In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CIPO announced yesterday (March 17) that all deadlines for patents, trademarks and industrial designs falling in the period between March 16, 2020 and March 31, 2020 have been extended to April 1, 2020.

Benjamin Bloom was quoted in " A man is selling Hackintoshes for $329, and he really hopes Apple won't mind" on the legal grey area Hackintoshes present in intellectual property ownership.

Effective June 17, 2009, trademark applicants have six months, rather than four months, to respond to examiner's reports issued during examination of trademark applications.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (the "CIPO") has released the 2020 IP Canada Report on January 26, 2021.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Organization today released for comment their draft regulations designed to implement amendments to the Trademarks Act passed in 2014...

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) remains open and in operation, but has advised that we should expect significant delays in all services.

As summer comes to a close, it's a good time to reflect on some of the significant case law developments that occurred in 2018

Scott MacKendrick and Andrew McIntosh's article "2023's Procedural Developments in IP Litigation" was published in the Toronto Law Journal.

Dominique Hussey, Jeilah Chan and other trademark experts from around the world offer practical guidance on how to maximize the chances of litigation success in their jurisdiction

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) recently announced that following public consultation and a pilot project, it has formalized its updated practice regarding...

Canadian intellectual property stakeholders can now learn how to spot scams, see real examples of scams, and report suspicious activity through...

Join François Larose and Christie Bates as they discuss changes affecting the use of trademarks in a language other than French in Québec, their practical effects, and what companies and individuals doing business in...

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...

As part of Canada's commitment to intellectual property, the National Research Council offers an IP Assist program, including financial support, for qualifying start-ups.

What is intellectual property (IP), and how do you protect it? In this video series, we will explain what IP is, the types of IP your organization may have, and tips and practical considerations to help you protect.

François Larose authors article on amendments to Québec's language laws and the impact on provincial and federally regulated businesses in Québec, published in Landslide magazine, a publication of the American Bar Association.

In the third of four videos from the Canadian Lawyer InHouse View 2017 series...

As a result of the disruptions caused by COVID-19, all parties that have matters before the Trademarks Opposition Board can obtain extensions of their deadlines

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The World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO") has recently announced a new global awards program directed towards small and medium sized enterprises.