2023 was an active year in Canadian trademark law. Canadian Courts addressed a wide range of issues, from licensing to comparative advertising to co-branding. Notable changes also emerged from the Canadian Trademarks...more
1/30/2024
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Bad Faith ,
Brand ,
Canada ,
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Foreign Language ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Licenses ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks
Earlier this year, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced that it will increase its official fees on January 1, 2024. Earlier this summer, we wrote about the impact on patent fees, which are increasing by...more
This spring, join our Smart & Biggar trademark experts and gain new insights at our popular Canadian Trademarks webinar series. Each webinar provides practical tips and strategies for global brand protection in Canada, with a...more
Trademark symbols, including ® and TM, and their French counterparts MD and MC, are commonly seen in the Canadian and international marketplaces. While such symbols are easy to recognize, it is important to understand the...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
3/6/2018
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Canada ,
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) ,
Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Exclusive Use ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Marijuana ,
Marijuana Related Businesses ,
Plant Breeders Rights Act ,
Plant Patents ,
Trademark Act ,
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
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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