Aug 17, 2021 | Trademark Protection, Trademark Registration, Trademark Searches
Share This :Distinctiveness is the heart of a valid trademark. At its core, a trademark must actually distinguish, or be adapted to distinguish the goods and services of one provider from those of others. It is for this reason that generic terms are not protectable as...
Apr 28, 2021 | Trademark Protection
Share This : Use is a fundamental concept in Canadian trademark jurisprudence. The Canadian Trademarks Act (the “Act”) confers priority rights to the first user of a trademark and codifies the common law entitlement of exclusiveness through use. Indeed, the statutory...
Mar 11, 2021 | Trademark Protection
Share This :Section 22 of the Canadian Trademarks Act – Depreciation of Goodwill, is fast becoming a popular mechanism for established brand owners in Canada seeking to protect their trademarks from dilution. In cases where claims of trademark infringement and...
