2 Sep 2022
101217990 Saskatchewan Ltd. (District Brewing Company) v. Lost Craft Inc.
The Trademarks Opposition Board dismissed District Brewing's application for the "Find Your Craft" trademark due to prior use by Lost Craft. District Brewing appealed the decision, arguing that Lost Craft's use of the mark in relation to brewery services was not pleaded. The court disagreed, stating that the scope of the alleged use was not a new ground of opposition. The court also found no error in the Board's determination of Lost Craft's use of the mark before the filing date. District Brewing's appeal was dismissed, and Lost Craft was awarded costs of $7,500.