A look at the changes to opposition and cancellation proceedings under the new Trademarks Act

How will the transitional provisions impact trademark applications filed but not registered before the new Trademarks Act comes into force?

The increased role of functionality under the new Trademarks Act

The new rules for distinctiveness under Canada’s new Trademarks Act

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the new Trademarks Act, we are taking a look at changes to applications

In the first of our series taking a deep dive into Canada’s new Trademarks Act, we explore the implications of removing use as a basis for filing

Legalization day is here, but many questions remain

Brand owners are well-advised to file early

Court confirms copyright exists in graffiti

Cannabis companies learning the importance of trademark searching before entering the marketplace as legalization comes to Canada

TTC fails to find the humour in parody marketing campaign using TTC intellectual property

The new cannabis legislation will come into effect in 64 days. Read our latest blog post to see what is happening with cannabis trademark applications in Canada.

The sudden increase in 45-class trademark applications highlights the importance of registering trademarks in Canada before the new trademark law comes into force in 2019

The latest Canadian government report on IP highlights trademark filing trends both in Canada and for Canadian businesses filing globally.

“This trademark really describes my business well”. A recent Federal Court of Canada decision explains why this is not the best approach.

The sale of promotional goods at cost is not a commercial transaction and does not amount to trademark use

The PUNCTUAL PLUMBER case contains a useful warning to parties considering trademark litigation in Canada

Response to a trademark cease and desist letter is often driven primarily by economic concerns

The dangers of illegal movie downloads in Canada

The PR component of an IP lawsuit merits consideration