Trademark filings surge in 2017
Statistics released by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and aggregated by IPPractice reveal that our IP group had a busy 2017: they filed more trademark ... Continued
Marketers Beware: CRTC Issues First Compliance and Enforcement Decision
The CRTC has issued its first compliance and enforcement decision (“Decision“) regarding Canada’s anti-spam legislation (“CASL“).1 In the Decision, the CRTC delves into interpreting CASL ... 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
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
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
1st CASL penalties issued
The first penalties have been issued under Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation. To learn more about the decisions and how to avoid your own penalties, read Monica ... Continued
CASL Update – Installing a Computer Program without Consent is now Illegal
As we previously reported in our October 2014 issue, the computer program provisions of Canada’s anti-spam law (“CASL”) came into force on January 15, 2015. ... Continued
Monica Sharma joins Clark Wilson
Clark Wilson is pleased to welcome Monica Sharma as Associate Counsel to the firm’s Technology and Intellectual Property Groups. Monica advises technology businesses at all ... Continued