This article originally appeared in The Hill Times, issue dated February 17, 2021. With Canadians’ mounting frustration and the dwindling prospects of exiting this pandemic any time soon, it is vital that we…
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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,…
The New Experimentation Right in Canadian Patent Law
Amendments to the Patent Act, passed in 2018 to replace a prior clumsily worded provision enacted 25 years earlier, state that a patent or certificate of supplementary protection is not…
Top Innovative Projects for Mental Illness Awareness Week
This week, Canada celebrates Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) from October 6 to October 12. MIAW was designed to increase Canadians’ knowledge and understanding of mental illness. It was created…
A Recipe for Protection - A look at trademarks in the restaurant industry
There’s no denying that the restaurant business is a primary gateway to the workforce for many, with well over 1.2 million Canadians being employed through this $80 billion industry. While…
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IP Year in Review 2017 - A Year of Promises Made, Kept, and Abandoned
This past year marks a year where the Government of Canada engaged more than ever on the IP front. The Government of Canada’s announcement of a National IP Strategy was…