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
Patenting Inventions by Public Servants
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal recently considered the patenting of inventions by public servants in the case Louis Brown et al. v. Her Majesty the ... Continued
Bill C-59 Receives Royal Assent – Certain amendments to the Trademarks Act, Copyright Act, the Patent Act and the Industrial Designs Act
The above Bill is an omnibus budget bill which also contains the following amendments affecting intellectual property in Canada: Force majeure – Under this provision, ... Continued
Alert: Significant Changes to Canadian Design Law Expected in 2016
Superior visual aesthetics are an important competitive advantage in many market sectors, including fashion, housewares and consumer electronics. Intellectual property protection has long been available ... 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: Monica Sharma and Kwan Loh. Monica is Associate Counsel with ... Continued