“Scandal is gossip made tedious by morality.”- O Wilde - In crafting Valley of Mother of God Gin, the founders of Foxglove Spirits, Malcolm Roberts and Shelly Perry, drew inspiration from the lush forests and fields...more
Earlier this year, the federal government released the latest revisions to the Trademarks Act (the “Act”) and Regulations -- a key step towards implementing the most significant changes to the Canadian trademarks regime in...more
The Office of the Registrar of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) processes applications for trade-mark registration based on the steps below. All the time-frames are approximate.
1. Formalities...more
Given the potential value of trade-marks in almost every business and the costs of building brand awareness in the marketplace, the selection of an enforceable trade-mark is crucial. Clients ought to consider the matters set...more
Using an unregistered mark, confers only limited rights and protections on the user/owner. Registration provides enhanced rights and advantages, including...more