Chateau-Gai Wines Ltd v. Le Gouvernement de la Republique Française

Abstract

Jurisdiction — In general — Territorial jurisdiction — Exemptions from and restrictions upon territorial jurisdiction — Foreign States — Trade-mark registered in the name of foreign Government — Whether possible to implead foreign Government in proceedings for striking off registration — Jurisdiction of court to try such proceedings — Whether available without impleading the foreign Government — Mode of service on the foreign Government — The law of Canada