The City of Vernon has transferred the copyright to the name for a mythical sea creature, Ogopogo, to a local First Nation. Previously subject to criticism of cultural appropriation,... Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court released a much-anticipated ruling in Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc., 593 U.S. ____ (2021) on April 5, 2021, ending the decade-long copyright battle between... Read more
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has created a special category in its Patents for Humanity award program for inventions that relate to COVID-19. Award winners receive... Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court released a much-anticipated ruling in Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc., 593 U.S. ____ (2021) on 5 April 2021, ending the decade-long copyright battle between... Read more
Trademark distinctiveness is an examination criterion that was introduced to Canadian trademarks law on June 17, 2019, the day on which amendments to the Trademarks Act came into force.... Read more
Pending amendments to Canada’s Trademarks Act that restricts the current official mark scheme may provide another strategy for applicants who wish to register marks that may be confusing with... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is proud to announce the recognition of six of its lawyers, Thomas Bailey, Bruce Green, Gavin Manning, Jennifer Marles, David McGruder, and Hilton Sue as leading lawyers... Read more
We are pleased to announce that the 2021 Canadian Law Awards has selected Oyen Wiggs as one of the Excellence Award recipients in the category of “IP Boutique Law... Read more
Oyen Wiggs congratulates Nick Garner who has become a Partner of the Firm. Nick Garner is both a patent lawyer and professional engineer with particular expertise in preparing and... Read more
