Not All is Fair & Lovely in Trademarks: How Changing Societal Climate May Force Companies to Reconsider their Choices

Not All is Fair & Lovely in Trademarks: How Changing Societal Climate May Force Companies to Reconsider their Choices

Hi everyone, this is my presentation/paper for the class. Please click on the link below to download the presentation (which includes audio). I am also including the paper version below for any of you that would prefer to read or would like to read along. Hope you enjoy it! Raunaq Saini – IP Presentation   […]

Is there Magic in those Mushrooms? Part 2 – Protecting New Psilocybin Derivatives

Is there Magic in those Mushrooms? Part 2 – Protecting New Psilocybin Derivatives

Hi everyone, I believe Professor Festinger had posted the original article about magic mushrooms during February 3 news of the week (https://www.bereskinparr.com/doc/is-there-magic-in-those-mushrooms-protecting-psilocybin-and-other-actives-from-magic-mushrooms). I happened to come across that original article and saw this follow up-article that provides some insight into patent law in the area. This article goes into a review of strategies for protecting chemical […]

PC v. PC: Pampered Chef Succeeds Once Again in Trademark Infringement Battle: Smart & Biggar prevails in dismissal by Federal Court of Appeal.

PC v. PC: Pampered Chef Succeeds Once Again in Trademark Infringement Battle: Smart & Biggar prevails in dismissal by Federal Court of Appeal.

Hi everyone, Came across this decision that reminded me of the Taylor Swift Evermore case and our brief discussion around the concept of confusion. Thought it’s pretty relevant since we are looking at passing off and trademark content right now in class. It’s about Loblaw’s private label brand, President’s Choice, with Loblaw alleging that another […]