Federal Court of Canada Significantly Broadens Patentable Subject Matter
The Trial Division of the Federal Court of Canada recently issued a judgment Amazon.com, Inc. v. The Commissioner of Patents that has the potential to ... Continued
Trade-Mark Prosecution and Enforcement
Clark Wilson LLP’s Intellectual Property Group provides cost-effective legal services to assist you in identifying, protecting and enforcing your trade-mark rights locally, nationally and internationally. ... Continued
Bonhomme, Maclean’s “meilleurs amis”
Update to Maclean’s use of image of Bonhomme (mascot of Quebec Qinter Carnival): settlement reached
The Long and Winding Road – CIPO’s Ongoing Quest for Major Changes to the Trade-marks Act
At a recent International Trademark Association (“INTA”) Roundtable held in Vancouver, BC (the “Roundtable”), a representative from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) commented on ... Continued
Loss of Control of Trademark Constitutes Damages for Passing Off
This blog previously reported on the Federal Court’s decision in Target Event Production Ltd. v. Paul Cheung and Lions Communications Inc. In that January 11, ... Continued
Jeffrey Vicq on possible changes to Canadian trademark practice
Jeffrey Vicq discusses possible changes to Canada’s trademark regime that would involve adopting international trademark laws, in his recent article titled “Report from Canada: Significant ... Continued
Considerations for Exporting Technology Seminar, November 3, 2010
During this comprehensive seminar, our Intellectual Property Group will provide an overview of key considerations when exporting technology to the US and other international markets. ... Continued
Is There a Trademark Enforcement App For That?
News today that Apple is about to obtain a US trademark registration for “THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT”. Filed in 2009, Apple’s initial application covered ... Continued
Fall Technology Breakfast Seminar, October 27, 2010
Members of our Intellectual Property Group will be speaking at an upcoming technology breakfast seminar. Neil Melliship, Michael Roman, Jeffrey Vicq and Larry Munn will ... Continued
Tech & IP seminar at Masters of Digital Media Program
Jeffrey Vicq, Brock Smith and Neil Melliship will be speaking to students (future digital media business owners and executives) in the Masters of Digital Media ... Continued
Bonhomme’s Bad Day
Maclean’s alleged corruption in Quebec City Winter Carnival, alleged trade-mark infringement
Third Time’s The Charm? Significant Canadian Copyright Reform Bill Introduced
In early June, the Conservative government introduced new legislation into Parliament that, if passed, would significantly reform the Canadian Copyright Act. Titled the Copyright Modernization ... Continued