New evidence on appeal demonstrates use of TRAUMEEL mark during relevant period
Background In Biologische Heilmittel Heel GmbH v. Barrette Legal Inc., the Federal Court granted an appeal pursuant to section 56 of the Trademarks...Read More
Coors toasts its victory in maintaining its trademark registrations for “The Champagne of Beers”
Background In Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne v. Coors Brewing Company, the Federal Court dismissed the Applicants’ appeal of a decision...Read More
Allergan’s eyedrop patent withstands the Federal Court’s gaze
Allergan commenced a patent infringement action against Juno, alleging that Juno’s proposed bimatoprost product would infringe claims 16 and 19 of Allergan’s...Read More
Vacuum Wars and Trademark Troubles: VPC Fails to Obtain Interlocutory Injunction
In 2572495 Ontario Inc. v. Vacuum Specialists (1985) Ltd., Justice Pentney of the Federal Court dismissed a motion for an interlocutory injunction...Read More
Norwich Orders are not a Second Stab at Discovery
In the context of Worthware’s action against Raysoft for inducing patent infringement, Worthware brought a motion for a Norwich Order under Rules...Read More
For the Defendants’ Eyes Only: Court Permits Filing of Confidential Statement of Claim
In Bayer vs. BGP, Justice Pentney of the Federal Court permitted the filing of a confidential Statement of Claim. Bayer markets aflibercept...Read More
The Puck Drops Here: A Dynamic Site-Blocking Order Granted for the NHL Playoffs
In Rogers Media Inc., nine television networks who hold copyright in NHL games have successfully obtained a “dynamic” site-blocking order against unidentified...Read More
Making Room For the Internet: Bricks and Mortar Business Not Required for Canadian Trademarks
In Hilton Worldwide Holding LLP v. Miller Thomson the Federal Court pushed forward what constitutes “use” of a trademark in today’s on-line...Read More