A detailed reference on Canadian trade-marks and designs, with practical guidance for business branding and legal action.
It covers principles of infringement, passing off, and defenses, along with how designs are defined, registered, and enforced. The book compiles key statutes, case law, and procedures to help readers understand remedies, penalties, and administrative steps.
This edition presents a clear framework for assessing the risk of confusion between marks, the use of colorable imitations, and the impact of market practices on trademark protection. It also explains how to pursue or defend actions related to registration, expunging registrations, and relief such as injunctions, damages, and costs. Readers will find structured explanations of trade names, criminal provisions, and the treatment of designs under Canadian law.
- How to compare marks in real-world business use to judge similarity and potential consumer confusion
- Rules for defending against infringement and the role of defenses, estoppel, and defenses in court
- Procedures for registration, abandonment, expunging entries, and handling design rights
Ideal for students, lawyers, and business owners who need a clear, practical reference to branding, registration, and dispute resolution in Canada.