The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has updated its Industrial Design Office Practice Manual to introduce a new practice regarding the appointment of agents in Canadian applications arising from... Read more
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) now provides a downloadable list of Canadian patent applications that have reached “Pre-grant” status. An application receives this status once the final fee... Read more
Business owners often ask whether patents are worth the investment. A new analysis in the IP Canada Report 2026 offers an affirmative data-driven answer. Published by the Canadian Intellectual... 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
Oyen Wiggs is pleased to announce its continued recognition in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada, earning national and regional rankings for its Intellectual Property Law... Read more
We are pleased to see Oyen Wiggs client, Tydra Labs, featured in a recent Techcouver article highlighting the company’s innovative approach to biomaterials and the important role intellectual property... Read more
At Oyen Wiggs, the measure that matters most is the trust and satisfaction of our clients. Recognition resulting from independent market research and feedback from those who work with... Read more
