Some Canadian law professors have suggested that the Canadian government target pharmaceutical patents owned by American companies in response to recent tariffs imposed by the US government. This could... Read more
A Vancouver lawyer has won a default judgement against a former client for posting an allegedly defamatory online review. In awarding $1, the judge cited a lack of evidence... Read more
A proposal to update the European Union’s copyright laws has proved contentious with respect to Article 13. Article 13 relates to the use of protected content by online services.... Read more
There is a paucity of comprehensive analysis on the Canadian jurisprudence that has shaped the prohibition of methods of medical treatment from patentability. Contrary to the United States, methods... Read more
Since the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (the “CIPO”)’s release of a Practice Notice on 9 November 2016 clarifying its practice with respect to the registrability of geographical names as... Read more
A regular patent application requires carefully and thoroughly drafting a patent specification and claims, and is best prepared with the assistance of a patent agent. A provisional patent application... Read more
The 2018 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory recognizes Bruce Green, Gavin Manning, David McGruder and Hilton Sue for excellence in their field. The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory... Read more
Big ideas can change the world, but even the most important inventions face significant challenges in the early stages of development, financing, and commercialization. Oyen Wiggs is committed to... Read more
Whether they are visiting our office or our website, clients come to Oyen Wiggs for clear, effective guidance for protecting their innovations. Last year, we partnered with fSquared Marketing,... Read more
Stephanie Melnychuk will be presenting a workshop with Small Business BC on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 to help entrepreneurs to learn about protecting your business. Our lawyers regularly present seminars on intellectual property through ...Read More
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