Canadian Linen and Uniform Service Corp. v. Shah, 2026 FC 627
Justice Aylen - 2026-05-14
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This is an application brought by the Applicant, Canadian Linen and Uniform Services Corp., against the Respondent individual for monetary, declaratory and injunctive relief for alleged trademark infringement, passing off and depreciation of goodwill contrary to various provisions of the Trademarks Act. The Applicant has carried on business in Canada for over 100 years as a linen supply company, promoting, offering for sale and selling bedding, linen, sheets, towels, uniforms, floor mats, washroom and cleaning products, workwear and safety equipment, in association with a number of registered and common law CANADIAN LINEN trademarks. The Respondent, an individual, operates a towel, linen and textile goods business, targeting the Canadian consumer market by advertising its goods on its website, social media accounts and e-commerce storefronts using “Canadian Linen”. Despite having been served with the Notice of Application and the Applicant’s supporting evidence, the Respondent has not responded to this application. For the reasons that follow, I find that the Respondent is liable to the Applicant for trademark infringement, passing off and depreciation of goodwill. Remedies in the form of monetary damages, declaratory relief, injunctive relief and delivery up shall be issued.
Decision relates to:
- T-3756-25 - CANADIAN LINEN AND UNIFORM SERVICE CORP. v. KHWAJA AZEEM SHAH