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Trademark Trolls Must Beware!

Trademark Trolls Must Beware!

Nov 21, 2022 | Trademark Protection, Trademark Registration, Trademark Searches

Share This :ph: cottonbro studio Federal Court Expunges Trademark Registration in Canada on the Ground of Bad Faith   In May 2022, the Canadian Federal Court stopped serial filer, Wei Meng, in his tracks, when it ordered expungement of his Canadian trademark...
Does your trademark tell your “place of origin”?

Does your trademark tell your “place of origin”?

Mar 30, 2022 | Trademark Protection, Trademark Registration

Share This :For the first time in Canadian history, a court has clarified the meaning of the phrase “place of origin” as referenced in section 12(1)(b) of the Trademarks Act (the “Act”).   Under this section, a trademark that clearly describes (or...
What’s Your Name Worth? Make it worth a lot!

What’s Your Name Worth? Make it worth a lot!

Mar 10, 2022 | Trademark Protection, Trademark Registration, Trademark Searches

Share This :Your name is one of the most valuable assets your business owns. Exactly how valuable depends on the name itself. Great names are worth a lot more than mediocre or bad ones.  Before I explain, I want to clarify what makes a name truly great. In very...
Beware of Acronym Trademarks 

Beware of Acronym Trademarks 

Mar 2, 2022 | Trademark Protection, Trademark Registration, Trademark Searches

Share This :Trademarks in the form of acronyms i.e., consisting simply of letters of the alphabet are generally considered to possess a low level of inherent distinctiveness. As is firmly rooted in Canadian law, trademarks on the lower end of the distinctiveness...
SUBWAY vs “BUDWAY”, a  Cannabis Parody Mark  

SUBWAY vs “BUDWAY”, a Cannabis Parody Mark  

Feb 17, 2022 | Trademark Protection, Trademark Registration, Trademark Searches

Share This :Here we go, again.  The Canadian Federal Court has yet again sent a strong message to cannabis retailers who (foolishly) try to piggyback on the fame and reputation of established Canadian brands.  Over the years, we have seen a dramatic increase in...
How to Protect Your Brand on Social Media 

How to Protect Your Brand on Social Media 

Feb 9, 2022 | Trademark Protection, Trademark Registration, Trademark Searches

Share This :Social media usage has increased dramatically amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. Businesses, from mom & pop stores to big-box retailers have increased social media usage as a means to connect with consumers and enhance sales.   Generally speaking,...
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