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The twitter account of the IP team at Goodmans LLP
Toronto, Ontario
Joined April 2018
The @GoodmansIP Team is proud to have been recognized as "Band 1" in IP Litigation by Chambers and Partners. Congratulations to Andrew Brodkin and Harry Radomski ("Star Individuals"), Ben Hackett (Band 4) and Jaclyn Tilak (Associate to Watch). #IP #patents
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September 28, 2023---The Goodmans IP Litigation Team is proud to have been recognized by Chambers and Partners in its most recent guide, Chambers Canada 2024.The Goodmans IP Litigation Team is ranked...
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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington has reportedly reinstated the Canadian government’s patent for the “Staccato” cherry. #IP #patents
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January 5, 2026--The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington (“District Court”) reportedly reinstated the Canadian government’s patent for the “Staccato” cherry, developed by...
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A further trademark dispute has reportedly emerged between Columbia Sportswear and Columbia University. #IP #trademarks
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November 10, 2025--As reported by the Associated Press, Columbia Sportswear has sued Columbia University, claiming that the university infringed the sportswear company’s trademark and breached an...
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Nintendo reportedly secured a copyright victory in China, which highlights the challenges in securing financial remedies in certain jurisdictions. #IP #copyright
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November 4, 2025--In a recent copyright infringement case, the Jiangsu High Court ruled in favor of Nintendo, awarding the company approximately $28,000 USD, or 200,000 RMB, and an injunction against...
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The @GoodmansIP Team is very proud to have represented @NCSMultistage on its successful appeal to the Federal Court of Appeal from a finding of patent infringement. Andrew Brodkin and Jordan Scopa (@jdscopa) appeared for NCS. #IP #patents
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October 22, 2025--Over the past decade, the Goodmans IP Litigation Team has developed a specialized practice in assuming carriage of appeals taken from unsuccessful patent trial-level decisions. ...
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An almost 50-year-old agreement has required band members to continue to share royalties from hit songs. #IP #copyright #music #royalties
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October 20, 2025--As reported by Reuters, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that Roger Hodgson, the former Supertramp singer and songwriter, must compensate three former band members...
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The @GoodmansIP Team is proud to have represented @_Pharmascience_ at the @SCC_eng yesterday in an appeal relating to the prohibition on the patentability of methods of medical treatment. Appearing were Andrew Brodkin, Sandon Shogilev and Daniel Cappe. #IP #patents
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Former employees of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company have reportedly been charged with offences relating to alleged theft of trade secrets. #IP #TradeSecrets
https://t.co/CwNC1QAFzX
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October 6, 2025--As reported by Reuters, three former employees of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ("TSMC") were charged with violating security law and other offences in Taiwan. The...
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A U.S. appeals court has reportedly reinstated a large monetary award against Boeing, in a suit relating to trade secrets. #IP #TradeSecrets
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September 29, 2025--As reported by Reuters, the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated an $81 million award against Boeing, in a suit brought by Zunum Aero, an aircraft startup, accusing...
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We provide an update on an Australian decision relating to copyright infringement regarding illustrations used on the packaging of children’s food products. #IP #copyright
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September 22, 2025--As reported by Mason Hayes & Curran, the Federal Court of Australia has reportedly found the supermarket chain, Aldi, liable for copyright infringement regarding illustrations...
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Carnegie Hall has reportedly commenced a trademark infringement action against a diner and cafe. #IP #trademarks
https://t.co/EfI47ZyEcO
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September 15, 2025--Carnegie Hall has reportedly commenced an action against Carnegie Diner and Café for trademark infringement.In its complaint filed with the United States District Court, Southern...
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In Bell Canada et al. v. Millennium Funding, Inc. et al., 2025 FCA 153, the Federal Court of Appeal considered and applied the test for granting leave to amend defective pleadings. #IP #patents #pleadings
https://t.co/6enpJp5MY0
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September 11, 2025--In Bell Canada et al. v. Millennium Funding, Inc. et al., 2025 FCA 153, Bell Canada and Bell Aliant (collectively, “Bell”) appealed an order granting the Respondents’ (collectiv...
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Luxury/prestige brands face specific challenges in addressing counterfeit products. #IP #trademarks #counterfeit
https://t.co/h3abdwZRvQ
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September 8, 2025--The US Supreme Court has declined to revisit a copyright dispute over alleged similarities between Ed Sheeran’s 2014 hit, “Thinking Out Loud”, and Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic,...
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The US Supreme Court has reportedly declined to revisit a copyright dispute over alleged similarities between Ed Sheeran’s 2014 hit, “Thinking Out Loud”, and Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic, “Let’s Get It On”. #IP #copyright #music
https://t.co/h3abdwZRvQ
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September 8, 2025--The US Supreme Court has declined to revisit a copyright dispute over alleged similarities between Ed Sheeran’s 2014 hit, “Thinking Out Loud”, and Marvin Gaye’s 1973 classic,...
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In McCain Foods Limited v. J.R. Simplot Company 2024 FC 1729, the Federal Court considered the circumstances in which an out-of-court examination of an inventor may be admitted at trial. #IP #patents
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September 5, 2025--In McCain Foods Limited v. J.R. Simplot Company 2024 FC 1729, the Federal Court considered the circumstances in which an examination for discovery of a person, other than a person...
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Salt-N-Pepa are reportedly suing their record label to attempt to reclaim rights to their music. #IP #copyright #music
https://t.co/WNgpfypPVb
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September 4, 2025--Salt-N-Pepa are reportedly suing their record label, Universal Music Group (“UMG”), to attempt to reclaim rights to their music, including hip-hop staples “Shoop” and “Push It”. As...
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Denmark has reportedly considered introducing copyright legislation to address AI-generated deepfakes. #IP #AI #copyright
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September 2, 2025--As reported in the Guardian, the Danish government has decided to update its copyright laws to address the rise of AI-generated deepfakes. Deepfakes are defined as highly convinc...
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Ferrari has reportedly revived the "Testarossa" mark. #IP #trademarks
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August 29, 2025--As reported by Reuters, Ferrari has reclaimed legal ownership of the "Testarossa" trademark at the European Union's ("EU") second-highest court, representing a legal victory that may...
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We report on the strange story of an Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be the founder of bitcoin. #IP
https://t.co/K7CmVtWiqq
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July 23, 2025--As reported by AP News, an Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be the founder of bitcoin has been found to be in contempt of London’s High Court and given a suspended...
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We report on the recent refusal of the TMOB to grant a trademark application for “DOGKIND” in view of potential confusion with “PETKIND”. #IP #trademarks
https://t.co/irY8caTQfu
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July 14, 2025--In a recent decision, the Trademarks Opposition Board (“TMOB”) refused a trademark application for DOGKIND, finding it was confusingly similar to the already registered trademark,...
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