It was a thrilling tale of will they, won’t they, but in the end Canada and the US agreed on a trade deal, which was signed today by Canada, the…
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Target’s Plaid Scarves: Drawing Inspiration or Trademark Infringement?
British fashion-house Burberry is known for its $500 scarves, which are easily recognizable thanks to the brand’s iconic checked pattern. However, with the rise of high-quality imitation designer products, it…
The Confusing Side of Offensive Marks: Matal v Tam’s Implications
The Supreme Court of the United States’ decision in the 2017 case of Matal v Tam (“Matal”) has important implications for trademark law inside and outside of the United States.” …
Blockchain on Every Street Corner – Walmart and the Rise of Mainstream Blockchain Patents
Walmart’s American patents and reported patent-related activities over the last few months show just how common blockchain-based technology is going to become in the immediate future. Walmart currently holds such patents…
Balancing FRAND Commitments and Corporate Interests: Innovative SMEs Square Up Against Industry-leading Standard Essential Patent (SEP) Portfolios
This past summer, several of our members had the opportunity to attend the Canadian Telecom Summit hosted in Toronto featuring a wide-range of discussions ranging from expansions in telecommunication protocols…
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How the IP Strategy Could Transform Canadian Innovation
This article was originally published by The Centre for International Governance Innovation. It was a “hallelujah moment,” so to speak, when the Government of Canada announced its national Intellectual Property…