The United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) has proposed a set of amendments to the rules that govern inter partes review (“IPR”) and post grant review (“PGR”)... Read more
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Jury Speaks in Favour of Sonos
On 26 May 2023, a jury in the US found Google to have infringed one of Sonos Inc.’s patents pertaining to smart-speakers. The jury decided that Google had to... Read more
Taco Bell Tackles “Taco Tuesday”
On Tuesday, 16 May 2023, Taco Bell filed a petition to the US Patent and Trademark Office to cancel its competitors’ US trademark registrations for “Taco Tuesday.” Gregory’s Restaurant... Read more
Crocs evolves from a boating shoe to Brand of the Year and defends its brand
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
Non-Traditional Trademarks in Canada
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
An Overview of European Unitary Patents and the Unified Patent Court
Starting this year, a new agreement called the Unified Patent Court Agreement (the “UPCA”) is coming to Europe. 17 countries have already agreed to it, and others may join... Read more
Oyen Wiggs Lawyers Recognized in Lexpert Ranking
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
Oyen Wiggs Sponsors Session at the 8th Annual Life Sciences BC Access to Innovation Conference
Oyen Wiggs is thrilled to sponsor a session at the Life Sciences BC 8th Annual Access to Innovation conference which will be held on February 23rd in the Vancouver... Read more
Congratulations to Christina Kwok
Oyen Wiggs congratulates Christina Kwok who has become a Partner of the Firm. Christina assists clients with all aspects of identifying, protecting and benefiting from their intellectual property, with... Read more