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Combatting Online Copyright Infringement

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The Internet is a fantastic platform for the widespread dissemination and exchange of works and information.  It is also an increasingly popular medium for infringers to illegally source and share copyrighted materials. Losing control over you work is not only frustrating, it can damage your business or brand.  Fortunately, copyright law prohibits the unauthorized reproduction … Continue reading

Trick-or-Treat Trademarks

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It’s that time of year again – whether you’re sneaking pieces from a child’s stash, or waiting to score some discounted leftovers off of the shelves once the big night has passed, Halloween promises a wealth of treats for candy lovers everywhere. We all have our top treats that we could spot from a mile … Continue reading

Amazon’s 2020 Brand Protection Report – What Brand Owners Need to Know

Photo of Sarah PenningtonBy Sarah Pennington on Posted in Advertising, Brands, Counterfeiting, General, Intellectual Property, Trademark
On May 10, 2021, Amazon released its 2020 Brand Protection Report (the Report), the first of its kind published by the e-commerce giant. The Report offers insight into Amazon’s brand protection approach and efforts over the past year, including proactive controls, brand tools, and consequences for “bad actors”. With a growing number of fraudsters cropping … Continue reading

Canadian Trademarks Office Takes Steps to Address Backlog

Photo of Sarah PenningtonBy Sarah Pennington on Posted in General
On May 3, 2021, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) published two new practice notices: (1) Measures to improve timeliness in examination; and (2) Requests for expedited examination.  These notices outline CIPO’s plan to help clear its backlog of trademark applications, and to facilitate expedited review in particular circumstances.  CIPO’s practice notices operate as general … Continue reading

Grey Goods and False Labels: Federal Court Grants Interlocutory Injunction in a Trademark Case

Photo of Sarah PenningtonBy Sarah Pennington on Posted in Advertising, Counterfeiting, General, Trademark
In a recent trademark passing off case, TFI Foods Ltd. et al. v. Every Green International Inc., 2020 FC 808, the Canadian Federal Court granted an interlocutory injunction prohibiting the defendant from selling grey goods in Canada.  Specifically, the defendant was enjoined from using labels falsely identifying it as the exclusive manufacturer of certain imported … Continue reading
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