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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Join us for an insightful webinar with our trademark experts, who will guide you through the complexities of global trademark filing.
Over this 45-minute session, you will learn how to protect and expand your brand...more
11/7/2024
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Clearance ,
Entrepreneurs ,
Foreign Trademark ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
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SCC decision highlights the importance of obtaining a trademark registration to guard against claims of infringement and passing off -
The Supreme Court of Canada has now put an end to a dispute between Wenger SA, Group...more
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
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Canada ,
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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 ,
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