In Miller Thomson LLP v Hilton Worldwide Holding LLP, 2020 FCA 134, the Canadian Federal Court of Appeal recently confirmed that a trademark associated with “hotel services” was valid despite no brick-and-mortar presence in Canada. More specifically, the
October 2020
Protecting goodwill: When in doubt, be kind!
For many people the word “BOSS” on a piece of clothing evokes the German luxury fashion house Hugo Boss. (Employers usually don’t need to affix a BOSS mark on their clothes to signal their position.)
Yet for some, especially in…
Domain Names and Online Trademarks: When is a Consumer Confused?
By NRF Digital Team on
As more businesses move online, the value and importance of domain names and online trademark enforcement grows. The Superior Court of Quebec has reaffirmed that a confusing domain can land your business in legal trouble.
The dispute arose between the…
Are golf polos out of tune with the law?
By Jean-François Drolet on
What do Bill Murray and Donald J. Trump have in common?
At first glance, very little, one is a comedian and actor, the other is, of course, President!
Yet, while everything drives them apart, both are golf enthusiasts, one owns…