Vested versus Contingent Interests
Recent case endorses longstanding preference of holding that an interest has vested, if the language of the will can support that interpretation.
The Security Deposit–Effective Security for the Landlord?
A recent Alberta case [Alignvest Private Debt Ltd. v. Surefire Industries., 2015 ABQB 148] reminds us of the limitations of the security deposit.
Does the Court Have Power to Cure a Defective Will?
Recent case cures deficiency in will that did not comply with execution requirements.
Playing Nice: CIPO to accept applications with Nice Classifications this fall
In a milestone step towards harmonization of Canada’s trademark regime with most other developed countries, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced yesterday that starting ... Continued
Recent Additions to the Technology and Intellectual Property Group
We are pleased to welcome two recent additions to our Technology and Intellectual Property Group: Monica Sharma and Kwan Loh. Monica is Associate Counsel with ... Continued
Bill C-59 Receives Royal Assent – Certain amendments to the Trademarks Act, Copyright Act, the Patent Act and the Industrial Designs Act
The above Bill is an omnibus budget bill which also contains the following amendments affecting intellectual property in Canada: Force majeure – Under this provision, ... Continued
Alert: Significant Changes to Canadian Design Law Expected in 2016
Superior visual aesthetics are an important competitive advantage in many market sectors, including fashion, housewares and consumer electronics. Intellectual property protection has long been available ... Continued
C’est vrai: Québec government to continue seeking use of French on store signage
Quebec government to continue seeking use of French on store signage where trade-marks and business names are otherwise displayed in English
Negligent Acts During Policy Period but Resultant Damage After: When did the “Accident” Occur?
In a judgment released in May 2015 in Canadian Northern Shield Insurance Company v. Intact Insurance Company, the BC Supreme Court decided whether an insurer had ... Continued
Recruitment Update
All positions for 2016/2017 regular articles have been filled and we will not be participating in the hiring cycle for this year (August 2015). We ... Continued
New Crowdfunding Exemptions for Startups and Early Stage Businesses
With the popularity of crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Rockethub in recent years, crowdfunding has become an increasingly attractive way for startups and smaller ... Continued
Proposed Prospectus Exemption for Retail Investors
On April 16, 2015, the securities regulatory authorities in British Columbia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan published for comment a proposed prospectus exemption that would, subject ... Continued