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Under the new Trademarks Act which came into effect June 17, 2019, Trademark Examiners will now assess a trademark as…
Changes to the Patent Act & Patent Rules take effect October 30, 2019. One change that is very important to…
Over 60,000 trademark applications were filed in Canada in 2018. Is your brand one of them? Trademark Registration vs. Other…
An objection to a trademark as being primarily merely a name (Section 12(1)(a) of the Trademarks Act) or as being…
Trademark Changes take effect June 17, 2019 The new Trademark Act & Regulations will come into force June 17, 2019.…
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Protecting your business name is a priority for any new business. Learn what steps to take to protect your business…