On 2 September 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) launched the Key Technology Expedited Program (KTEP), offering faster examination for patent applications in designated technology areas. The program’s... Read more
In the recent decision of BCF S.E.N.C.R.L./BCF LLP v Cölner Hofbräu P. Josef Früh Holding KG, 2026 TMOB 164, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) maintained a registration for the... Read more
A recent decision by the Trademarks Opposition Board (the “Board”) sheds light on the nature of the evidence a trademark owner may rely upon when the Registrar issues a... Read more
Patent applicants and patentees take note – two recent decisions issued by the Federal Court of Appeal have further emphasized the strict application of the due care standard.... 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
At Oyen Wiggs, the measure that matters most is the trust and satisfaction of our clients. But recognition from the lawyers who work alongside us, and across from us,... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is pleased to welcome Allison Spring as our Articling Student. Allison earned her B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia and recently completed her Juris... Read more
From April 7–11, 2026, the internationally renowned Patent Cup took place in Vancouver, bringing together patent professionals from around the world for a unique blend of competitive sailing and... Read more
