Effective July 2, 2025, the USPTO will accept requests for both full and partial replacement of earlier national trademark registrations with international registrations. Previously, the USPTO only permitted trademark holders...more
How can trademark owners transition from a national or regional registration to an international registration in a designated territory without prejudice or loss of priority dates? The principle of “replacement” allows a...more
Effective January 18, 2025, the USPTO will increase government fees for certain trademark and service mark related filings and requests. Fee changes relating to the Madrid Protocol designations at the USPTO and for renewals...more
On June 17, 2019, Canada’s Trademarks Act changed, resulting in its modernization. Canada has now joined five international intellectual property treaties, including the Madrid Protocol, Singapore Treaty and Nice Agreement,...more
June 17, 2019 is the big day – a day anticipated since 2014. The major changes to the Canadian Trademarks Act will be implemented on this day. What does this mean for trademark owners?...more
As trade talks between Canada and the United States dominate the headlines, it is hard to ignore the strong economic ties between these neighbouring nations. For example, the total volume of goods exported from the U.S. in to...more
As 2017 draws to a close and we begin to look forward to the new year, the countdown to the implementation of Canada’s new trademark law begins in earnest. Announced in 2014, Canada’s Bill C-31 is expected to be implemented...more