Electronic Documents and the Enforceability of Electronic Signatures
While physical distancing rules are likely to remain in effect for the foreseeable future, businesses must continue forward in the context of what is now ... Continued
Rights of an IP Licensee Following the Insolvency of a Licensor
As technology companies continue to try and navigate the coronavirus pandemic, there are a number of questions that continue to arise related to performance under ... Continued
Two Thoughts on Zoom’s Copyright Clause
Zoom has attracted significant attention of late—both positive (allowing people to stay connected in distant times) and negative (concerns over platform security and the use ... Continued
COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions for Technology and Emerging Companies
How do I apply for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy?
CIPO Further Extends Trademark Deadlines Until at Least May 1, 2020 Due to COVID-19
As noted earlier, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office had extended deadlines falling between March 16, 2020 and March 31, 2020 automatically until April 1, 2020. ... Continued
The Utility of Recent Force Majeure Amendments to Canadian Trademark Law
In 2014 and 2015, Canada passed a number of amendments to its Trademarks Act allowing for extensions of time due to unforeseen circumstances. These amendments ... Continued
CIPO Extends Trademark Deadlines until at least April 1, 2020 due to COVID-19
On account of the COVID-19 situation, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has just announced that all deadlines falling between March 16, 2020 and March 31, ... Continued
2020 Annual Review of Law & Practice Published
CLE BC’s perennially awaited Annual Review of Law & Practice has recently been released. Now in its 29th edition, the book highlights key developments of ... Continued
WTR 1000 Recognizes Neil Melliship, Jeffrey Vicq and the Clark Wilson Trademark Team
Neil Melliship and Jeffrey Vicq have once again been named to the World Trademark Review’s prestigious WTR 1000. In addition, Clark Wilson’s entire Trademark team ... Continued
Warm Welcome to Zakhir Nathoo
Clark Wilson is pleased to welcome Zakhir Nathoo to our growing Technology Transactions Group. Zakhir’s goal for our clients in the technology sector is to ... Continued
Update on the Federal Government’s Proposed Changes to the Taxation of Employee Stock Options
Last June, we provided the bulletin below outlining the Federal government’s proposed changes to the tax treatment of employee stock options, and indicated the Federal ... Continued
Congratulations to Clark Wilson’s Newest Partners
We are pleased to announce the appointment of five new partners, effective January 2020: Athar Malik Intellectual Property | Information Technology | Higher Learning Procuring, ... Continued