Changes to Strata Property Act pave the way for strata redevelopment
A proposed change to the Strata Property Act will make it easier for owners to terminate a strata corporation by lowering the voting threshold from unanimous to 80%.
Nice-ly done: CIPO now accepting voluntary classification of goods and services
Following our post from July 2015, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) is now accepting trademark applications filed with goods and services classified using the Nice Classification ... Continued
Playing Nice: CIPO to accept applications with Nice Classifications this fall
In a milestone step towards harmonization of Canada’s trademark regime with most other developed countries, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced yesterday that starting ... Continued
C’est vrai: Québec government to continue seeking use of French on store signage
Quebec government to continue seeking use of French on store signage where trade-marks and business names are otherwise displayed in English
Managing the transition: the impact of Canada’s amended Trademarks Act on pending trademark applications
The recent amendments to Canada’s Trademarks Act present many interesting opportunities and challenges to brand owners and their counsel. This article focuses primarily on the ... Continued
Combating Counterfeit Products Act Receives Royal Assent
Combatting Counterfeit Products Act receives Royal Assent offering new civil prohibitions and criminal offences under the Trade-marks Act and Copyright Act and new provisions giving customs officials ex officio power to independently seize and detain suspected counterfeit goods
Canadian Intellectual Property Office posts proposed amendments to Trademarks Regulations
CIPO posts proposed amendments to Trade-marks Regulations
REDMA Regulations and Policy Statements Amended
REDMA Regulations and Policy Statements amended following amendments to REDMA.
CIPO’s acceptable wares and services entries: added to TMClass, made Trilateral friendly
CIPO’s acceptable wares and services entries are added to TMClass and made Trilateral friendly (partnership in US, Japan and Korea under OHIM regime)
Official Marks Up For Review
A Private Members Bill was introduced in Canada’s federal parliament yesterday, which, if passed, will result in significant amendments to the official mark provisions in the ... Continued
Bill 17: New Amendments to REDMA
This article outlines the framework of REDMA, summarizes the jurisprudence under REDMA leading up to Bill 17, and lists the various amendments to REDMA under Bill 17.
Fumbling Towards Accession: Canadian government proposes massive trademark law overhaul
Canadian government proposes massive trade-mark law overhaul in preparation for Madrid Protocol, Nice Agreement and Singapore Treaty