The Art of Licensing: How to Leverage Intellectual Property Licenses
In today's dynamic business landscape, companies are increasingly recognizing the strategic value of securing intellectual property licenses. These agreements, where licensors grant others the right to use [...]
Notice of Motion: Opening the Door for Other Relief
In 2020, Energizer Brands, LLC v Gillette Co, 2020 FCA 49, was the subject of much attention for narrowing the test for depreciation of goodwill in comparative [...]
Reductions in Time Limit Changes Coming Shortly from CIPO
The Canadian Trademarks Office has recently announced upcoming reductions to time limitations in Opposition and Section 45 Summary Cancellation Proceedings. The CIPO has stated that these changes [...]
Amendments to Canada’s Patent Rules: Increased Patent Fees and Changes to Small Entity Requirements
Amendments to Canada’s Patent Rules: Increased Patent Fees and Changes to Small Entity Requirements Amendments to Canada’s Patent Rules were published on June 21, 2023 in [...]
CIPO Update on Increase in Trademark Fees
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has recently announced that effective January 1, 2024, most trademark fees will increase by approximately 25 per cent. CIPO has stated [...]
Mike Andrews Talks Twitter Rebrand to X Legal Implications – CityNews Feature
Our very own Mike Andrews was featured on the CityNews Sam Laprade Show discussing the potential legal consequences of Twitters rebranding to X. Click here to listen [...]
Best in Ottawa Awarded To Andrews Robichaud
We are thrilled to announce that Andrews Robichaud, our IP and business law firm based in Ottawa, has been recognized as one of the the "Best IP [...]
BOMBAY FRANKIES – A shift in protection for pending trademarks in Canada?
By Tracy Corneau & Steven Andrews Background On October 30, 2020, the Plaintiff, 278861 Ontario Inc. applied to register BOMBAY FRANKIES in association with catering services, restaurant [...]
Substantial Changes to Canada’s Patent Rules Come into Force on October 3, 2022
Amendments to Canada’s Patent Rules were published on June 22, 2022 in Part II of the Canada Gazette. The amended Rules discussed below will come into force [...]