For startups building valuable technology, intellectual property (“IP”) can be a critical business asset. The AccelerateIP program offers startups access to mentorship and significant funding support for developing and... Read more
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is offering a free one-day event on June 3, 2026 aimed at small and medium enterprises to provide them with knowledge to “Protect,... Read more
In Nielsen Consumer LLC v. Toronto-Dominion Bank, the Federal Court applied its more flexible approach for admitting new evidence in appeals of decisions of the Registrar of Trademarks, as... 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
We are pleased to announce that our firm is a sponsor of Beaver’s Den, a Vancouver-based startup pitching competition designed for startups and early-stage ventures to compete for $100,000+... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is proud to announce the recognition of three of its lawyers, Gavin Manning, David McGruder, and Hilton Sue as leading lawyers in the area of intellectual property... Read more
Oyen Wiggs partner, Hilton Sue, KC, has been appointed King’s Counsel (KC) in recognition of exceptional contributions to the legal profession in British Columbia. The KC designation is conferred... Read more
