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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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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