Developing an intellectual property (IP) strategy can prove to be a daunting, costly process. If you’re looking to protect and commercialize your IP, a government-sponsored program can help get you… Read More
Since June 2019, Canadian trademark examiners have been allowed to assess whether a trademark is distinctive (i.e., original). Distinctiveness is a measure of a trademark’s ability to distinguish one company’s… Read More
Authors: Adam Lakusta, Andy Chow
As businesses in Canada scrambled to market their cannabis products when recreational cannabis use was legalized in 2018 (“Legalization”), some brands filed trademark applications for cannabis-related goods and… Read More
Authors: Kristél Kriel, Adam Lakusta
Finding a catchy domain name for your website is an important part of your ecommerce strategy – and one that often comes with legal hurdles.
When you’re registering a… Read More
Authors: Adam Lakusta, Lorraine Pinsent
Despite Canada’s intellectual property (IP) laws failing to provide protections specifically for Indigenous peoples’ traditional knowledge, there are a number of ways traditional knowledge can be protected –… Read More
In a digital age, having an online presence has become critical to the success of a business. Having a straightforward, easy-to-find domain name can be key. If the ideal domain… Read More
Authors: Adam Lakusta, Lorraine Pinsent
In September 2020, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) released its highly anticipated decision in Miller Thomson LLP v Hilton Worldwide Holding LLP (Hilton Worldwide), affirming the Federal… Read More
Many organizations may be experiencing a slow-down or pause in the day-to-day projects and initiatives that typically fill working hours due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
As a result, these organizations… Read More
Authors: Lorraine Pinsent, Kursty Bansley
On June 17, 2019, Canada will make significant amendments to the Trademarks Act.
The amendments are being made to bring Canada in line with other countries that… Read More
The Canada Subcommittee of the Legislation and Regulations Committee (Subcommittee) has studied Canadian plain packaging regimes pertaining to both the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act and the Cannabis Act. Both… Read More
