TMOB Refuses Application on Descriptiveness and Non-Use Grounds
In Hello Nori Inc. v. Sushi Nozawa, LLC, 2025 TMOB 95, the Trademarks Opposition Board (the “TMOB”) refused an application to register a design mark featuring the words THE... Read more
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CIPO RELEASES PRACTICE NOTICE REGARDING THE USE OF AI IN PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE TMOB
On 4 June 2025, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) released a practice notice regarding the use of AI in proceedings before the Trademarks Opposition Board (“TMOB”). In brief,... Read more
Bill 96: An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Quebec comes into force on June 1, 2025.
We previously reported on the significant changes to the Charter of the French Language introduced through Bill 96, which was enacted in June 2022. Those changes are now set... 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
The Due Care Standard for Reinstatement of Patents and Patent Applications
Introduction This article will outline the due care standard for reinstatement of Canadian patents and patent applications, and how the standard has been applied. Beginning on the second anniversary... Read more
Oyen Wiggs Welcome our Summer Student for 2025
We are pleased to welcome our summer student, Howard Hu, to the firm. Howard joined us in early May and is currently completing his JD at the Peter A.... Read more
Oyen Wiggs Lawyers Recognized in Lexpert® Ranking
Oyen Wiggs is proud to announce the recognition of four of its lawyers, David McGruder, Gavin Manning, Thomas Bailey and Hilton Sue as leading lawyers in the area of... Read more
Oyen Wiggs Named in Canadian Lawyer’s “Top Intellectual Property Boutiques” for 2024 – 2025
We’re proud to announce that Oyen Wiggs has been named one of the “Top Intellectual Property Boutiques“ in Canada by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. “These firms have been commended for... Read more