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Federal Court of Appeal Clarifies Role of Patients When Assessing Confusion for Pharmaceutical Trademarks
Novartis AG is the owner of a Canadian trademark registration for BEOVU for use in relation to pharmaceutical preparations for treating neovascular age-related macular...
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Federal Government Announces Intent to Create an Artist’s Resale Right in Canada
Canadian artists should take note as an Artist’s Resale Right may be on the horizon in Canada. In its 2025 Budget, the Canadian federal...
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Canadian Media vs. OpenAI: Ontario Court Gives a Procedural Greenlight
A group of major Canadian media organizations (the “Plaintiffs”) has scored an early procedural victory against OpenAI in Ontario. Justice Kimmel of the Ontario...
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Federal Court overturns CIPO for failing to follow the law
Once again, the Federal Court has found that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) has failed to follow the jurisprudence on determining patentable subject...
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TMOB Section 45 Decision: Registration Partially Maintained Despite Variation
Trademark registrants take note – a recent decision from the Trademarks Opposition Board (“TMOB”) serves as a reminder of the importance of using your...
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Federal Court of Appeal Decision provides guidance on principle of claim differentiation
In NCS Multistage Inc. v Kobold Corporation, 2025 FCA 187, the Federal Court of Appeal provides a helpful reminder on claims construction, including that...
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Gallagher Benefit Services Maintains Registration of the Trademark OPTIMUM TALENT
At the request of McMillan LLP, the Registrar of Trademarks issued a section 45 notice requiring Gallagher Benefit Services (Canada) Group Inc. to demonstrate...
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Oyen Wiggs recognized in the 2026 Edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada
Oyen Wiggs is honoured to be recognized once again in the Best Law Firms – Canada Region publication (released by Best Lawyers). Best Lawyers...
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A High-Stakes Dose: Supreme Court of Canada to Weigh in on Patenting Methods of Medical Treatments
Attention, pharmaceutical companies and medical practitioners! The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) is poised to revisit one of the most consequential issues in Canadian...
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