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Canada Sounds Off
Posted on 28 Mar 2012 by Ashlee Froese

By Ashlee Froese of Gilbert's LLP CanadaFashionLaw recently reported on interesting developments with regards to Canada's foray into the non-traditional trade-marks world. Although Canada may be a late-comer to the party, it certainly is playing... Read More

Sound Marks Just a Whisper in Canada
Posted on 15 Aug 2012 by Ashlee Froese

By Ashlee Froese of Gilbert's LLP CanadaFashionLaw just wanted to give you a head's up that Canada has its first registered sound mark! It's been a long road for Metro Goldwyn Meyer ( click here to get the scoop) but they finally have... Read More

Fashion's Night Out in Canada?
Posted on 25 Jun 2012 by Ashlee Froese

By Ashlee Froese of Gilbert's LLP Every Wednesday CanadaFashionLaw religiously reads the Trade-marks Journal issued by the Canadian Trade-marks Office ( what can we say - we love trade-marks !!). Something caught our eye that we thought was worthy... Read More

Canadian Media Houses Battle Over Fashionable Trade-marks
Posted on 2 May 2012 by Ashlee Froese

By Ashlee Froese of Gilbert's LLP A decision was recently released relating to Toronto Life Publishing Company Limited and its successor company 1772887 Ontario Limited taking on Bell Canada in respect of its fashion-related blog in an opposition... Read More

Will The Canadian Trade-marks Office Get Its Groove On?
Posted on 2 Mar 2012 by Ashlee Froese

By Ashlee Froese of Gilbert's LLP Ever eager to keep our readers in tune with the latest developments, CanadaFashionLaw is excited to share some red hot news. ( Ok - yes it's about trade-marks law, but it's still pretty interesting!... Read More