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Intellectual property

European Court of Justice sides with IKEA in infringement bout over brand’s use in Belgian campaign

Court found that the campaign may have significantly harmed the furniture company’s reputation

Sep 08, 2026

European Court of Justice sides with IKEA in infringement bout over brand’s use in Belgian campaign

Canadian music rights org sues AI music generator Suno for copyright infringement

Sep 02, 2026

US music publishers and European music rights orgs have previously filed similar claims against Suno

Canadian music rights org sues AI music generator Suno for copyright infringement

Trademarks Opposition Board keeps registration of chemical provider’s mark for antifouling agents

Aug 18, 2026

Owner showed use of trademark via intellectual property counsel’s affidavit

Trademarks Opposition Board keeps registration of chemical provider’s mark for antifouling agents

Focus on intellectual property

Jul 29, 2026

Every month, Canadian Lawyer will produce a series of articles on a theme affecting the legal profession. All coverage through the month can be found here

Focus on intellectual property

Trademarks Opposition Board orders expungement of Moosehead Breweries mark for lager beer

Jul 29, 2026

Order wholly maintains two trademark registrations, amends three others

Trademarks Opposition Board orders expungement of Moosehead Breweries mark for lager beer

Patent litigation in Canada at record low despite capable courts

Jul 29, 2026

Lawyers say rights holders with global portfolios are overlooking Canada

Patent litigation in Canada at record low despite capable courts