The Government of Ontario has enacted a regulation pursuant to the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the "Regulation").

An amendment to the regulations under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act ("Amendment") was passed on Thursday night, lifting as of April 16, 2020, the suspension order,...

Here is an interesting case study I wanted to share regarding potential tax issues during estate planning.

Construction companies should remember the importance of contractual language when it comes to payment contingent on third-party certificates.

There are significant risks and costs associated with launching a new product or service.

A brand owner should understand what common law rights are and how they can interact with registered trademarks.

There have been relatively few cases which have considered situations involving co-branding although co-branding is fairly common.

Most businesses are not covered for interruptions caused by COVID-19. Most policies provide coverage for business interruptions by way of insurance over property and casualty damage.

The Government of Canada has created a three-month measure called the "Temporary 10% Wage Subsidy"...

With more flooding in recent years, there has been a significant rise in litigation relating to flooding and this trend is expected to increase over the next 20 years as a result of climate change.

In our September entry we discussed the registrability of trademarks and characteristics that may preclude registration. This month we are providing more detail about names and surnames.

The next limitation on the registrability of a trademark relates to the name of the goods or service in issue

This month's entry focuses on how to protect your brand from Cybersquatting and Cyberpiracy.

Once a trademark owner has identified infringing content on a social media site, an assessment must be made concerning the steps the trademark owner should take.

The adoption and use, and the registration of certain types of marks, is prohibited by the Trademarks Act. Subsection 9(1) of the Act ...

The trademark use is of fundamental importance in determining the rights of a trademark owner. The outline below shows how it works and emphasizes the importance of understanding & complying with the requirements related to the trademark use.

Section 18 of the Trademarks Act provides that the registration of the trademark is invalid if...

Phishing is a criminal activity which occurs when phishers attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive personal information, such as credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy business in...

Consumers routinely follow the day-to-day activities of these influencers who share their interests and whose opinions they respect.

Is a bad contractor making a mess of your home? Sometimes it is hard to sue a guy and his truck. Now you have protection against bad residential trades as a ‘consumer' in Ontario.