Intellectual property

Focus on intellectual property

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

Jul 29, 2026

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

Federal Court grants ‘solicitor’s eyes only’ order in fashion brand trademark infringement suit

Jul 24, 2026

Order covers confidential commercial data

Federal Court grants ‘solicitor’s eyes only’ order in fashion brand trademark infringement suit

Court affirms arbitral award worth over $19.7M in dispute over joint IP rights for radio technology

Jul 22, 2026

Company tried to sell rights to shareholder via IP transfer agreement without telling other party

Court affirms arbitral award worth over $19.7M in dispute over joint IP rights for radio technology

AI-generated content and intellectual property protection in Canada

Jul 21, 2026

Lawyers say overly relying on AI for software design and creative work risks losing protection under Canadian law

AI-generated content and intellectual property protection in Canada