CIPO is taking steps to modernize the Manual of Patent Office Practice (MOPOP), the Trademarks Examination Manual (TEM) and Industrial Design Office Practice Manual using the Qweri publishing platform. ... Read more
IBM has recently secured a patent for drones that deliver drinks to individuals in an office based on their cognitive state. The patent claims a method for delivering a... Read more
In an attempt to appeal to millennials, Proctor & Gamble has applied to register the commonplace acronyms “LOL”, “WTF”, “NBD” and “FML” as trademarks in the United States in... 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
Oyen Wiggs is pleased to announce that seven of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada in the field of intellectual... 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
Jennifer Marles will be presenting a workshop with Small Business BC on Wednesday, September 19, 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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