IP News

Canadian trademark applicants should be careful in the postal addresses and documents submitted to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). CIPO has issued a...
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In a recent decision, the Federal Court dismissed a motion by Bonafide Health, LLC that sought to introduce new evidence and to conduct a...
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On 2 September 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) launched the Key Technology Expedited Program (KTEP), offering faster examination for patent applications in...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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