ArticleWIPO Releases Annual Ip Metrics For 2019The World Intellectual Property Organization (the "WIPO") has released its annual statistics on global IP filings for 2019. CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleBill 96: An Act Respecting French, The Official And Common Language Of Quebec Comes Into Force On June 1, 2025.We previously reported on the significant changes to the Charter of the French Language introduced through Bill 96, which was enacted in June 2022. Those changes are now set to come into force on June 1, 2025.CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleCanadian City Transfers Ogopogo Copyright To First Nationhe City of Vernon has transferred the copyright to the name for a mythical sea creature, Ogopogo, to a local First Nation.CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleCanadian Trademarks – Extensions Of Time No Longer AutomaticOn 17 January 2020, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (the "CIPO") indicated that it will now be necessary for an Applicant to demonstrate exceptional...CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleCIPO And EPO Make PPH Program PermanentThe Canadian Intellectual Property Office (the "CIPO") and the European Patent Office (the "EPO") have announced that their pilot Patent Prosecution Highway...CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleCIPO Announces Expedited Examination For COVID-19 Trademark ApplicationsThe Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has issued a Practice Notice to allow expedited examination of certain trademark applications. CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleCIPO Issues New Examination Guidance On Subject-Matter EligibilityThe Canadian Intellectual Property Office ("CIPO") has issued new Examination Guidance on the topic of Subject-Matter Eligibility.CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleCIPO Publishes Manual For Patent Appeal Board ProceduresCanadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has published a Manual of Patent Appeal Board Procedures for Rejected Patent Applications (the "Manual").CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleCIPO To Modernize Certificates For Granted IP RightsThe Canadian Intellectual Property Office (the "CIPO") is updating the certificates it issues when IP rights are granted.CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleFederal Court Considers Amended Prior User Rights Provisions For First TimeThe Federal Court considered the current section 56 of the Patent Act on prior user rights for the first time in Kobold Corporation v NCS Multistage Inc, 2021 FC 1437.CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleFederal Court Of Appeal Decisions Confirm Strict Application Of The Due Care StandardThe Federal Court of Appeal has made it clear: Canada's "due care" standard for reinstating patents and patent applications is applied very strictly. CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleHappy World Intellectual Property DayEach year on April 26, we celebrate the World Intellectual Property Day. Established in 2000 by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)...CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleNeil Young Ends Lawsuit Against Trump CampaignNeil Young has ended his lawsuit against the Trump Campaign for allegedly infringing copyright in two of his songsCanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleNew And Improved Plant Breeder' Rights Regulations Are On The HorizonPlant breeders' rights (PBR) are a form of intellectual property, somewhat similar to patents, that protect new plant varieties by offering plant breeders a limited monopoly on such new varieties.CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleReport On Intellectual Property In Ontario's Innovation EcosystemThe Expert Panel on Intellectual Property has released its Report on Intellectual Property in Ontario's Innovation Ecosystem. CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleSaskTel Sent Out 30,000 Copyright Infringement Notices Last YearSince January 2019 SaskTel has sent out approximately 30,000 notifications to customers accused of unauthorized downloading or uploading of copyrighted material. CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleThe New NAFTA DealBill C-4, the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement Implementation Act, received Royal Assent on March 13, 2020. This new NAFTA deal (known as the NAFTA 2.0) is referred to in Canada as the CUSMA.CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleWIPO Launches New Tool To Make Filing Of Madrid Applications EasierThe World Intellectual Property Office (the "WIPO") has now launched its Madrid Application Assistant to assist users with filing Madrid applications.CanadaIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala
ArticleWIPO Invites Applicants For 2023 Global AwardsThe World Intellectual Property Office (the "WIPO") has opened its 2023 Global Awards program. The program seeks small and medium sized enterprises that use intellectual property...GlobalIntellectual PropertyOyen Wiggs Green & Mutala