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When Trademarks Fall To Pieces: EUIPO Invalidates Rubik's Cube Design Trademark

Following a recent decision by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to invalidate Spin Master's Rubik's Cube trademark in the EU...

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Shift Law

CIPO Announces End To Accelerated Trademark Examination, Upcoming Changes To Pre-approved Terms, And Anticipated Nine-month Wait Times To Examination, Suggesting Examination Backlog Is Now Under Control

On July 16, 2025, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced new practices related to trademark examination and the acceptance of recommendations for pre-approved goods and services.

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Smart & Biggar

Tariffs And Counterfeits - A Silver Lining?

The recent imposition of tariffs by the United States may assist anti-counterfeiting efforts, both in the United States and Canada.

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Deeth Williams Wall LLP

Paws For Thought: DOGKIND Trademark Application Refused

In a recent decision, the Trademarks Opposition Board ("TMOB") refused a trademark application for DOGKIND, finding it was confusingly similar to the already registered trademark, PETKIND.

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Goodmans LLP

Licensing vs. Franchising: Understanding The Difference In Ontario

Pacific Legal PC

Federal Court Clarifies The Evidentiary Burden To Satisfy The Bojangles Test In Trademark Oppositions

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Shift Law

Canadian Consultation On Proposed Changes To The Madrid System Principle Of Dependency

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Cassels

The High Cost Of Fashion Dupes: Trademark And Design Infringement And A View From The North

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Gilbert's LLP

Compelling Third-Party Disclosure: The Power Of Norwich Orders

Canada Litigation

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McKercher LLP

Use Of Trademark By A Licensed Subsidiary Benefits The Owner Of The Trademark

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Navigating "Made In Canada" Claims In 2025

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Fogler, Rubinoff LLP

Innovation, Science And Economic Development Canada's ("ISED") Indigenous Intellectual Property Program

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Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

The Trademark Four(Mula): Enforcement And Risk Mitigation

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

(Don't) Keep It In The Family: Federal Court Grants Solicitor's Eyes Only Protection In Trademark Dispute Between Family Companies

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Frustration Of Contract: When Performance Becomes Impossible

Canada Employment

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McCague Borlack LLP

Tokenized Carbon Credits: How Blockchain Is Revolutionizing Carbon Markets

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Implications Of The GENIUS Act On Stablecoins In Canada

Canada Technology

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Miller Thomson LLP

Using COVID-19 Benefits Fraudulently Will Get You Charged With Tax Evasion By The CRA

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Timing Isn't Everything: Termination Upon Return From A Protected Leave Of Absence

Canada Employment

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Fasken

CIPO Updates Industrial Design Office Practice Manual – What Applicants Should Know

Those who have applied for, or are looking to apply for, industrial design protection in Canada should be aware that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)...

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

The Popularity Of Buying Local And Its Impact On Trademarks

In recent years, local trademarks and products have been attracting growing interest from consumers. This trend can be explained by the ability of local players to better understand...

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BCF Business Law

La popularité croissante de l'achat local et l'impact sur les marques de commerce

Depuis quelques années, les marques et produits locaux suscitent un intérêt croissant auprès des consommateurs. Cette tendance s'explique notamment par la capacité des acteurs...

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BCF Business Law

Coup d'œil sur les nouvelles règles de PIO concernant le financement des services juridiques en PI pour les entreprises de l'Ontario

En réponse directe aux commentaires reçus et à l'évolution des besoins des entreprises d'innovation de l'Ontario en matière de propriété intellectuelle, Propriété intellectuelle Ontario (PIO) a annoncé deux...

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Miller Thomson LLP

What The Canuck?! Understanding Scandalous, Obscene And Immoral Marks In Canada

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Smart & Biggar

Québec's New Language Law Changes: Is Your Business Compliant?

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Random Trademark Summary Cancellation Proceedings In Canada: What You Need To Know

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Gowling WLG

TMOB Refuses Application On Descriptiveness And Non-Use Grounds

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Trademarks En Français: Navigating Québec's Language Laws

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Dentons

CIPO Releases Practice Notice Regarding The Use Of AI In Proceedings Before The TMOB

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Recent Charter Of The French Language Decision Affecting Trademarks In Signage And Advertising

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Fasken

New Practice Notice For The Trademarks Opposition Board On The Use Of Artificial Intelligence

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McMillan LLP

IP Licensing Primer Part Three: Term And Termination

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MLT Aikins LLP

BAY DAYS Coming Soon To Canadian Tire

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Shift Law

Recent Charter Of The French Language Decision Affecting Trademarks In Signage And Advertising

The Court of Québec recently handed down one of very few decisions addressing the display of trademarks, compliance with the Charter of the French Language...

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Fasken

New Practice Notice For The Trademarks Opposition Board On The Use Of Artificial Intelligence

On June 4, 2025, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office published a new practice notice on the use of artificial intelligence ("AI") and the expectations of the Trademarks Opposition Board ("TMOB").

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McMillan LLP

IP Licensing Primer Part Three: Term And Termination

In part one of our IP licensing primer series, we broached the concept of IP licensing and explained how the type of IP...

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MLT Aikins LLP

BAY DAYS Coming Soon To Canadian Tire

As sad as it is to see the end of Canada's oldest retailer, it's nice to know that the Hudson Bay Company's huge portfolio of trademarks, including BAY DAYS and those iconic stripes, is staying in Canada. Many of those trademarks have become more than just trade source indicators.

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Shift Law

Décision récente en matière de Charte de la langue française : impact sur l'affichage des marques de commerce

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Fasken (French)

Quebec's French Language Requirements For Commerce And Business: Reform Of The Charter Of The French Language

This article provides an overview of French language requirements in Quebec for commerce and business under the Charter of the French language (RLRQ c. C-11) (the French Charter) and the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business (RLRQ c. C-11, r. 9) (the Regulation).

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Smart & Biggar

French Language Requirements Of Bill 96 And June 1, 2025: Common Misconceptions

With the approach of June 1st, many of our clients are coming to us to ensure that they are compliant with Bill 96 by the « due date ».

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Exigences de français du Projet de loi 96 et du 1er juin 2025 : idées reçues

Le Projet de loi 96 n'a pas modifié de manière significative les exigences relatives à la disponibilité des sites Web en français au profit du public québécois. Par conséquent, si votre site Web n'est pas conforme, vous êtes déjà non-conformes en date d'aujourd'hui, et l'êtes peut-être depuis un certain temps.

Canada Consumer

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Charter Of The French Language – Quebec Update: Are You Ready For The Changes?

Are you ready for changes to the Charter of the French Language ("Charter") that will come into force on June 1, 2025? Bill 96 was enacted on June 1, 2022, with its various provisions taking effect...

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Federal Court Upholds TMOB Decision Denying Reinstatement Of Abandoned Application

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Robinhood, Maker Of Popular Trading App, Succeeds In Opposing Trademark Application For "Robin Hood" In Canada

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

What Trademark Owners Need To Bear In Mind About The Recent Amendments To The Charter Of The French Language (Bill 96)

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BCF Business Law

Titulaires de marque de commerce ciblés par l'hameçonnage : ne mordez pas à l'hameçon!

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Miller Thomson LLP

The United States Trade Representative Criticizes Canada's IP Enforcement Regime

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Cassels

Faites-vous du commerce électronique au Canada? Voici ce que vous devez savoir

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Fasken (French)

Doing E-Commerce In Canada? Here's What You Need To Know

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Fasken

IP Funding Opportunities To Support Canadian Businesses

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Parlee McLaws

How To Protect Intellectual Property In Agricultural Technology Innovation

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MLT Aikins LLP

IP Assets: A Guide To Maximizing Your Portfolio's Value

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Gowling WLG

Pics Or It Didn't Happen? Federal Court Says Otherwise

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Gilbert's LLP

CIPO Annual Fee Adjustment: 2025 Fees Now In Effect

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Gilbert's LLP

Quebec's New Legal Requirements Relating To Packaging And Signage

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MLT Aikins LLP

Phishing Scams Targeting Trademark Owners: Don't Fall For The Trap!

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Miller Thomson LLP

Trademarks Shake-up: Making Sense Of Recent Changes To Trademarks Practice

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Gilbert's LLP

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Fasken

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Crowe MacKay LLP

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