Federal Court Rejects New Evidence in Trademark Appeal
In a recent decision, the Federal Court dismissed a motion by Bonafide Health, LLC that sought to introduce new evidence and to conduct a cross-examination in its appeal of... Read more
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CIPO Fast Tracks Critical Minerals Patents
On 2 September 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) launched the Key Technology Expedited Program (KTEP), offering faster examination for patent applications in designated technology areas. The program’s... Read more
Recent TMOB Decision Shows That Sometimes, Establishing Use in a Section 45 Proceeding Is Straightforward
In the recent decision of BCF S.E.N.C.R.L./BCF LLP v Cölner Hofbräu P. Josef Früh Holding KG, 2026 TMOB 164, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) maintained a registration for the... Read more
Recent Federal Court of Appeal Decisions Confirm Strict Application of the Due Care Standard
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
Canada’s New Patent Term Adjustment System
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
Bill 96 and Trademarks in Quebec – What You Should Know
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
Nine Oyen Wiggs Lawyers Recognized in the 2027 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada
At Oyen Wiggs, the measure that matters most is the trust and satisfaction of our clients. But recognition from the lawyers who work alongside us, and across from us,... Read more
Oyen Wiggs welcomes Allison Spring
Oyen Wiggs is pleased to welcome Allison Spring as our Articling Student. Allison earned her B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of British Columbia and recently completed her Juris... Read more
Oyen Wiggs Instrumental in Global Patent Cup Sailing Event 2026 in Vancouver
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