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.
Let’s Get Digital – Canadian Government Consults on Model Digital Trade Policy
Nov 1, 2022The Canadian government develops Model International Digital Trade Policy and requests to join the Digital Economic Partnership Agreement.
Too Quick to (Summary) Judge: The Shortcomings of Summary Judgment in Patent Actions in Canada
Sep 27, 2022The FCA addresses the shortcomings of summary judgment in patent cases, along with issues relating to "common general knowledge" and experimental testing.
Changes to Canadian Copyright – Ranging from AI to IoT, to 20 Years Longer Protection
Jul 29, 2022Canada will extend the duration of the copyright term, and enhance regulation of artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, and online intermediaries.
Kicking the Habit: The Federal Court of Canada Nixes the “Problem-Solution” Approach – Again
Jul 18, 2022The Federal Court puts an end to the “Problem-Solution” Approach of analyzing patent applications - again. Read more about the Court's decision here.
Protecting International Brands: Bad Faith Filing Leads to Expungement of Trademark Registration
Jul 6, 2022A trademark registration in Canada is invalid if the application for registration was filed in bad faith.
Forecast 2022: Expected Changes to the Canadian Patent Rules (Part 2)
Jun 29, 2022Canadian patent practices related to "excess claim fees" and RCEs come into force on October 3, 2022. Is your business ready?
Open Banking: What it is and what it means for you
As we have received a number of questions from clients regarding our open banking bulletins, we are putting together an interdisciplinary panel of experts to take a deep dive into the implications of an open banking system in Canada, exciting developments & expectations for further progression.
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