Markwell Clarizio LLP

November 2024

Blaze Fire’d Up Over Carbone’s Confusing Trademark Applications

In a decision by Fuhrer J., the Federal Court allowed an appeal against the Registrar’s decision to register a trademark owned by Carbone Restaurant Group Ltd. (“Carbone”), after the Trademarks Opposition Board (“TMOB”) had rejected an opposition by Blaze Pizza, LLC. (“Blaze”)   Blaze Pizza, LLC v. Carbone Restaurant Group Ltd., 2024 FC 1770 Background […]

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Ontario Place Wellness Development in Warm Water Over Trademark Use

Tsimberis J. of the Federal Court heard an application by Auberge & Spa Le Nordik Inc. and Nordik Immobiliers Winnipeg Inc. (“Nordik” or the “Applicants”) to have certain services expunged from trademark registrations held by Therme Development (CY) Ltd. (“TDL”). Auberge & Spa Le Nordik Inc. and Nordik Immobiliers Winnipeg Inc. v. Therme Development (CY)

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