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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,...
How to protect your brand worldwide

How to protect your brand worldwide

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

Share This :Trademarks are territorial by nature. This means that protection is achieved and enforceable on a country-specific basis. For example, a Canadian trademark registration provides exclusivity in Canada, whereas a Jamaican trademark registration will do the...
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