On July 16, 2025, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced new practices related to trademark examination and the acceptance of recommendations for pre-approved goods and services....more
On April 1, 2025, long-awaited amendments to Canada’s Trademarks Act and Trademarks Regulations will come into force. The purpose of the amendments is to discourage abuse of Canada’s trademarks regime and to improve the...more
3/6/2025
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Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Non-Use of Trademarks ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Trademark Act ,
Trademark Cancellation ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Trademark Opposition Proceedings ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks
The Canadian federal government is moving quickly towards legalizing the possession and consumption of cannabis for recreational purposes. However, Canada’s cannabis industry is already “overgrown” with many licensed (and...more
2/15/2018
/ Brand ,
Canada ,
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) ,
Continuous Use Requirement ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Goods or Services ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Repeal ,
Scent Marks ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks ,
Trademarks Act