Brand Protection Practice Note Published in Thomson Reuters Practical Law

March 16, 2023

Mark Robbins and Wynnie Chan's Practice Note "Brand Protection Online (Canada)" was published in Thomson Reuters Practical Law.

The Note addresses the measures that trademark owners may take in Canada to combat the unlawful use of their trademarks online. It discusses the procedures and claims available to a trademark owner for challenging the unauthorized registration and use of a domain name incorporating a trademark. It also addresses the unauthorized use of trademarks in online advertising, including as keywords, and in social media posts. This Note also addresses the potential liability of online marketplaces where third parties sell infringing goods.

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