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By Occasional Contributors | 2 Minutes Read April 16, 2020

The utility of recent force majeure amendments to Canadian trademark law

The words “force majeure” do not appear in the Canadian Trademarks Act. However, at least three provisions now afford trademark owners and the Registrar of Trademarks some flexibility in addressing the effects of so-called “acts of God” under Canadian law—events beyond a party’s control which make performance of their obligations impossible. The relevant provisions:

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business, Finance and Accounting / intellectual property, IP litigation, trademark law, trademarks

By Occasional Contributors | 4 Minutes Read March 26, 2020

Five significant developments following the June 2019 changes to Canadian trademark law

The last 12 months have been an exciting time in Canadian trademark law. In June 2019, the most significant changes in decades were implemented to Canada's Trademarks Act and Trademarks Regulations.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business, Finance and Accounting / Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act, French trademark regulations, intellectual property, trademark law, trademarks

By Occasional Contributors | 2 Minutes Read June 6, 2019

Countdown to Canada's new Trademarks Act: Take action

With the June 17 "coming into force" date of the new Canadian Trademarks Act fast approaching, there are opportunities you can be taking advantage of NOW. Here, we highlight some practical tips and considerations to help you maximize the opportunities and prepare for the new realities.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business, Finance and Accounting / trademark law, trademark registration, trademarks, Trademarks Act

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