AI Regulatory Roundup – International Developments in AI Law and Policy
May 2, 2023An overview of recent Canadian and international developments related to the regulation of artificial intelligence technologies.
Privacy Breaches in M&A Deals and the Importance of Data Security Diligence
Apr 3, 2023Data security issues pose risks to a transaction, but can be mitigated with effective data security diligence, and other contractual strategies.
Trademark of Foreign Owner Invalidated on the Basis of Bad Faith
Mar 22, 2023Awareness of a senior rights holder’s trademark and its prior use of such trademark in Canada is relevant to the assessment of bad faith.
Display of Trademark on Stickers Affixed to Goods Constitutes Trademark Use
Jan 31, 2023Displaying a retailer’s trademark on stickers affixed to goods already branded with a third party’s mark constitutes "use" of a trademark in Canada.
A Foreign Affair at Home Not Abroad – Canada to Consult on the Merits of a Foreign Agent Registry
Jan 9, 2023Canada announces that consultations on a possible "foreign agent registry" will begin soon. What is that and how is it different from a lobbying law?
Public Consultation Related to Proposed Amendments to the Trademarks Regulations in Canada
Dec 7, 2022Public consultations on proposed amendments to the Canadian Trademark Regulations are underway. Please see this bulletin for more information.
20 More Years of Copyright Protection Starting December 30, 2022
Nov 30, 2022The extension of general copyright protections from 50 years to 70 years after the life of the author shall come into force on December 30, 2022.
No Goodwill Absent Use or Registration – Recent Decision Confirms Established Trademark Principles
Nov 11, 2022Case comment on 2788610 Ontario Inc. v. Bhagwani [2022] O.J. No. 778. Interlocutory injunctions in trademark and passing off cases.
Supreme Court of Canada Hits Pause Button on Double Royalties Payable by Online Music Service Users
Nov 2, 2022The Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Copyright Act does not require online music service providers to pay two separate royalties to access works online.
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