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In the ongoing dispute between Michael Hallatt, a Vancouver businessman, and U.S. based retailer Trader Joe’s, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth ... Continued
Combatting Counterfeit Products Act receives Royal Assent offering new civil prohibitions and criminal offences under the Trade-marks Act and Copyright Act and new provisions giving customs officials ex officio power to independently seize and detain suspected counterfeit goods
Canadian government tabled five intellectual law treaties (Madrid Protocol, Singapore Treaty, Nice Agreement, Hague Convention and Patent Law Treaty)
The most recent case from the Federal Court continues the Court’s tough stance with respect to trademark and copyright infringement in Canada. In Harley-Davidson Motor ... Continued
News today that Apple is about to obtain a US trademark registration for “THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT”. Filed in 2009, Apple’s initial application covered ... Continued
CIPO recently launched a new consulation on possible Canadian accession to Madrid Protocol and Singapore Treaty
A recent CTM case concerning an iconic Canadian symbol caught our attention. The dispute between American Clothing Associates SA and the Office for Harmonisation in ... Continued