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Zoe International Distributing Inc. doing business as HBI Canada v. Smoke Arsenal Inc

- Parties: The plaintiff was Zoe International Distributing Inc. doing business as HBI Canada. The defendant was Smoke Arsenal Inc.

- Subject Matter: This Federal Court action (Court File No. T-2111-23) involves claims by Zoe International Distributing Inc. (doing business as HBI Canada) against Smoke Arsenal Inc. for copyright infringement, trademark infringement, depreciation of goodwill, passing off, and false or misleading representations in connection with the wholesale distribution of smoking accessory products marketed under trademarks including RAW, JUICY, and SKUNK BRAND. Smoke Arsenal has filed a counterclaim alleging that Zoe Distributing made false or misleading statements to customers and the public, and has raised defences including misuse of copyright and anti-competitive conduct. This case is ongoing.

- Date: The hearing was set on May 4, 2026.

- Venue: This was a federal case before the Federal Court.

- Amount: No financial award was specified.

Zoe International Distributing Inc. doing business as HBI Canada
Law Firm / Organization
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Smoke Arsenal Inc
Federal Court
T-2111-23
Intellectual property
Not specified/Unspecified
05 October 2023