In Mars Canada Inc. v. Bemco Cash & Carry Inc., 2016 ONSC 7201 (November 18, 2016), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted Mars Canada Inc (“Mars”) summary judgment. Mars the well-known maker of inter alia, candy
Brian Gray (CA)
Trade-mark registration not all singing and all dancing
In Domaines Pinnacle Inc. v. Constellation Brands Inc. 2016 FCA 302, the Canadian Federal Court of Appeal has distinguished its own recent decision in Les Restaurants La Pizzaiolle Inc. v. Pizzaiolo Restaurants Inc., (Pizzaiolo) 2016…
Canadian pizza battle goes to trademark registrant
The value of reliance on a trade-mark registration, as opposed to prior use, stands out sharply in the recent Federal Court of Appeal of Canada case Pizzaiolo Restaurants Inc. v. Les Restaurants La Pizzaiolle Inc. ( 2016 FCA 256 October…
Don’t congratulate #TeamCanada at #Rio2016: Olympic social media rules in Canada
With the Rio Olympics well underway, Canadian brands need to be aware of the “do’s and don’ts” of advertising and social media content involving the Olympics and Olympic athletes.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC)…
Top 10 reasons to read the new and improved Brand Protection Blog
For more than two years, the Brand Protection Blog has posted timely information to help you promote and safeguard your brands in today’s increasingly competitive marketplace.
Today we re-launch the Brand Protection Blog with a new look and tools to…
Trademarks unlimited provincially
In a recent summary judgment decision, Driving Alternative Inc. v. Keyz Thankz Inc. 2014 FC 559, the Federal Court of Canada decided that the Federal limitation period of six years applied to an alleged trade-mark infringement which occurred in Ontario…
Harley revs up big brand power in depreciation of Goodwill challenge
Summary
In a recent decision, the Federal Court determined that Harley-Davidson was entitled to use its SCREAMIN’ EAGLE trade-mark, in association with its registered HARLEY-DAVIDSON trade-mark, to sell clothing in Canada.
The defendants, who owned two Canadian retail stores, and…
Canada Gets Real: Serious Action on Counterfeits and Trade-mark Amendments
The Brand Protection Blog welcomes its first Norton Rose contributor, Mr. Brian W. Gray, Senior Partner, Lawyer, Patent Agent, Trade-mark Agent for Norton Rose Canada. Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P. will join forces with Norton Rose on June 1, 2013, …