In April, the Federal Court found a firm owned by Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, better known as Katy Perry, was liable for infringing the trademark of local designer Katie Jane Taylor (nee Perry).
Taylor has sold and designed her own line of clothing under her Katie Perry label since 2007.
Justice Brigitte Markovic found the singer's company Kitty Purry owed compensation after infringing the Katie Perry trademark by selling clothing branded with the popstar's name during the 2014 Prism tour in Australia.
Hudson was also found to have infringed the trademark on Twitter ahead of the tour but was not liable for damages after using her own name in "good faith".
Justice Markovic rejected further claims by Taylor that her trademark was infringed through clothing sold at Target and Myer and websites such as Amazon and eBay during the Prism tour or ahead of the Witness Tour, which came to Australia in 2018.
A bid by the pop star, Kitty Purry and two other companies, Killer Queen and Purrfect Ventures, to cancel the Katie Perry trademark was also dismissed by the Federal Court.
The singer and her firms filed their appeal of the findings last week. A hearing is yet to be scheduled.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/justin-trudeau-at-a-press-conference-right-a-montreal-grocery-store-illustrative.jpg?id=54890498&width=1200&height=800&coordinates=96%2C0%2C96%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you've been feeling the pinch at the checkout lately, there's some good news coming your way just in time for the holidays.</p><p>The federal government announced on Thursday that it's offering a tax break to all Canadians by waiving the goods and services tax (GST) on a whole bunch of everyday items starting in December. According to the feds, this move would provide an estimated $1.6 billion in tax relief and is aimed at giving Canadians more money in their pockets at a time when they need it most.</p><p>This new tax break is arriving on December 14, just in time for the holiday season, and applies to a variety of essentials, from groceries and snacks to kids' clothing and even Christmas trees. Yes, you read that right — buying that perfect tree for your living room just got a little cheaper. </p><p>"Our government can't set prices," said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in a <a href="https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/news-releases/2024/11/21/more-money-your-pocket-tax-break-all-canadians-and-working-canadians-rebate?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1NYboLmJt4xWUrLhvqjsoCnAFfQg8lZeh2NF9b4QJE6cABMBCdPRcEzPs_aem_eu3Ygp6_Ojv6kXu6rMAV-w" target="_blank" rel="noopener">press release</a>, "but we can give Canadians, and especially working Canadians, more money back in their pocket."</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1859636915391131819">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>The exemption will last for two months, until February 15, 2025, giving families a chance to save on purchases during the busiest shopping months of the year.</p><p>According to the feds, a family spending $2,000 on these items over the two-month period would see GST savings of over $100. Meanwhile, residents of provinces with HST — which Quebec doesn't have — would save even more.</p><p>So, what exactly is free of federal tax now? Here's the full list of items the exemption applies to from the government press release:</p><ul><li>Prepared foods, including vegetable trays, premade meals and salads, and sandwiches</li><li>Restaurant meals, whether dine-in, takeout or delivery</li><li>Snacks, including chips, candy and granola bars</li><li>Beer, wine, cider and premixed alcoholic beverages below 7% ABV</li><li>Children's clothing and footwear, car seats and diapers</li><li>Children's toys, such as board games, dolls and video game consoles</li><li>Books, print newspapers and puzzles for all ages</li><li>Christmas trees</li></ul><p>And there's more: Working Canadians who earned up to $150,000 in 2023 are in for a bonus this spring, when the government will roll out a $250 <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/new-government-payment-working-canadians-rebate-2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Working Canadians Rebate</a>. According to the feds, this rebate is designed to help middle-class Canadians, giving nearly 19 million people an extra boost in their bank accounts.</p><p>"The holiday season is when expenses are highest for many Canadians and their families," said Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. "With new tax relief on groceries and seasonal expenses and a rebate for working Canadians, we are reducing costs when they are highest for Canadians."</p><p>So whether you're hosting a holiday feast, buying gifts for the kids or just grabbing some snacks for a cozy movie night, this GST exemption is a little something to make life more affordable.</p><p>For more details about eligible items and how to make the most of this tax break, check out the <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2024/11/more-money-in-your-pocket-a-tax-break-for-all-canadians.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">official government announcement here</a>.</p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
