[Podcast] Outsmarting Cyber Scammers: A Look Into Anti-Cybersquatting Litigation
What is a domain name? Is it the same as a company name?
Earlier this month, the Federal Court issued its decision in Subway IP LLC v Budway, Cannabis & Wellness Store, 2021 FC 583, a case involving a cannabis retailer that knowingly adopted a parody mark in connection with its...more
In a recent decision of Canada’s Federal Court illustrates the danger of adopting a mark or name “inspired” by a famous or well-known brand, even when confusion is unlikely. The decision is a cautionary tale, particularly for...more
Over the past weeks, the world has been carefully monitoring news about a new strain of “coronavirus” respiratory infection, which has sickened thousands, caused dozens of deaths, and resulted in a virtual shut-down of...more
I. Conducting a Clearance Search - A clearance search is an investigation to determine whether a new trademark1 can be used without interfering with an existing, senior trademark. No matter how unique you think your...more