For the first time ever, Canada’s Trademark Opposition Board (TMOB) has held that a ‘depreciation of goodwill’ claim can serve as a valid ground of opposition in trademark opposition proceedings. In doing so, the TMOB has arguably continued
Online Brand Management: Avoiding Toxic Social Influencers
Online brand protection must be taken into consideration, particularly when faced with changing consumer behavior, market uncertainty and rampant misinformation. Social influencers with large audiences that value their opinions on consumer products and health regimes are a valuable tool for
Canadian patent and trademark agents acquire privilege
As of June 24, 2016 clients will enjoy the same level of privilege with their Canadian patent and trademark agents as they do with their lawyers. This statutory privilege applies retroactively to any confidential communications made prior to this date,