Prospective patent agents and trademark agents now have a new tool to assist in completion of their apprenticeships. Patent agent trainees and trademark agent trainees are currently required to... Read more
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 or as part... Read more
Plant 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... 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 pleased to announce that nine of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada in the... Read more
We are pleased to welcome back Noah Kingston, who has rejoined the firm as an articling student. Noah first became part of the Oyen Wiggs family as a summer... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is pleased to welcome Mohammad Shahidian as our new Financial Controller. Mohammad brings over 15 years of experience in accounting and financial operations, including nearly a decade... Read more
