Copyright or Trademark Protection? Sometimes, It’s Both.
In general parlance the terms “copyright”, “trademark”, and “patent” are often incorrectly interchanged, much to the chagrin of IP practitioners. While all three types of ... Continued
Case Study – Gregory Crowder and Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia v. Attorney General of British Columbia, 2019 BCSC 1824
On February 11, 2019, the Lieutenant Governor in Council (“LGC”) amended the Supreme Court Civil Rules to limit the use of experts in vehicle actions. ... Continued
Communication Breakdown: Canadian Quirks in Madrid International Trademark Filing System Can Trip Up Foreign Practitioners
As reported previously in our Canadian Trademark Blog, Canada finally joined the Madrid international trademark filing system on June 17, 2019. While this is welcome ... Continued
Here’s What You Need To Know About Election Day Employment Law
The Canadian Federal Election is just two weeks away. As a business owner or employer, here’s what you need to know. Under the Canada Elections ... Continued
Render Unto Caesar: Supreme Court of Canada Issues First Decision Considering the Scope of Crown Copyright
On September 26, 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada (the “Court”) rendered its judgment in Keatley Surveying Ltd. v Teranet Inc., 2019 SCC 43 (“Keatley”). ... Continued
Costs in Estate Litigation: Different Horses for Different Courses
A common question raised by individuals upon entering litigation is how legal fees will be paid if they are successful in court. In estate litigation ... Continued
Back to School – Back to the Drawing Board: Trademarks and Copyrights in the Logo and Brand Refresh
Back to school! Time for that new pencil and crayon smell, new duds, and not a little reflection on the changing of the seasons and ... Continued
I May Take No Position On What You Say, But Our Insurer Will Defend Your Right To Say It1
The Difference Between an Insurer’s Duty to Defend and the Duty to Indemnify A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, MacFarlane v. ... Continued
Secure the Purchase Price
When most people think about lenders of money, they think about banks and not themselves. In fact, there are many situations where ordinary people lend ... Continued
Competitive Intellectual Property Strategies for Growing Businesses – What Stage is Right for You?
With Vancouver Startup Week 2019 taking place this week, our Technology Transactions Practice Group is sharing a series of articles with tips and strategies for ... Continued
Distinctiveness Negated: A Tale of Two Newspapers
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an application for leave to appeal from the Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) judgment in Sadhu Singh Hamdard ... Continued
Five Things To Look For When Hiring A Lawyer For Your Startup
With Vancouver Startup Week 2019 taking place this week, our Technology Transactions Practice Group is sharing a series of articles with tips and strategies for all of ... Continued