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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has initiated two short consultations (January 29 to February 28, 2010) for proposed Practice Notices regarding section 12(1)(b) of the ... Continued
More than a few eyebrows were raised when, in 2009, the British Columbia Supreme Court released its decision in Marchen v. Dams Ford Lincoln Ltd. ... Continued
Pension benefits may be a significant part of an employee’s compensation package. As a result, when an employer terminates an employee on a “without cause” ... Continued
On January 1, 2010, drivers were prohibited from using electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle unless specifically permitted by the law. “Electronic devices” include ... Continued
The recent BC Supreme Court decision in Versacold Corp. v. Zurich Insurance Co. highlights an ambiguity created by common exceptions to policy exclusions. Insurance policies ... Continued
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) recently announced a significant change to its practice regarding the grant of extensions of time in its examination of ... Continued
Federal Court decision suggeste that book titles are prima facie not properly registrable trade-marks in Canada
Another marketing campaign has attracted criticism from the Vancouver Organizing Committe for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games (VANOC). A story today reports that Scotiabank’s ... Continued
This article summarizes the International Council of Shopping Centers’ 2010 Whistler Conference.
CIPO recently launched a new consulation on possible Canadian accession to Madrid Protocol and Singapore Treaty
Further to an earlier post, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) has announced a change in practice with respect to the granting of extensions of ... Continued
The SEC now requires enhanced disclosure for proxies, registration statements and annual reports.