2021 offered many lessons to Canadian trademark owners including: reminders of the challenges of enforcing inherently weak trademarks and the importance and benefits of registering IP rights at the Canadian border. As well,...more
1/27/2022
/ Brand ,
Canada ,
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Corporate Branding ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Patents ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks
Some foreign brand owners may be surprised to learn that in Canada, when seeking to protect design (or figurative) marks, it is sometimes better to register marks in black and white in cases where the marks would normally be...more
In this two-part series, we will discuss important strategies to consider before Canadian trademark law changes on June 17, 2019, including tips that could save you and your clients time and money, now and in the future....more
In this two-part series, we will discuss important strategies to consider before Canadian trademark law changes on June 17, 2019, including tips that could save you and your clients time and money, now and in the...more
2/23/2019
/ Canada ,
Classifications of Goods ,
Corporate Branding ,
Declaration of Use ,
Fashion Branding ,
Filing Fees ,
Goods or Services ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
New Rules ,
Personal Brands ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademarks