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Request for Additional Funds: McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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2021-07-19 · Toronto Parking Authority · adopted

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The Board of Directors of Toronto Parking Authority: 1. Adopted the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2021) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority. 2. Directed that Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (July 5, 2021) from the President, Toronto Parking Authority remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to litigation involving Toronto Parking Authority and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

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Adopt Item · Carried, 5-0

For (2)Brad Bradford, Mike Layton
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This report seeks authority from Toronto Parking Authority Board of Directors to amend Purchase Order Number 4500000717 issued to McCarthy Tétrault LLP (McCarthy) for legal services related to Toronto Parking Authority's opposition of trademarks proposed to be registered in Canada by Parkmobile International Holding B.V. (Parkmobile). The trademarks, which Parkmobile is seeking to register are similar to the signs and symbols used by Toronto Parking Authority, are protected as registered trademarks or as official marks under Section 9 of the Trademark Act.

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McCarthy commenced an opposition to all five (5) Parkmobile advertised applications on February 22, 2019, September 20, 2019, and June 28, 2021 (as detailed under Confidential Attachment 1). Toronto Parking Authority is seeking authority to increase the Purchase Order issued to McCarthy by more than 20 percent, which under Toronto Parking Authority Policy Resolution 5-10: Delegation of Authority, requires the authority of Toronto Parking Authority Board of Directors.

Staff recommended

The President, Toronto Parking Authority recommends that: 1. Toronto Parking Authority Board of Directors adopt the confidential instructions to staff set out in Confidential Attachment 1. 2. Toronto Parking Authority Board of Directors direct that the confidential information contained in Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to litigation involving Toronto Parking Authority and contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.

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