Intellectual property

Dario Pietrantonio appointed managing director of ROBIC

Dario Pietrantonio appointed managing director of ROBIC

This comes after IPH acquired ROBIC in November 2023

Federal Court confirms trademark infringement in a dispute between two fashion boutiques

Federal Court confirms trademark infringement in a dispute between two fashion boutiques

The court found that the infringing mark is likely to cause confusion among consumers

Federal Court denies energy company's bid to amend copyright claim

Federal Court denies energy company's bid to amend copyright claim

Court highlighted the need for specificity and clarity in pleadings, especially in copyright cases

Federal Court refuses to award personal costs against plaintiff's counsel in IP dispute

Federal Court refuses to award personal costs against plaintiff's counsel in IP dispute

His conduct was 'detrimental and unbecoming' but did not justify a personal costs award: court

Government collaboration announced to promote IP protection

Government collaboration announced to promote IP protection

The partnership aims to assist Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises, academia and innovators

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: Dec. 4, 2023 update

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: Dec. 4, 2023 update

Five law firms made announcements