CIPO to Modernize Certificates for Granted IP Rights
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (the “CIPO”) is updating the certificates it issues when IP rights are granted. As of September 1, 2020 the CIPO has begun sending modernized... Read more
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Film about pivotal Canadian patent case attracting controversy
A film depicting a fictionalized version of the story behind one of Canada’s leading patent law cases, Monsanto Canada Inc. v. Schmeiser, 2004 SCC 34 is drawing controversy for... Read more
HTC Files Patent Application for Foldable Smartphone
HTC Corporation filed a U.S. patent application, recently published as publication no. US 2020/0267245 for a foldable smartphone. The publication shows a mobile device with a detailed hinge mechanism... Read more
Remote Working May not be as Simple as Logging in from Anywhere if Patent Protection is Desired
With the world in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations have transitioned their workforces to remote working. For some employees that may mean working outside of... Read more
York University v The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (Access Copyright) (2020 FCA 77)
A recent decision from the Federal Court of Appeal addresses the extent of fair dealing as it relates to copyright, and whether tariffs set by copyright collectives are mandatory.... Read more
The Metes and Bounds of Section 53.1 Begin to Take Shape
Section 53.1 of the Patent Act Section 53.1 of the Patent Act came into force on 30 October 2019 and contemplates the introduction of a patent’s prosecution history during... Read more
Canadian Law Awards 2020
Oyen Wiggs is honored to be recognized as one of the Excellence Award Recipients – IP Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the Canadian Law Awards. The inaugural Canadian... Read more
Best Lawyers 2021
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
Oyen Wiggs Partner George Kondor, Q.C. Explains Color Marks in a Recent Interview with Artisan Distillers Canada
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
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