Canada has emerged as a popular jurisdiction for trademark designations under the Madrid Protocol, a global system facilitating streamlined protection of marks across multiple countries. According to WIPO’s Madrid Yearly...more
This webinar will highlight Canada-specific issues for those pursuing Canadian designations of international registrations. Our speakers will outline surprising challenges and unexpected issues that can arise with the...more
Earlier this week, we reported upon a new development for accelerating examination of Canadian trademark applications. However, the Trademarks Office has backtracked, imposing the previous, more onerous requirements for...more
The proverbial brand owner’s guidebook became a little bigger in 2022. Developments in practice opened new avenues for securing and enforcing trademark rights over the past year, including an “accelerated” path to trademark...more
“Official marks” are a unique feature of Canadian trademark law. Many trademark owners, even in Canada, are unaware of official marks. Those who are aware, are often unclear about the rights provided and the options available...more
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