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Clearly descriptive trademarks are typically not registrable in Canada. However, brand owners frequently adopt trademarks which push the boundaries of descriptiveness. A recent Federal Court decision is a cautionary tale on the limits of enforcing descriptive geographic names. This case reminds brand owners of the perils of selecting descriptive trademarks and underscores the benefits of securing registered trademark protection for secondary brands.
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It is a fundamental principle of trademark law that no business should be able to prevent others from using apt language to accurately describe their goods and services. For this reason, clearly descriptive trademarks are typically not registrable in Canada (nor in many other countries) and it can be very difficult to protect such marks. In spite of this principle, brand owners frequently adopt trademarks which push the boundaries of descriptiveness. The recent Federal Court decision,
Hidden Bench Vineyards & Winery Inc v Locust Lane Estate Winery Corp, 2021 FC 156, is a cautionary tale on the limits of enforcing descriptive geographic names.
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