Intellectual property

Julie MacDonnell's commitment to equality and access drives legal tech innovator Haloo

Julie MacDonnell's commitment to equality and access drives legal tech innovator Haloo

Her women-led artificial intelligence company aims to even the playing field in the trademark space

Puma loses trademark battle at Federal Court of Appeal

Puma loses trademark battle at Federal Court of Appeal

Puma failed to show that its mark is distinctive and known in Canada: court

Federal Court overturns decision to expunge Watchfinder trademark from registry

Federal Court overturns decision to expunge Watchfinder trademark from registry

Watchfinder trademark had not yet fallen into disuse in Canada

The Madrid Protocol’s impact on the Canadian IP landscape

The Madrid Protocol’s impact on the Canadian IP landscape

Though cost effective, Canadians may take a more conservative approach in use, says Oyen Wiggs' Christina Kwok

In plastics patent case, SCC clarifies the calculation of profits awarded for infringement

In plastics patent case, SCC clarifies the calculation of profits awarded for infringement

Court found 'springboard profits,' profits earned after patent expiry, are also owed to patent holder

Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s Trademarks Branch one of the world’s worst for delays

Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s Trademarks Branch one of the world’s worst for delays

A confluence of factors has made the trademarks processor one of the most delayed, say lawyers