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Toys 'R' Us Canada Opposes Acer, Club R and Wonderlab Trademarks
The retailer says the applications would confuse consumers and weaken its brand as it seeks buyers for assets during creditor protection.
- Toys R Us Canada is opposing trademark applications from three entities, including tech giant Acer Inc. and a Calgary swingers club, to protect its brand assets while navigating creditor protection.
- The retailer holds 162 active trademarks considered lucrative assets that could be sold to address a severe cash crunch, as Hudson's Bay demonstrated by selling intellectual property for $30 million last year.
- Furthest along is the case against Russian company Biomicrogeli over Wonderlab, where Toys R Us Canada argued a "serious safety concern" exists if children mistake the brand's chemicals for the toy store's playground.
- In a separate dispute, Toys R Us Canada is challenging Club R trademark filed by Club Rendezvous Inc., though the Calgary business claims it does "not believe there is any realistic likelihood of confusion."
- Trademark agent Erin McEwen of Nelligan Law in Ottawa notes companies aggressively defend intellectual property because "you don't want somebody else infringing on your rights," as legal processes can take years to resolve.
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Toys 'R' Us Canada not playing around in various battles over its trademarks
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