Unlike in the United States, brand names in foreign languages are not automatically protected in Canada. No “doctrine of foreign equivalents” exists to expand a brand owner’s monopoly across linguistic lines. This leaves even...more
Canada has established itself as an attractive jurisdiction in which to do business. It has a stable economy, a high-income population, a business-friendly environment and has long led the G7 in growth. It also has especially...more
In the wake of the 2014 announcement that the Canadian Trademarks Act would undergo significant overhaul, there was much speculation about how the changes would impact the behaviour of those filing trademark applications in...more