Proposed amendments to the Trade-marks Regulations *

Canada - April 26 2012
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has proposed amendments to the Trade-marks Regulations (Regulations) that would introduce significant procedural changes to trademark law in Canada, including the following.

Co-authors: Jonathan Burkinshaw.

Broad interpretation of “use” in association with retail store services *

Canada - May 12 2011
The recent decision in TSA Stores, Inc. v. The Registrar of Trade-marks (2011 FC 273 (FC)) deals with the issue of use in Canada of services where a “bricks-and-mortar” business is not operating.

Co-authors: Megan Langley Grainger.

Consultations on changes to Trade-marks Office practice *

Canada - March 23 2011
In the last two years, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has been busy launching consultations and practice notices geared towards streamlining the Canadian trade mark system and bringing it in line with international practice.

Co-authors: Meghan Dillon.