The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has launched a new service allowing applicants and rights holders to obtain certified electronic copies of official documents, providing a faster and more... Read more
The Trademarks Opposition Board recently rendered its decision in an opposition filed by Gurok Turizm Ve Madencilik Anonim Sirketi (Gurok) against Louis Vuitton’s two Canadian trademark applications for its... Read more
On May 5, 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) issued a preliminary redetermination on the remand of Dusome v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FC 1809 (“Dusome“). In Dusome,... 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
From April 7–11, 2026, the internationally renowned Patent Cup took place in Vancouver, bringing together patent professionals from around the world for a unique blend of competitive sailing and... Read more
We are pleased to welcome our summer students, Howard Hu, Jeevan Thiruchittampalam and Ronald Rout to the firm. Our students joined us in early May. Howard Hu – Before... 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
