (“ISPs”) to block their subscribers from accessing two Internet services that distribute infringing television and...more
11/21/2019
/ Canada ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Corporate Counsel ,
DNS Blocking ,
Equitable Relief ,
Illegal Digital Downloads ,
Interim Remedies ,
Interlocutory Injunctions ,
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) ,
Motion Picture Industry ,
On-Demand Services ,
Order To Compel ,
Pirating ,
Subscription Services ,
Television Programming ,
Websites