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Québec Publishes Final Regulations Under Québec’s Charter of French Language, Broadening the Translation Exemptions for Trademarks...

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On June 26, 2024, the Province of Québec released the long-awaited final amendments to the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business (Regulation), which amend multiple French-language requirements, including...more

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Canadian Trademark Law 2023: A Year in Review

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2023 was an active year in Canadian trademark law. Canadian Courts addressed a wide range of issues, from licensing to comparative advertising to co-branding.   Notable changes also emerged from the Canadian Trademarks...more

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Doing Business in Québec

Our Doing Business in Québec guide provides an overview of the legal framework governing Canadian business operations in the province of Québec. This guide provides up-to-date information about the following topics: •...more

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Failed second bite at the cherry (pie): Federal Court invalidates foreign-language marks filed in bad faith

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The Federal Court recently had occasion to revisit the issue of confusion between foreign-language trademarks involving the use of Chinese characters in Canada. ...more

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French Language Requirements in Québec: Part 7 - The rules governing business names

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Important Notice: On May 13, 2021, the Québec government tabled Bill 96 which aims to better protect the French language in the Province of Québec. While the contents of our firm’s French Language Requirements in Québec...more

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