Books Titles Unregistrable as Trademarks in Canada
Federal Court decision suggeste that book titles are prima facie not properly registrable trade-marks in Canada
VANOC Seeing Red over Marketing Campaign
Another marketing campaign has attracted criticism from the Vancouver Organizing Committe for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games (VANOC). A story today reports that Scotiabank’s ... Continued
ICSC Whistler 2010
This article summarizes the International Council of Shopping Centers’ 2010 Whistler Conference.
Consultation by CIPO on Madrid and Singapore Treaties
CIPO recently launched a new consulation on possible Canadian accession to Madrid Protocol and Singapore Treaty
Limiting Extensions of Time in Examination
Further to an earlier post, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) has announced a change in practice with respect to the granting of extensions of ... Continued
SEC Requires Enhanced Disclosure for Proxies, Registration Statements and Annual Reports
The SEC now requires enhanced disclosure for proxies, registration statements and annual reports.
New Law Would Affect Canadian Corporations with Mining, Oil or Gas Activities in Developing Countries
A potential new law will affect Canadian corporations with mining, oil or gas activities in developing countries.
Nasdaq Requires 10 Minutes Advance Notice of Material Change Disclosure
NASDAQ will now require 10 minutes advance notice of material change disclosure.
Christmas Came Early for Alberta and Nova Scotia Insurers
On December 15, 2009, the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal from a trial court’s decision that upheld the 2003 Nova Scotia legislation ... Continued
GLAMOUR’s Appeal Denied
Federal Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal over GLAMOUR trade-mark dispute
Wal-Mart Wins Anti-union Battle at Supreme Court of Canada
On November 27, 2009, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered its much awaited decision on an employer’s right to cease operations for alleged anti-union reasons. ... Continued
Change isn’t Always Bad: Court Upholds Employment Contract Despite Change in Position of Employee
Sometimes a change in an employee’s duties or position results in such a fundamental shift in his or her relationship with the employer, such that ... Continued