Further to our article of June 17, 2021, as of May 24, 2022, the Quebec government has adopted Bill 96. The amendments will considerably impact the use of non-French trademarks in Québec and would significantly limit the use of non-French trademarks on product packaging and labelling. The Bill also includes restrictions to public signage, posters and commercial [...]
On July 3, 2021, the Canadian government published proposed amendments to the Canadian Patent Rules in Part 1 of the Canada Gazette. The proposals are part of a broader effort to meet Canada’s patent term adjustment obligations under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement. The following proposals are intended to streamline the patent examination process: Request for [...]
Trademark and Business Considerations The revisions tabled May 13, 2021, by the Quebec provincial government, under Bill 96-An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Quebec, will have a significant impact on businesses (including brands, signage, commercial packaging and labelling and business documents). As a fair amount of debate is likely, the finalization [...]
Ontario Strengthens Innovation with 900 Postsecondary Student Internships On April 27, 2021, the Ontario government announced that they would support 900 postsecondary student internships to help businesses, start-ups and new entrepreneurial companies grow and protect Ontario made innovations. The announcement forms part of Ontario’s previously announced $39.5 million investment to create up to 8,000 paid [...]
