Canada Goose Inc (Canada Goose), an outerwear manufacturer, has brought a lawsuit in the Federal Court of Canada (Federal Court) against International Clothiers Inc (International Clothiers) for trade-mark infringement.
The Statement of Claim, filed on January 30, 2012, claims that the design of its red, white, and blue patch and the logo’s placement on the left arm of its jackets is a “highly distinctive trade-mark”. Canadian Goose alleges that International Clothiers is misleading Canadian consumers by using confusing patches and logos on its Canada Weather Gear and Super Triple Goose jackets.
In addition, Canada Goose alleges that the use of the term Super Triple Goose jackets is a misnomer, citing the findings of an independent laboratory, which determined that the jackets were primarily filled with duck feathers and down, rather than goose down.
For media coverage, follow these links for:
The Toronto Star, and The National Post
Summary by: Adam Lis
In addition, Canada Goose alleges that the use of the term Super Triple Goose jackets is a misnomer, citing the findings of an independent laboratory, which determined that the jackets were primarily filled with duck feathers and down, rather than goose down.
For media coverage, follow these links for:
The Toronto Star, and The National Post
Summary by: Adam Lis
E-TIPS® ISSUE
12 03 07
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