Canadian Intellectual Property Blog

JUNE 22, 2022

Bill 96 will have a significant impact on the use of English trademarks in the Province of Québec. 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.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

JUNE 16, 2023

On June 8, 2023, the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision held that a trademark claim concerning “a squeaky, chewable dog toy designed to look like a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey” which, as a play on words, turns the words “Jack Daniels” into “Bad Spaniels” and the descriptive phrase “Old No. 1125(c)(3)(A).

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Kashishipr

JUNE 29, 2022

Moreover, they should remain marketable in the event of bankruptcy or foreclosure. Resolving Disputes – If you know the value of your IP asset, you can conveniently choose the strategy to employ in the event of its infringement.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

When we talk about the real world, a consumer can buy a sports team jersey online or at some mall and then wear it at home, to a restaurant, or at some sports event. On the contrary, in the virtual landscape, an outfit could be purchased and worn by an avatar on more than one platform.

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Kashishipr

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

However, if there is anything harsh that can affect the author, it may lead to revocation in the event of a complaint made to the copyright board. In case there is a failure in paying the royalties, the licensor can revoke the license. When it comes to the assignment, the same is not possible.

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Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To use a trademark on merchandise, such as clothing, a licensee must pay royalties ranging from 2% to 10% of net sales. A trademark owner may accept a lump-sum payment for a one-time license, for instance, the use of the image on 100,000 T-shirts at a sporting event.

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Kashishipr

JULY 6, 2022

Without such songs, every party or event seems incomplete. We see people grooving to famous songs the moment we enter a club. However, are you aware that before playing the famous songs publicly, you need to have all the permissions in place from the makers of such songs?

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