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Mar

When is a Canadian Trademark Application Clearly Descriptive or Deceptively Misdescriptive?

Understanding the Legal Framework for Trademark Applications in Canada The Role of Descriptiveness in Trademark Law In the realm of trademark law, the concept of descriptiveness plays a pivotal role in determining the registrability of a mark. A trademark that is deemed to be clearly descriptive refers to one that immediately conveys the nature, quality,...

Mar

What is Specific Performance and How Do I Get It In An Ontario Court Case?

Understanding Specific Performance in Ontario Courts The Legal Framework for Specific Performance Specific performance is an equitable remedy uniquely tailored to address situations where monetary damages are insufficient to rectify a breach of contract. In Ontario, the courts may grant specific performance when the subject matter of the contract is considered unique and cannot be...

Mar

When is a Canadian Trademark Application “Confusingly Similar” to an Existing Mark?

Determining Confusion in Trademark Applications The Legal Framework for Trademark Confusion In Canada, the determination of whether a trademark application is “confusingly similar” to an existing mark is governed by a legal framework that assesses several factors. The Trade-marks Act provides the foundation for this analysis, focusing on the likelihood of confusion in the mind...

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