Canada: Trademark

Trademark applicants should be aware that examination timelines for trademarks have decreased significantly.

Estate planning often focuses on tangible assets – homes, bank accounts, and personal belongings.

Some people leave behind a legacy. Ozzy Osbourne left behind a brand manual.

People often find themselves in a situation where they have been wronged and want to seek legal recourse but struggle to identify the wrongdoer, locate evidence they need, or even trace money that was taken from them.

The crux of one's rights in a trademark lies in use of the mark. Upon issuance of a trademark registration, we advise owners that it is important to use the trademark on an ongoing basis...

Since the start of the year, Canadian consumers and businesses have rallied behind the "Elbows Up!" movement and are looking to "buy Canadian".

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.

La Cour du Québec a récemment rendu une des rares décisions concernant l'affichage des marques de commerce et la conformité à la Charte de la langue française (la « Charte »)...

In Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne v. Coors Brewing Company (Coors), the Federal Court upheld a decision of the Registrar of Trademarks...