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)...
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What Evidence of Use is Required in a Section 45 Proceeding?
A recent decision by the Trademarks Opposition Board (the “Board”) sheds light on the nature of the evidence a trademark owner may rely upon...
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Federal Court’s Decision is Not a Wash
On July 14, 2026, the Federal Court issued its decision on the long-running case of GEMAK Trust v. Jempak ULC. GEMAK started the action...
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CIPO Releases its 2026−2031 Business Strategy
On 3 July 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) released its 2026-2031 Business Strategy, which covers its vision and priorities over the next...
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Sony Music, Universal Music, and Warner Records Secure Federal Court Shutdown of Stream Ripping Services
Recently, the Federal Court issued its judgment in Arista Records LLC et al. v. John Doe 1 et al., 2026 FC 801, granting a...
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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...
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Federal Court grants default judgment and awards $78,000 in statutory damages in copyright infringement action.
The recent decision in Rayman v. Red Crayon Inc, 2026 FC 951 is a useful reminder that companies do not own copyright in works...
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Supreme Court of Canada Declines to Overturn Prohibition on Patenting Methods of Medical Treatment
The Supreme Court of Canada (the “SCC”) has released its highly anticipated decision in Pharmascience Inc. v. Janssen Inc., 2026 SCC 26, an important...
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TMOB Upholds Electronically Notarized Affidavit and Awards Costs for Misleading Legal Submissions
In the recent decision of Chilly Moose Ltd. v. Moosehead Breweries Limited, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) accepted the admissibility of an electronically notarized...
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CIPO Releases 2025 SME Roundtables Report
On June 10, 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) published “What we heard: CIPO SME Roundtables 2025”, a report on what small and...
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