It is safe to say that 2019 was a good year for Canadian sports. In June, the Toronto Raptors became the first Canadian National Basketball Association (NBA) team to win…
Category: Trademarks
Packaging is Prime Area for Delivering on Green Innovation
Every April 26, the World Intellectual Property Organization celebrates World IP Day. This year’s theme is “Innovation for a Green Future”, which celebrates how intellectual property (IP) law can support…
POLICY QUESTIONS REGARDING PROTECTION OF SCENT MARKS
One of the cutting-edge topics in trademark law today is the issue of non-conventional trademarks. As per the Indian Trade Marks Act a ‘mark’ includes a device, brand, heading, label,…
Chiefs Win While Indigenous People Lose: Use of Indigenous Symbols, Names, and Practices in Sports
In this year’s Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in what was another memorable title game. Like every Super Bowl, the event was highlighted by…
International IP protection made easier: Learn about the Five IP Treaties that Canada has joined
For Canadian businesses looking to enter new global markets or expand their presence in them, the Government of Canada’s implementation of five international treaties will help. The Canadian Intellectual Property…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Seek Global Trademark Protection of “Sussex Royal” Brand
On December 31 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle filed a world trademark application for SUSSEX ROYAL THE FOUNDATION OF THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX. On January 1, 2020,…