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Confirmed: delays in first examination of Canadian trademark applications to be reduced substantially

During a recent meeting, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) revealed plans for a significant reduction in the first examination of Canadian trademark applications not using the pre-approved list of goods and...more

French-language requirements in Québec: Publication of the Draft Regulation to amend mainly the Regulation respecting the language...

On January 10, 2024, the Regulation to amend mainly the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business (Draft Regulation) was published in the Gazette Officielle du Québec. The Draft Regulation was eagerly...more

Five New Year resolutions for trademark owners in 2024

Trying some healthy habits in 2024? Your trademarks want you to do the same! A trademark has value when it is distinct and enforceable. Even registered marks can lose value if proper “trademark hygiene” is not followed...more

[Webinar] French Language Charter: Navigating the recent amendments and their impact on trademarks in Québec - November 9th, 12:00...

In this webinar, our speakers will discuss the recent amendments to the French language requirements in Québec and touch on how they apply to product markings, promotion, and advertisements, plus practical tips on how to take...more

Bill 96 and its impact on the French-language requirements in Québec

The French language holds the status of official language in the province of Québec through the Charter of the French Language (RLRQ c C-11), thus making the use of the French language mandatory in all spheres of public life...more

[Ongoing Program] Branding and French Language Requirements in Québec: Understanding the Recognized Trademark Exception through...

In this webinar, our speakers will discuss the French language requirements in Québec as they apply to product markings, promotion, and advertisement, with practical tips on how to take advantage of the “recognized trademark”...more

Amendments to the Charter of the French language

Since it was introduced in May 2021, a lot of ink has been spilled, to say the least, over Bill 96, which seeks to reinforce the provisions of the Charter of the French Language (the “Charter”).   Smart & Biggar’s...more

Place names not registrable trademarks in Canada: New case maps out old territory

Under the Trademarks Act, a trademark that clearly describes (or deceptively misdescribes) where a good or service comes from often cannot be registered. What then does a “place of origin” encompass – a city? a country? a...more

Bill 96 and proposed reforms to the Charter of the French language in Québec

On May 13, 2021, the government of Québec introduced Bill 96 with an intent to “strengthen” the provisions in the Charter of the French language (the French Charter). We do not know whether Bill 96 will be adopted and, if so,...more

Global brand expansion: Why Canadian trademark owners should consider whether international registration is right for them

Until just a few years ago, most Canadian brand owners doing business abroad had limited options for protecting their trademarks outside of Canada. They were obliged to file separate applications in each country of interest,...more

Global brand expansion: Why Canadian trademark owners should consider whether international registration is right for them

Until last year, most Canadian brand owners doing business abroad had limited options for protecting their trademarks outside of Canada. They were obliged to file separate applications in each country of interest, except in...more

Co-branding: One product, two trademarks – who has the rights?

Co-branding is usually understood as the use of two or more trademarks on a single product, each mark belonging to a different owner and pointing to a different source. A common example of co-branding is a brand A car with...more

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