Federal Court of Appeal considers “special circumstances” in appeal of trademark expungement
Federal Court of Appeal considers “special circumstances” in appeal of trade-mark expungement
Exempt Distribution Reports to Require More Information
Exempt distribution reports to require more information.
Recent Developments in the Regulation of Defensive Tactics in Canadian Take-over Bids – Part III
This is the third and last instalment of a three part article. In the first part, we discussed the basic concepts and guiding principles applied ... 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
Location Matters: The Perils of Geographic Names as Trademarks
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
Patenting Inventions by Public Servants
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal recently considered the patenting of inventions by public servants in the case Louis Brown et al. v. Her Majesty the ... Continued
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal Provides Welcome Guidance on Geographically Descriptive Trademarks
Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal Provides Welcome Guidance on Geographically Descriptive Trademarks
Punitive Damage Award of $350,000 Made Against ICBC for Malicious Prosecution
In a recent BCSC decision ICBC was found guilty of malicious prosecution after ICBC wrongfully accused a new immigrant of making fraudulent insurance claims. The ... Continued
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Budget 2016: Impact on Charities
Summary of impacts on charities in the 2016 federal budget including changes to GST/HST rules.
Charitable Donation Planning in 2016
There have been a number of recent amendments and proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act that may significantly impact estate plans involving charitable gifts ... Continued
Did the 2016 BC Budget Put “Bare Trust” Planning in Jeopardy?
A “bare trust” is a useful tool in estate planning. It is used to document the intention of a legal owner to hold title of an ... Continued