Spring 2023: Class 9
Slides & video below…
Arc-teryx or Terrex? Well, You’re About to Find Out
Anyone who lives in the Kitsilano-region and frequents West 4th Ave is sure to have noticed the sudden spike in retial stores selling active-outdoor gear. With Arc-teryx having the stronghold in that area, it was interesting to see an oddly similar brand, Terrex (by Adidas), move into the brick-and-motor location just a few doors East. […]
Amazon Liable for Third-Party’s Trademark Infringement
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that Amazon can be held liable for trademark infringement if a third-party offers goods infringing an EU trademark on its marketplace platform. The case involved a claim of infringement on Louboutin’s world-renowned red sole trademark. The CJEU considered the concept of “use” in EU […]
Google Stopping Tests that Blocked News Links for Some Canadians
Google recently announced it was stopping tests, that began February 9th, that blocked various news content for a content for under 4% of Canadians (randomly chosen). The testing was in response to Bill C-18, the Online News Act. Google described the tests as being for the purposes of testing the impact of Bill C-18, which […]
Fox News Facing Another Defamation Lawsuit
I thought this was an interesting case! Fox News is facing another defamation lawsuit and this one looks promising. The New York State Supreme Court greenlighted the lawsuit yesterday. Smartmatic USA Corp et al v Fox Corp et al, New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 1st Department, No. 2022-01291 “The earth is round, two […]