London Life Insurance Co. v. Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. et al., (1997) 126 F.T.R. 157 (TD)

• Judge: Joyal, J.
• Court: Federal Court (Canada)
• Case Date: December 19, 1996
• Jurisdiction: Canada (Federal)
• Citations: (1997), 126 F.T.R. 157 (TD)

London Life v. Manufacturers Life (1997), 126 F.T.R. 157 (TD)

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London Life Insurance Company (appellant) v. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and The Registrar of Trademarks (respondents)

(T-1109-96)

Indexed As: London Life Insurance Co. v. Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. et al.

Federal Court of Canada

Trial Division

Joyal, J.

February 5, 1997.

Summary:

Manufacturer's Life sought to register the trademark "New Freedom to Plan your Future" in association with life insurance. London Life filed an opposition. The Registrar of Trademarks rejected the opposition. London Life appealed and applied to file two affidavits after the time for filing expired.

The Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division, allowed the application.

Trademarks, Names and Designs - Topic 4407

Trademarks - Practice - Evidence - Affidavits - Manufacturer's Life sought to register the trademark "New Freedom to Plan your Future" in association with life insurance - London Life filed an opposition - The Registrar of Trademarks rejected the opposition - London Life appealed and applied to file two affidavits after the time for filing expired - The Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division, allowed the application - The court discussed when late affidavits could be filed in such proceedings.

Cases Noticed:

Andres Wines Ltd. v. Canadian Marketing International Ltd. (1986), 2 F.T.R. 292; 9 C.P.R.(3d) 540 (T.D.), refd to. [para. 12].

Prouvost S.A. v. Munsingwear Inc., [1992] 2 F.C. 541; 141 N.R. 241; 41 C.P.R.(3d) 470 (C.A.), refd to. [para. 13].

Counsel:

Adele J. Finlayson, for the appellant;

Michael E. Charles, for the respondent, the Manufacturers Life Insurance Co.

Solicitors of Record:

Shapiro Cohen Andrews Finlayson, Ottawa, Ontario, for the appellant;

Bereskin & Parr, Toronto, Ontario, for the respondent, the Manufacturers Life Insurance Co.

This motion was heard in Ottawa, Ontario, on December 19, 1996, before Joyal, J., of the Federal Court of Canada, Trial Division, who delivered the following decision on February 5, 1997.