Changes To Canadian Trademark Laws And Practice Coming April 1, 2025

Significant amendments to the Canadian Trademarks Act and Trademarks Regulations are coming into force on April 1, 2025, with important implications for trademark owners and parties to proceedings before the Trademarks Opposition Board and the Federal Court.¹ These amendments implement aspects of the Government of Canada's 2018 Intellectual Property Strategy and are designed to increase efficiency in trademark disputes, prevent abusive practices and underscore the importance of use as the basis for maintaining and asserting trademark rights in Canada.² This Update provides an overview of the changes and some of their practical implications.

To understand the full extent of the legislative amendments and their implications, please contact a member of Osler's Intellectual Property Group.