by Method Law | Jan 9, 2025 | articles
In January 2025, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) is launching a pilot project under Section 45 of the Trademarks Act which involves the Registrar of Trademarks proactively sending notices to a limited number of trademark registrations to verify whether they are...
by Method Law | Jan 9, 2025 | articles
Funding programs are available to assist businesses develop and commercialize their intellectual property (IP). The following programs provide funding and advisory services to enhance innovation and competitiveness. Each program has different eligibility requirements...
by Method Law | Oct 9, 2024 | articles
The Trademarks Office provides six months to file a response to an examiner’s report issued against a trademark application. There are limited situations where this six-month period may be extended. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”)...
by Method Law | Apr 22, 2024 | articles
Patent marking, the practice of labeling products to indicate protection by one or more patents, is a vital communication tool between patent holders and the public. In general, intellectual Property (“IP”) markings offer significant advantages to IP owners by...
by Method Law | Apr 5, 2024 | articles
You have to use it, or you’ll lose it, when it comes to trademarks. When licensing, you have to use it and control use of it, or you’ll lose it. A trademark owner (Licensor) can grant permission to another individual or corporation (Licensee) to use their trademark on...
by Method Law | Dec 11, 2023 | articles
Overview The 2018 amendments to the Canadian Trademarks Act (the “Act”) relating to official marks are expected to come into force in the near future. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) published a draft practice notice outlining their proposal to...
