Publications

Trademark distinctiveness is an examination criterion that was introduced to Canadian trademarks law on June 17, 2019, the day on which amendments to the...
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Pending amendments to Canada’s Trademarks Act that restricts the current official mark scheme may provide another strategy for applicants who wish to register marks...
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Last year, in the decision of Yves Choueifaty v. Attorney General of Canada, 2020 FC 837  (“Choueifaty”), the Federal Court rejected the “problem and...
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The global spread of COVID-19 has challenged scientists to accelerate research and development in the race to find a safe and effective vaccine against...
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Near the end of 2020, the US passed a $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill, which received global news coverage. What received less news coverage...
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On 17 October 2020, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee approved China’s new patent law, which will come into force on 1 June 2021....
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One manner of protecting computer software in Canada is by owning copyright in the underlying code. Under Canadian law, copyright subsists in both the...
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With the world in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations have transitioned their workforces to remote working. For some employees that...
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A recent decision from the Federal Court of Appeal addresses the extent of fair dealing as it relates to copyright, and whether tariffs set...
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Section 53.1 of the Patent Act Section 53.1 of the Patent Act came into force on 30 October 2019 and contemplates the introduction of...
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