Patagonia Sues Gap for Copying Flap Pocket Design
Patagonia Inc., a high-end outdoor clothing retailer, sued Gap Inc. for allegedly copying their snapped flap pocket it has used on fleece outwear. Only one month after suing Walmart... Read more
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Copyright term extension amendments of the Copyright Act to come into force later this year
Amendments to the Copyright Act introduced in the Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1, which extend the term of copyright in Canada by 20 years from the life of... Read more
Federal Court finds infringement of Crocs’ industrial design
Over the years, Crocs filed a number of lawsuits alleging infringement of its clog shoe designs. One of them was against USA Dawgs. Earlier this year, Crocs obtained a... Read more
Equal Parts Science, Technology, and Intellectual Property Law
The relationship between science, technology, and intellectual property is symbiotic. Whether it is copyright law protecting software, trademark law protecting a brand and goodwill associated with a blockbuster drug... Read more
Review Your Canadian Patent Portfolio before October 3, 2022: Upcoming Changes to the Canadian Patent Rules
Changes to the Canadian patent regime will come into force on October 3, 2022. The most significant changes include the introduction of (i) excess claims fees and (ii) a... Read more
Authoring A.I.
A recent news update on our website reported that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has recently issued a copyright registration where one of the (two) authors named for... Read more
Oyen Wiggs ranked as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms
For a second year, Oyen Wiggs has again been included in the Intellectual Property category of Canada’s Best Law Firms by the Globe & Mail’s Report on Business. The... Read more
Oyen Wiggs welcomes back John Lambert
Oyen Wiggs is very pleased to welcome back John Lambert to the firm. John joined Oyen Wiggs as a summer student in 2017, becoming an associate in 2019. John... Read more
Best Lawyers 2023
Oyen Wiggs is pleased to announce that eight of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada in... Read more
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WHEN: January 11, 2023
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SPEAKING: Karen Chow, Mihaela Hutanu
Karen ChowMihaela HutanuKaren Chow and Mihaela Hutanu will be presenting a workshop with Small Business BC on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 to help entrepreneurs to learn about protecting your business. Our ...Read More
