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Likelihood of Confusion Corporate Branding Trademark Infringement

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Battle of the BUs: Baylor University Challenges Boston University’s Use of Interlocking ‘BU’ Design Mark

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What happens when a decades-old trademark agreement collides with modern branding strategies? Baylor University has sued Boston University over the use of an interlocking “BU” logo, reigniting a dispute that traces back to a...more

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Canadian Trademark Law 2021: A Year in Review

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2021 offered many lessons to Canadian trademark owners including: reminders of the challenges of enforcing inherently weak trademarks and the importance and benefits of registering IP rights at the Canadian border. As well,...more

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PC v. PC: Smart & Biggar prevails in dismissal of appeal on behalf of Pampered Chef

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On February 15, 2021, the Federal Court of Appeal issued its decision dismissing an appeal from the Federal Court’s trial decision in Loblaws Inc v Columbia Insurance Company, 2019 FC 961. As previously reported, Pampered...more

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Derby Pie Eats Humble Pie

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Rupp v. Courier-Journal, Inc. involves a dispute between the makers of DERBY-PIE®—a trademarked chocolate-nut pie—and a local newspaper that published two articles about other businesses creating other chocolate-nut desserts....more

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Scout’s Honor: Boy Scouts Rebrand Prompts Trademark Suit by Girl Scouts

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A trademark infringement dispute involving unlikely opponents made national headlines last fall when the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (GSUSA) filed suit against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), following BSA’s...more

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Europe – General Court: Bad faith’s link to likelihood of confusion

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(Case analysis: T-687/16 – Koton Magazacilik Tekstil Sanayi ve Ticaret AS v EUIPO / Joaquín Nadal Esteban) - Successfully proving bad faith in a cancellation action can be a challenge....more

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Streamlined Canadian trademark litigation — Court of Appeal opens door to full compensation

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A recent decision of the Federal Court of Appeal sheds light on a streamlined litigation procedure that brand owners may find attractive. In Group III International Ltd v Travelway Group International Ltd, 2017 FCA 215...more

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Considerations When Creating Your Brand

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I. Conducting a Clearance Search - A clearance search is an investigation to determine whether a new trademark1 can be used without interfering with an existing, senior trademark. No matter how unique you think your...more

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