In Products Unlimited, Inc. v. Five Seasons Comfort Limited, the Federal Court provided guidance on recently amended subsection 56(5) of the Trademarks Act and the factors it will consider... Read more
A trademark application in Canada may be objected to by a trademark examiner on a number of grounds, including if the trademark consists of a term that is considered... Read more
Since April 1, 2025, the Trademarks Regulations has permitted the Registrar to order costs, on request, against a party in summary trademark expungement proceedings (also known as Section 45... 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
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
Oyen Wiggs is honoured to be recognized once again in the Best Law Firms – Canada Region publication (released by Best Lawyers). Best Lawyers is widely regarded as the... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is pleased to announce that nine of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada in the... Read more
