On January 7, 2019, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released a new guidance document that outlines a modified procedure for how the office will determine whether... Read more
The cannabis market continues to grow with Canada legalizing cannabis for recreational use last fall. In the meantime, cannabis companies are racing to protect their selected brands. A keyword... Read more
According to data compiled by IFI Claims Patent Services, 308,853 US utility patents were granted in 2018, representing a 3.5% decline from 2017’s record year. However, the number of... Read more
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed a district court’s decision in favor of rapper Jay-Z, dismissing “moral rights” infringement claims brought by the... Read more
One of the first steps in starting a business is naming it. For many businesses this involves registering the business with local authorities and/or incorporating the business. Owners may... Read more
Resolving legal disputes through litigation can be costly and time consuming. A typical lawsuit generally requires filing a claim and a reply, discovery of both parties, and finally a... Read more
The legalization of cannabis in Canada has resulted in massive investment. The North American market is already worth about $10 billion. Arcview Market Research , a marijuana research and investment... Read more
Larissa Leong has joined Oyen Wiggs as an associate. Larissa is an intellectual property lawyer with a practice that focuses on the strategic creation, development, and commercialization of intellectual... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is proud to be a session sponsor at the upcoming Life Sciences BC Investor Summit on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Come and... Read more
Roni Jones will be presenting a workshop with Small Business BC on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 to help entrepreneurs to learn about protecting your business. Our lawyers regularly present seminars on intellectual property ...Read More
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