Oyen Wiggs' Lawyers have expertise in a variety of technical and scientific disciplines. This gives us the bench-strength to satisfy all of our clients' IP needs.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued a final rule establishing a separate design patent practitioner bar, allowing practitioners who are admitted to this bar to... Read more
On December 1, 2023, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) will implement changes regarding the Practice in trademark opposition proceedings and the Practice in section 45 proceedings. The majority of the changes... Read more
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has published the World Intellectual Property Indicators 2023 Report (the “2023 WIPI Report”). The 2023 WIPI Report provides data and statistics on trends in... Read more
The IP Assist program from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) offers financial assistance and a range of intellectual property and advisory services... Read more
Crocs are, as many know, foam clogs. Initially developed as a boating shoe, Crocs were launched in 2001 at a boat show in Florida and quickly became a... Read more
Most of us are familiar with traditional trademarks comprising words and designs. Many businesses now recognize, however, the growing importance of so-called non-traditional trademarks, which are now registrable pursuant... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is pleased to announce that eight of our lawyers have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada in the... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is pleased to announce that James Nottingham and Maxwell Guld have joined the firm as Associate lawyers after summering and articling with the firm. James assists clients... Read more
Oyen Wiggs is proud to announce the recognition of five of its lawyers, David McGruder, Thomas Bailey, Gavin Manning, Jennifer Marles, and Hilton Sue as leading lawyers in the... Read more