The Trademarks Opposition Board (the “TMOB”) has refused a trademark application for DOGKIND because it was considered confusing with a previously registered trademark for PETKIND. The Applicant, Dogkind Services... Read more
The federal government has announced that recent amendments to the Trademarks Act and the Trademarks Regulations (discussed previously here) will come into force on 1 April 2025. Significant changes... Read more
The Alberta Court of Appeal has clarified the applicable limitation period for patent infringement claims commenced in Alberta courts in its recent decision of JL Energy Transportation Inc. v.... Read more
Amendments to the Canadian Patent Act and Patent Rules in force as of January 1, 2025 implement a patent term adjustment (PTA) system. This is in accordance with the... Read more
Changes to trademark law in Quebec due to Bill 96 are set to come into force on 1 June 2025. On 26 June 2024, the Government of Quebec... Read more
Introduction This article will outline the due care standard for reinstatement of Canadian patents and patent applications, and how the standard has been applied. Beginning on the second anniversary... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is proud to announce the recognition of four of its lawyers, David McGruder, Gavin Manning, Thomas Bailey and Hilton Sue as leading lawyers in the area of... Read more
We’re proud to announce that Oyen Wiggs has been named one of the “Top Intellectual Property Boutiques“ in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. “These firms have been commended for... Read more
Oyen Wiggs has again been included in the Intellectual Property category of Canada’s Best Law Firms (2025) by the Globe & Mail’s Report on Business. The list was created... Read more
