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Trademark Application For FLUENCE BIOENGINEERING Refused Over The Use Of "Engineering"

A recent decision by the Trademarks Opposition Board serves as a reminder that use of protected professional designations such as "engineer" or "engineering" as a trademark...

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Conduct Counts: Leveraging Bad Faith And No Intention To Use Grounds In A Trademark Opposition

Two recent decisions from the Trademarks Opposition Board offer valuable guidance for how trademark rightsholders may be able to successfully oppose applications based on an applicant's bad faith...

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

AI's Impact On Intellectual Property Rights And Enforcement

AI's relentless advance is redefining innovation, creativity and economic value in the world we live in. Algorithms are evolving in sophistication every day and generative AI models...

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Gowling WLG

Safeguarding Trademarks And Brands In A Globalized Market

In today's accelerated and interconnected economies, brands, commercial identities and IP cross borders with a single click. At the same time, the perceived value of a trademark...

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Gowling WLG

USA Intellectual Property Law Comparison: Basics That Canadian Businesses Need To Know

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Brunet & Co

Why You Should File Intellectual Property In Canada: A Strategic Guide For Innovators And Businesses

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Brunet & Co

Canadian Tire Acquires Hudson's Bay Brand Rights In A Major $30 Million Deal—What This Means For Canadian Retail And Legacy Branding

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Brunet & Co

Ongoing Income Streams After Death: How To Address Royalties In Estate Planning And Administration

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

How Canadian Businesses Can Protect Intellectual Property In Asia: A Legal Guide

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Brunet & Co

Canada vs. Asia: Key Differences In Intellectual Property Laws You Must Know

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Brunet & Co

Not All That Bubbles Is Champagne – Considerations For The Protection Of Geographical Indications In Canada

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Smart & Biggar

Why Canada Is On The USA IP Watch List?

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Brunet & Co

Poor Evidence, Lost Trademark – Federal Court Decision Illustrates The Importance Of Evidence In Section 45 Challenge

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Cultural Heritage And Sustainability As Intellectual Property Assets

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Gowling WLG

2025 Global In-House Counsel Report: Unique Insights Into The Global In-House Profession From ICW | Mondaq

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In-House Counsel Worldwide

New Draft Legislation Expands CRA Reporting Obligations For Non-profit Organizations

Canada Commercial

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Miller Thomson LLP

Can Employers Request A Sick Note From An Employee?

Canada Employment

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Clark Wilson LLP

The Havoc Of The "Standard" Release In Employment Law And Human Rights

Canada Employment

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Bow River Law

The Modernization Of Estate Planning With "Trusty"

Canada Technology

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Goodmans LLP

Protecting Your Brand: Best Practices For Trademark Record Keeping In Canada

While all brand owners desire to protect their trademarks, many do not regularly create or maintain detailed records of their use of their marks.

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Smart & Biggar

Federal Court Issues Guidelines For Leave Evidence In Appeals From The Trademarks Opposition Board

The Federal Court has issued an update to its Case and Trial Management Guidelines for Complex Proceedings, Proceedings under the PM(NOC) Regulations...

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Clark Wilson LLP

Accelerated Examination Will No Longer Be Offered For Trademarks Using CIPO's Pre-Approved Goods And Services

Trademark applicants should be aware that examination timelines for trademarks have decreased significantly.

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Turning Over A New Leaf? Federal Court Upholds Decision Of Trademarks Opposition Board On Non-distinctive And Confusion Grounds

On July 2, 2025, the Federal Court of Canada (the Court) dismissed an appeal by the University of British Columbia (UBC) of a decision of the Trademarks Opposition Board (the TMOB)...

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Dentons

A Brand's Legacy: Planning For Trademark Succession

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

"Madman Trademarking Across The Water" — A Legal Love Letter To Ozzy Osbourne

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Nelligan Law

Naming Prescription Drugs: Navigating Regulatory And Trademark Challenges

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McMillan LLP

Why Computer Software Is Too Vague For Trademark Protection - And Why It Matters

European Union IP

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Gowling WLG

Forum Shopping Considerations For IP Litigation In Canada

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

When Trademarks Fall To Pieces: EUIPO Invalidates Rubik's Cube Design Trademark

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Shift Law

CIPO Announces End To Accelerated Trademark Examination, Upcoming Changes To Pre-approved Terms, And Anticipated Nine-month Wait Times To Examination, Suggesting Examination Backlog Is Now Under Control

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Smart & Biggar

Tariffs And Counterfeits - A Silver Lining?

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Deeth Williams Wall LLP

Paws For Thought: DOGKIND Trademark Application Refused

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Goodmans LLP

Licensing vs. Franchising: Understanding The Difference In Ontario

Pacific Legal PC

CIPO Announces End To Accelerated Trademark Examination, Upcoming Changes To Pre-approved Terms, And Anticipated Nine-month Wait Times To Examination, Suggesting Examination Backlog Is Now Under Control

On July 16, 2025, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced new practices related to trademark examination and the acceptance of recommendations for pre-approved goods and services.

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Smart & Biggar

Tariffs And Counterfeits - A Silver Lining?

The recent imposition of tariffs by the United States may assist anti-counterfeiting efforts, both in the United States and Canada.

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Deeth Williams Wall LLP

Paws For Thought: DOGKIND Trademark Application Refused

In a recent decision, the Trademarks Opposition Board ("TMOB") refused a trademark application for DOGKIND, finding it was confusingly similar to the already registered trademark, PETKIND.

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Goodmans LLP

Licensing vs. Franchising: Understanding The Difference In Ontario

In Ontario, business owners typically consider franchising versus licensing as they plan to grow their company. Both methods promote growth through the resources of a third party, but they work in dramatically different ways.

Pacific Legal PC

Federal Court Clarifies The Evidentiary Burden To Satisfy The Bojangles Test In Trademark Oppositions

SL

Shift Law

Navigating "Made In Canada" Claims In 2025

Since the start of the year, Canadian consumers and businesses have rallied behind the "Elbows Up!" movement and are looking to "buy Canadian".

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Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada's ("ISED") Indigenous Intellectual Property Program

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's ("ISED") Indigenous Intellectual Property Program ("IIPP" ) is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 funding period.

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Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

The Trademark Four(Mula): Enforcement And Risk Mitigation

Trademarks are important assets for any business. When it comes to trademark enforcement, options abound, which can sometimes be disorienting for the uninitiated.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

(Don't) Keep It In The Family: Federal Court Grants Solicitor's Eyes Only Protection In Trademark Dispute Between Family Companies

In Ma v Fivalco Industries Corporation, the Federal Court granted a protective order that included a Solicitor's Eyes Only (SEO) designation over confidential financial documents.

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

CIPO Updates Industrial Design Office Practice Manual – What Applicants Should Know

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

The Popularity Of Buying Local And Its Impact On Trademarks

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BCF Business Law

La popularité croissante de l'achat local et l'impact sur les marques de commerce

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BCF Business Law

Coup d'œil sur les nouvelles règles de PIO concernant le financement des services juridiques en PI pour les entreprises de l'Ontario

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Miller Thomson LLP

What The Canuck?! Understanding Scandalous, Obscene And Immoral Marks In Canada

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Smart & Biggar

Québec's New Language Law Changes: Is Your Business Compliant?

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Random Trademark Summary Cancellation Proceedings In Canada: What You Need To Know

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Gowling WLG

TMOB Refuses Application On Descriptiveness And Non-Use Grounds

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Trademarks En Français: Navigating Québec's Language Laws

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Dentons

CIPO Releases Practice Notice Regarding The Use Of AI In Proceedings Before The TMOB

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Recent Charter Of The French Language Decision Affecting Trademarks In Signage And Advertising

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Fasken

New Practice Notice For The Trademarks Opposition Board On The Use Of Artificial Intelligence

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McMillan LLP

IP Licensing Primer Part Three: Term And Termination

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MLT Aikins LLP

BAY DAYS Coming Soon To Canadian Tire

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Shift Law

Décision récente en matière de Charte de la langue française : impact sur l'affichage des marques de commerce

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Fasken (French)

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Gowling WLG

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Fasken

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