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Upcoming changes to Canada’s trademarks regime: what brand owners and their counsel need to know

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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

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Prove It or Lose It: Trademark Registrar Initiates Proof-of-Use Proceedings

The Registrar of Trademarks (Registrar) can now request that owners of trademarks registered with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) submit proof of use of certain trademarks or face expungement of those marks...more

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[Ongoing Program] Contentious trademark proceedings: What brand owners should know about defending and enforcing their rights in...

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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

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