Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

For example, whereas in the past, both unregistered and registered trademarks did not need to be translated into French, under Bill 96, only registered trademarks will be exempt from translation into French. Currently, it takes approximately two years for a trademark application to mature to registration in Canada.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

The gaming and metaverse platform Roblox helped Gucci develop a variety of immersive themed locations that were inspired by the brand’s various advertising campaigns. Expansion of Legal Protections By deterring imitated products, trademarks safeguard a company’s identity and the image of its brand(s), especially in the Metaverse.

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IPilogue

MARCH 20, 2023

On November 2, 2022, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that goodwill does not exist when the registered trademark has not been used. If they are to sue with a registered mark for passing off, they cannot do so unless the mark has developed goodwill. and Bombay Frankie Inc. 2788610 Ontario Inc.

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43(B)log

JULY 3, 2023

But Industria does not advertise or sell its Zenú or Ranchera products in the United States and there are no market surveys specific to the United States for Zenú or Ranchera. Advertisements made for Latinfood Zenú products used the phrase “una deliciosa tradición,” which translates to “a delicious tradition.”

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 17, 2022

When it comes to promoting, marketing, and advertising, social media is one of the most effective and powerful ways. As per a report, influencer marketing investment is expected to reach $15 billion in 2022. It currently accounts for about 15% of the entire revenue spent on global advertising.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2023

Riju Ghoshal, 2022 SCC OnLine Bom 626 acknowledged that the plaintiff’s “RPG” marks have grown to be recognised trademarks under Section 2(1)(zg) of the Act. The plaintiff had been utilising the RPG Enterprises Logo (Label) since 1987 and was the registered copyright owner of that logo in India.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Second Question: How the Trademarks are governed and whether this type of activity violates the said law? Trademarks are governed through the Trademarks Act, 1999 [1]. when the trade name used is similar or identical to the trademark registered. References: [1] The Trademarks Act, 1999. [2]

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43(B)log

JANUARY 5, 2024

Plaintiff has seven registered trademarks involving Florida Virtual School or FLVS; two of the registrations are incontestable. registrations with graphical elements The “Florida Online School” mark included an image of a Florida panther. This is strong evidence of the commercial weakness of these marks.

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IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

When a trademark is registered, it provides protection to the mark as a whole, even if it is a composite trademark with numerous aspects in it. vs. Sadar Laboratories (2022), which will be discussed in this blog. Plaintiffs have Class 32 registrations as well. Factual Background.

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SpicyIP

MARCH 25, 2024

Since the Indian Trademark Registry website is inaccessible because of ‘scheduled maintenance activity’, the author couldn’t verify the registration status of ‘Michelin Star’ in India. The Delhi-based restaurant’s wrongful display of the ‘Michelin plate’ plaque misrepresents its status to the public.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 28, 2022

3d -, 2022 WL 10128276, No. 17, 2022) Along with the headline-worthy nature of the claim (“ITALY’S #1 BRAND OF PASTA” plausibly falsely communicates Italian origin), the decision contains an extended discussion of judicial notice on a motion to dismiss v. Barilla America, Inc., 22-cv-03460-DMR (N.D.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Regardless, it sent a cease and desist to the defendants in 2022 who have a shop in Jaipur with a similar name and have registered the word mark in 2013. What stands out here is that the Court granted an injunction in favour of the Plaintiff based on earlier registration without considering the non-use of the mark by them.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 22, 2023

It is simply the unauthorised use of the exclusive rights associated with a registered trademark without the owner’s or licensees’ consent. They might improperly profit from the well-earned reputation of the registered trademark. On the other hand, Defendant No. 1 is Imperial Cycle Mfg. Defendant No.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2023

TARNISHMENT Unauthorized use of famous mark which is offensive, inappropriate in connection with a similar mark or trade name.Tarnishmentmainly occurs when the product is contrary to the corporate values of the trademark owner and another form is to offend or criticize the trademark’s owner. “ 2015) What is trademark dilution?

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43(B)log

APRIL 15, 2024

GMP owns two federally registered trademarks: the “GOOD MEAT” standard character mark and the “GOOD MEAT BREAKDOWN” design mark. A notice of allowance issued in 2022. the aforementioned book; and USPTO records showing over 570 live registered trademarks using the term “good” to describe meats and processed foods.

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43(B)log

DECEMBER 20, 2022

3d -, 2022 WL 4591905, No. 26, 2022) Late, but just showed up in my Westclip! Plaintiffs also alleged infringement of Monbo’s right of publicity, unjust enrichment, and violations of the Lanham Act and related Maryland trademark law. Trademark etc. Nathan, F.Supp.3d 18-CV-5930 (MKB) (E.D.N.Y.

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