Distinctiveness Negated: A Tale of Two Newspapers
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an application for leave to appeal from the Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) judgment in Sadhu Singh Hamdard ... Continued
Canadian Copyright Law Updates
This article reviews material developments in Canadian legislation, case law, and practice in the area of copyright in 2018. All references in this article to ... Continued
Fall Surprise: Parliament Tables New Trade-mark Amendments
More amendments tabled to the Trade-Marks Act before the previous amendments, tabled four years ago, have even been implemented. On October 29, 2018, Parliament tabled ... Continued
New Mandatory Data Breach Reporting Rules – Tips to protect your organization
What was the first thing that went through your mind the last time you lost your cell phone? How about that time when your laptop ... Continued
Are Injunctions Now Easier to Obtain in Canada?
Since the mid-1990s, brand owners in Canada have considered that their chances of obtaining interlocutory injunctions for trademark infringement at the Federal Court of Canada ... Continued
Canadian Trademarks: Year in Review 2017
Incredibly, the significant amendments passed in 2014 to the Trade‑\marks Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. T–13 (the “Act”) and the anticipated corresponding amendments to the Trademarks ... Continued
Taste the EU: CETA and the expansion of Geographical Indications
After considerable debate and negotiation, the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (“CETA”) between Canada and the European Union came into effect in Canada on September 21, ... Continued
Be a Winner: Complying with Canadian Contest Laws
Promotional contests can be a great way to obtain brand exposure and generate consumer loyalty for the products and services of a business. With the ... Continued
Combatting Counterfeiting
While implementation of the significant reforms to the Trade-marks Act in Canada that were passed in 2014 has been very slow, one area that has ... Continued
Recent Additions to the Technology and Intellectual Property Group
We are pleased to welcome two recent additions to our Technology and Intellectual Property Group: Scott Lamb and Stephanie Mui. Scott is a partner of ... Continued
Botnet Takedown: First Warrant Issued under Canada’s Anti-spam Law
Canada’s anti-spam law (“CASL”) outlines violations, enforcement mechanisms, and penalties aimed at protecting online consumers against spam, electronic threats, and misuse of digital technology. CASL’s ... Continued
Location Matters: The Perils of Geographic Names as Trademarks
When choosing a trade or business name, it may seem like a good idea to incorporate the location of your business into the name. There ... Continued