Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has dramatically reduced trademark examination wait times to approximately 7.2 months for applications filed in April 2026, down from delays that previously stretched multiple years.

When Taylor Swift files trademark applications to protect her brand against AI-generated imitations, it quickly becomes a trending topic. It’s Taylor Swift after all...

Canada's Federal Court has established a new framework for introducing evidence on appeal in trademark disputes following significant amendments to the Trademarks Act. The decision in Products Unlimited v. Five Seasons Comfort Limited clarifies when parties can present additional evidence beyond what was submitted to the Trademarks Opposition Board, balancing efficiency concerns with the interests of justice.

The Ontario Court of Appeal recently released its decision in Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly, addressing the ownership of copyright as between employer and employee and whether a work has been made “in the course of employment.”

An Alberta court has granted an injunction preventing a former CEO from launching an AI-enhanced education software product that competes with his previous employer's existing application. The ruling examines whether artificial intelligence enhancements alone can differentiate a new product from being considered competitive, while scrutinizing the executive's fiduciary duties and the enforceability of restrictive covenants negotiated during a business acquisition.

For World IP Day 2026, we connected with members of our Trademarks team for a short interview, reflecting on this year’s theme from the World Intellectual Property Organization – IP and Sports: Ready, Set, Innovate.

This AI Insights Quick Read series examines a growing risk for innovation-driven businesses: how routine generative AI use can weaken confidentiality, compromise legal review, and erode the value of intellectual property.

This AI Insights Quick Read series examines a growing risk for innovation-driven businesses: how routine generative AI use can weaken confidentiality, compromise legal review...

Canada's transfer pricing landscape has undergone a fundamental transformation with new rules taking effect in 2026, introducing substance-based tests and subjective comparisons that align with OECD Guidelines. How should multinational enterprises navigate these changes to ensure compliance while managing cross-border transactions involving goods, services, and intangible property within their corporate structures?

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina delivered two unforgettable weeks of historic performances, and figure skating once again proved it is one of the event's crown jewels.

In the world of design, typefaces and fonts are essential tools that help convey a brand's identity, evoke emotions and communicate messages effectively.

today my colleague Louise and I will be walking you through some of the key issues surrounding the use of surveillance at the LAT.