Clorox v Chloretec: The Application of Vavilov in the Trademarks Context
Jul 23, 2020The Federal Court of Appeal confirms the application of the appellate standard of review framework to trademark opposition board decisions.
Trademarks: ‘HERBS R US Design’ Found to Depreciate the Goodwill attaching to the ‘TOYS R US Design’
Jul 15, 2020In this case, TOYS R US demonstrated that a third party's use of a similar mark likely had the effect of depreciating its goodwill. Find out more here.
COVID-19: Accelerated Examination of Patent Applications for Small Entities
Jul 14, 2020CIPO has begun piloting an accelerated examination process for technologies related to medical products and processes. See this bulletin for more details.
Implementing New NAFTA: Agreement on Everything Except the Name!
Jun 24, 2020This article identifies key sectoral and other changes to the NAFTA, which will come into effect on July 1, 2020 through the implementation of the CUSMA.
Material Adverse Effect Clauses in a COVID-19 World
Jun 23, 2020Review and analysis of recent developments where parties try to rely on MAE clauses as a mechanism to avoid closing a transaction.
Making B.C. an Emerging Economy Leader
Jun 23, 2020Review of the BC Emerging Economy Task Force Report and how BC companies can position themselves to take advantage of the emerging economy of the future.
June 10, 2020 Update: Innovating During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Jun 10, 2020This bulletin provides a summary of funding opportunities available in Canada over the month of June and updates
from CIPO and the USPTO.
Making Innovation Work for British Columbia
Jun 3, 2020Analysis and guidance on how BC companies can benefit from the BC Innovation Commissioner's recommendations and help make BC a technology powerhouse.
The Admissibility of Patent Prosecution History as Evidence in Canada
Jun 1, 2020This article summarizes the court's interpretation of the applicability and scope of S.53.1 of the Patent Act (re: admissibility of prosecution history).
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