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The Supreme Court ruled this week that students have a reasonable expectation of privacy from being filmed by their teacher, even when the school has 24 hour video surveillance.... Read more
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Release of the 2019 U.S. Chamber International IP Index
On 7 February 2019, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) released the 7th edition of its International IP Index. The aim of the Index is... Read more
Notice and Notice and No Settlement Demands
Bill C-86, the Budget Implementation Act that includes significant changes to copyright, trademark and patent law in Canada, has received royal assent. As such, Canada’s rules for copyright notices... Read more
Moral Rights in Canada
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
Place Names and Trademarks – the Dangers of Naming Your Business After Its Location
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
Cost Effective Jurisdictions for IP Disputes
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
A Growing Cannabis Industry Requires IP Protection: Canadian Lawyer Interviews Jennifer Marles
The legalization of cannabis for recreational use in Canada has resulted in massive investment and speculation. To quote a pithy headline from The Economist : “The main high from Canada’s... Read more
Protecting Cannabis IP: Jennifer Marles Shares Key Insights
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
Oyen Wiggs welcomes Larissa Leong as our newest Associate
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
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Start Smart with Oyen Wiggs & Small Business BC
WHEN: February 20, 2019
WHERE: Small Business BC
SPEAKING: Larissa Leong
Larissa LeongLarissa Leong will be presenting a workshop with Small Business BC on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 to help entrepreneurs to learn about protecting your business. Our lawyers regularly present seminars on intellectual property through ...Read More
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