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Masterpiece decision released by SCC

May 26, 2011 Alan Macek

Earlier today, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in Masterpiece Inc. v. Alavida Lifestyles Inc., 2011 SCC 27 relating to the analysis of likelihood of confusion between trademarks.  The decision is an appeal from the Federal Court of Appeal in 2009 FCA 290.

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