Appellant
Respondent
Overview:
The case focused on a dispute over the "Tumblers Pizza" brand name and logo. Canadiana Foods sought damages for trademark infringement, passing off, conversion of property, and injunctive relief against the respondents.
Evidentiary Rulings:
The Chambers judge struck parts of Canadiana’s affidavits for improper reply evidence and irrelevance. The Court of Appeal upheld these rulings, finding no error.
Key Legal Issues and Rulings:
Ownership of Goodwill: The Court found ownership of the "Tumblers Pizza" goodwill to be a serious issue to be tried and deferred resolution to trial.
Fiduciary Duties: Whether Mr. Baiton owed fiduciary obligations to Canadiana was also deemed a serious issue to be tried.
Irreparable Harm: Canadiana failed to demonstrate irreparable harm, as losses could be calculated and compensated in damages.
Balance of Convenience: The Court ruled that the balance of convenience favored the respondents, as granting an injunction would harm their business operations.
Costs and Awards:
The Court dismissed Canadiana’s appeal and upheld the Chambers judge’s denial of the injunction. Costs of $4,500 were awarded to the respondents.
Court
Court of Appeal for SaskatchewanCase Number
CACV4330Practice Area
Intellectual propertyAmount
$ 4,500Winner
RespondentTrial Start Date
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