Bonhomme, Maclean’s “meilleurs amis”
Update to Maclean’s use of image of Bonhomme (mascot of Quebec Qinter Carnival): settlement reached
The Long and Winding Road – CIPO’s Ongoing Quest for Major Changes to the Trade-marks Act
At a recent International Trademark Association (“INTA”) Roundtable held in Vancouver, BC (the “Roundtable”), a representative from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) commented on ... Continued
Loss of Control of Trademark Constitutes Damages for Passing Off
This blog previously reported on the Federal Court’s decision in Target Event Production Ltd. v. Paul Cheung and Lions Communications Inc. In that January 11, ... Continued
Jeffrey Vicq on possible changes to Canadian trademark practice
Jeffrey Vicq discusses possible changes to Canada’s trademark regime that would involve adopting international trademark laws, in his recent article titled “Report from Canada: Significant ... Continued
Considerations for Exporting Technology Seminar, November 3, 2010
During this comprehensive seminar, our Intellectual Property Group will provide an overview of key considerations when exporting technology to the US and other international markets. ... Continued
Is There a Trademark Enforcement App For That?
News today that Apple is about to obtain a US trademark registration for “THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT”. Filed in 2009, Apple’s initial application covered ... Continued
Fall Technology Breakfast Seminar, October 27, 2010
Members of our Intellectual Property Group will be speaking at an upcoming technology breakfast seminar. Neil Melliship, Michael Roman, Jeffrey Vicq and Larry Munn will ... Continued
Tech & IP seminar at Masters of Digital Media Program
Jeffrey Vicq, Brock Smith and Neil Melliship will be speaking to students (future digital media business owners and executives) in the Masters of Digital Media ... Continued
Bonhomme’s Bad Day
Maclean’s alleged corruption in Quebec City Winter Carnival, alleged trade-mark infringement
Good Faith in Canadian Patent Prosecution
The Canadian Patent Act requires good faith in prosecuting patent applications, mandating that: 73. (1) An application for a patent in Canada shall be deemed ... Continued
Third Time’s The Charm? Significant Canadian Copyright Reform Bill Introduced
In early June, the Conservative government introduced new legislation into Parliament that, if passed, would significantly reform the Canadian Copyright Act. Titled the Copyright Modernization ... Continued
Contempt of Court: Compounding a Trademark and Copyright Breach
Federal Court of Appeal upheld a sentence for contempt, one of several court decisions and orders arising from trade-mark and copyright infringements dating back to the 1990s