Ryan Erdman is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. The National College Athletic Association (NCAA), a multi-billion-dollar corporation, serves as the dominant sanctioning organization for…
Category: Trademarks
Battle of the PCs: Pampered Chef defends trademark infringement case by President’s Choice
Pampered Chef recently succeeded for the second time in defending their trademark against Loblaw’s Inc. In 2019, the Federal Court dismissed Loblaw’s claim for trademark infringement, a decision which was…
Don’t Forget to Use Your Mark During the Pandemic
If there is one mantra in the Canadian trademark system, it’s “use it or lose it.” With the closure of many physical workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important…
Growing Innovation: Will the 2021 Cannabis Act Review Improve the IP Landscape?
Nearly three years have passed since Canada legalized cannabis in October 2018. Accordingly, under s. 151.1 (1), the Cannabis Act is due for revision this fall. The current cannabis regime…
Jurisprudence of “Use” And “Correlation” of Trademarks in Non-Use Cancellation Proceedings
Following my article “A Day in Virtual Court House Proceedings” and the Non-Use Cancellation Proceedings decision in Sim & McBurney and en Vogue Sculptured Nail Systems Inc., it is intriguing…
A Day in Virtual Court House Proceedings
One day before an “appawing” virtual hearing went viral, IP Osgoode arranged and witnessed a smooth Federal Court virtual hearing via Zoom Business video conference. While many stories about the…