Canada: Trademark

IP protection can seem costly and feel out of reach for many Canadian startups. Rest assured, government funding and grants may be available to fund your IP.

Properly documenting trademark assignments and licences is essential to protecting the value and distinctiveness of your brand. A well‑papered chain of title and clear evidence of quality control in licensing can make the difference between a strong brand and one that is vulnerable to challenge.

"Maple washing" and "maple glazing" are buzzwords gaining traction online and in the news, reflecting a rise in Canadian-inspired marketing of a wide variety of goods and services across the country.

Across the Atlantic, the European Union (EU) and its member states have also been encouraging climate-resilient agri-tech innovation, but their approach to intellectual property (IP) incentives has been a bit different.

In our previous bulletin, we discussed the legal considerations related to branding prescription drugs in Canada. In this bulletin, we focus on legal considerations related to over-the-counter drugs ("OTCs") in Canada.

In the recent decision Centric Brands Holding LLC v Stikeman Elliott LLP, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) clarified how a change in trademark ownership affects the analysis of whether...

Clarence Darrow once said: "Someday I hope to write a book where the royalties will pay for the copies I give away."

Expanding into Asia offers Canadian businesses enormous potential—but it also exposes them to serious intellectual property (IP) risks.

In today's global economy, businesses, entrepreneurs, and creatives frequently operate across borders.