The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) recently announced the 2020 Patents for Humanity winners. The Patents for Humanity program aims to help recognize and promote inventions that... Read more
A welcoming decision for hotel trademark owners: “hotel services” and “motel services” can potentially be performed in Canada in the absence of physical hotel premises, according to the Federal... Read more
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has recently released its 2020 Global Innovation Index (GII) jointly with Cornell University, INSEAD and the 2020 GII Knowledge Partners: The Confederation of Indian Industry,... Read more
Patenting personalized medicine in Canada is a growth industry right now. In a recent article in IAM’s Life Science 2020, two of our Oyen Wiggs lawyers, Jennifer A Marles... Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a much-anticipated trademark opinion in the United States Patent and Trademark Office v Booking.com B.V. No. 19-46 (S. Ct. June 30, 2020). This case... Read more
With courthouse closures and law firms quick to implement remote working policies, the COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact beyond the realm of public health. As the virus continues... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is pleased to announce that eight of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada in... Read more
A color can function as a trademark to distinguish one’s products from those of others in the marketplace. Under certain circumstances, colors can be protected as registered trademarks. An... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is pleased to welcome Nick Garner to the firm as Senior Counsel. Nick brings with him a wealth of experience as a practicing lawyer in Intellectual Property for... Read more
