Canadian Copyright Law Updates
This article reviews material developments in Canadian legislation, case law, and practice in the area of copyright in 2020. All references in this article to ... Continued
Clark Wilson Lawyers Named in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Clark Wilson is pleased to share our recognitions in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®. Congratulations to the lawyers and groups who have been ... Continued
2021 Annual Review of Law & Practice Published
The 30th edition of CLE BC’s eagerly awaited Annual Review of Law & Practice has now been released. The book highlights key developments in all ... Continued
More WTR 1000 recognition: Athar Malik newly named; Neil Melliship and Jeffrey Vicq return
The World Trademark Review’s prestigious WTR 1000 is the only standalone publication recommending individual practitioners and their firms exclusively in the trademark field. It identifies ... Continued
Wheat Kings and Alleged Wrongdoings: The Tragically Hip Sues Mill Street over “100th Meridian” Beer
On February 9, 2021, THE Incorporated – better known as “The Tragically Hip” or “The Hip” – filed a Statement of Claim (the “Claim”) in ... Continued
Athar Malik Joins INTA to Discuss Changes to Canada’s Trademark System
On December 9, 2020, Athar Malik will be part of a panel discussion hosted by the International Trademark Association. Last year, the most significant changes ... Continued
Bricks and Mortar or Online Order? Federal Court of Appeal decides what Constitutes Trademark “Use” in Association with Hotel Services
Over the last few decades, Courts in Canada have grappled with whether “hotel services” and “motel services” can be performed in Canada in the absence ... Continued
CIPO Issues Blanket Extension to Trademark Deadlines (Again): Until August 31, 2020
After previously announcing what was supposed to have been the final (for now) blanket extension of time, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has made yet ... Continued
Government Funded Initiatives to Support B.C.’s Tech Sector
Recently, a number of initiatives which are being funded by the government have been announced that specifically target B.C.’s technology sector. In particular, at the ... Continued
CIPO Issues Notice of Final Blanket Extension (for now)
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has just published notice of its decision to further extend the “designated days” period on account of continuing COVID-19 disruptions. Since the ... Continued
Webinar: Changing World, Changing Tech: Quick Technology Law Tips
In this practical, one-hour session directed towards the private sector, learn about these topics: Contracting for Technology Solutions in a Rush Adopting Remote Working Tools ... Continued
CIPO Again Extends Trademark Deadlines Due to COVID-19: Until August 10, 2020
Now for the eight time, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has again extended its earlier automatic extensions on account of continuing COVID-19 disruptions, until at ... Continued