Canada: Trademark

In Louis Vuitton Malletier SA v. Wang, 2026 FC 1244, the Federal Court found the Defendant, Audrey Wang also known as Ni Ni Yang also known as Ni Yang (Ms. Wang), guilty of contempt for breaching a permanent injunction in the 2019 judgment, Louis Vuitton Malletier SA v. Wang, 2019 FC 1389 (the 2019 Injunction), which prohibited her from infringing Louis Vuitton’s trademarks, depreciating the value of the trademarks, and engaging in passing off. The Court found beyond a reasonable doubt that Ms. Wang offered for sale and sold counterfeit Louis Vuitton goods, notwithstanding her knowledge of the 2019 Injunction.

Canada's intellectual property landscape has undergone significant transformation with the April 2025 trademark amendments, March 2026 CIPO patent guidance on software and AI, and evolving trade secret protections.

Canada's intellectual property laws provide comprehensive protection through federal legislation covering patents, copyrights, and trademarks. The country has signed major international agreements including TRIPS, CPTPP...

Découvrez les facteurs clés pour optimiser votre stratégie d'enregistrement de marques de commerce : quelles marques protéger en priorité, dans quels territoires investir, et comment choisir entre les systèmes nationaux, régionaux ou internationaux. Explorez les avantages et inconvénients de chaque approche pour maximiser la protection de vos actifs de propriété intellectuelle tout en maîtrisant vos coûts.

Taylor Swift's recent trademark filings with the USPTO may represent a groundbreaking strategy to protect her voice and likeness from artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes and unauthorized digital replicas. Could this approach become a template for other public figures seeking to combat AI misuse through intellectual property law? The entertainment industry is no longer waiting for legislatures to catch up with rapid advances in AI technology.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has unveiled its strategic roadmap for the next five years, introducing significant changes to patent and trademark systems including accelerated examination pathways and a potential provisional patent option. These reforms aim to reduce barriers for innovators while aligning IP protection with Canada's economic priorities in emerging technologies.

Selecting the right trademark is crucial for business success, but not all marks are created equal. This guide explores the spectrum of trademark strength—from coined words to generic terms—and reveals why conducting thorough clearance searches before adoption can save businesses from costly litigation and forced rebranding.

Choosing a strong trademark is crucial for business success, but not all words, designs, and signs hold equal value. This article explores the key factors to consider when selecting a trademark and verifying its availability for both use and registration, examining the spectrum from inherently strong invented words to weaker descriptive terms.

Counterfeiting and trademark infringement have evolved beyond traditional marketplaces, creating complex challenges in both physical and digital spaces. Graham Hood and Tamara Céline Winegust discuss practical strategies for brand protection, from border enforcement to online monitoring, and explain why businesses need coordinated, proactive approaches tailored to their specific markets and products.