by Method Law | May 3, 2021 | FOR HOME, news
In 2013, when applications were typically being examined within 6 months of filing, the mechanism to request expedited examination for trademark applications was removed by the Trademarks Office. Currently, examination of trademark applications takes about 2 years...
by Method Law | Feb 24, 2021 | FOR HOME, news
Michelle Wassenaar has received recognition in the WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals 2021 and is listed under the category of “enforcement and litigation”! As a recommended expert in Canada, the World Trademark Review (“WTR”) states that: Michelle...
by Method Law | Dec 18, 2020 | news
In 2013, when applications were typically being examined within 6 months of filing, the mechanism to request expedited examination for trademark applications was removed by the Trademarks Office. Currently, examination of trademark applications takes about 2 years...
by Method Law | Aug 5, 2020 | news
Due to operational restrictions related to COVID-19, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has provided public notice of various service and website interruptions: HERE. Most deadlines that originally fell between March 16, 2020 and August 21, 2020, now...
by Method Law | Jan 28, 2020 | FOR HOME, news
The Trademarks Office recently published new practice notice indicating that applicants who are issued examiner’s reports dated on or after January 17, 2020 will no longer be guaranteed at least one six-month extension of time to file a response. Instead, the...
by Method Law | Jul 28, 2019 | news
The Customs Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (2nd. Supp.)) sets out the law in Canada with respect to the importation and exportation of goods, as well as the collection of tariffs on such goods. The Customs Act explicitly refers to patents, trademarks and copyright in two...