An application for leave to appeal the decision in Steelhead LNG (ASLNG) Ltd.. v. ARC Resources Ltd. (2024 FCA 67) was recently filed by Steelhead LNG...

A trademark application in Canada may be objected to by a trademark examiner on a number of grounds, including if the trademark consists of a term that is considered to be primarily a name or surname...

The Trademarks Opposition Board recently upheld a registration for the FRÜH & DESIGN trademark covering top fermented beers, demonstrating that clear evidence of use can successfully defend against section 45 proceedings. This decision illustrates how straightforward documentation of sales, distribution networks, and delivery records proved sufficient to maintain trademark protection in Canada.

In the recent decision of Sobeys Capital Incorporated v. CCP Productos, S.A.P.I. de C.V., the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) allowed an opposition filed by Sobeys, finding that the applied-for trademark VUALA is confusingly similar to Sobeys' VOILA marks.

In F.I.A.L. Finanziaria Industrie Alto Lario, S.P.A. v. Galperti SRL, 2024 FC 976, the Applicant successfully appealed a decision of the Trademarks Opposition Board...

Following proposals and consultations spanning a period of two years, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has announced an increase of most of its fees.

The crux of one's rights in a trademark lies in use of the mark. Upon issuance of a trademark registration, we advise owners that it is important to use the trademark on an ongoing basis...

The Federal Court of Appeal ("FCA") recently issued a decision in the case of Mud Engineering Inc. v Secure Energy Services Inc.

The Alberta Court of Appeal has clarified the applicable limitation period for patent infringement claims commenced in Alberta courts in its recent decision...

Both the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and the College of Patent and Trademark Agents (CPATA) have issued notices warning of recent fraudulent phishing emails targeting members of the public in North America...

Statutory damages can be substantial, particularly where many works are infringed.

Novartis AG is the owner of a Canadian trademark registration for BEOVU for use in relation to pharmaceutical preparations for treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

In AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings Inc. v. Tekna Plasma Systems Inc., the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings Inc. ("AP&C")...

Agracity appealed the Federal Court's ruling on invalidity based on anticipation and obviousness.

Once again, the Federal Court has found that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office ("CIPO") has failed to follow the jurisprudence on determining patentable subject matter.

Ecolab USA Inc. (the "Plaintiff") was partially successful in establishing infringement, depreciation of goodwill, and passing off of its registered trademark ECOLAB by 2431717 Ontario Inc...

In Chwaja v. 0710674 BC Ltd. (Cottonmouth), 2025 FC 312, the appellant appealed a decision of the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) denying reinstatement of his trademark application that was deemed abandoned under section 38(11) of the Trademarks Act.

Parties engaged in the purchasing of trademarks received good news recently with the Federal Court of Appeal confirming that recent arms-length acquisitions of trademarks may excuse non-use of those trademarks.

From April 7–11, 2026, the internationally renowned Patent Cup took place in Vancouver, bringing together patent professionals from around the world for a unique blend of competitive sailing and industry camaraderie.

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...