Ladas & Parry LLP (JD Supra Canada)
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The Madrid Protocol Has Entered Into Force In Canada And New Trademark Laws Are Now In Effect
The Madrid Protocol has entered into force as of June 17, 2019, and a new Canadian trademark law is now in effect.
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New Canadian TM Laws Will Enter Into Force on 6/17/2019
On November 14th, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced that new amendments, which will bring important changes to Canada’s trademark laws, will go into force on June 17, 2019.
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Canada became the 69th member of the Hague Union related to International Registration of Industrial Designs on November 5, 2018.
Canada became the 69th member of the Hague Union related to International Registration of Industrial Designs on November 5, 2018.
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Canada Joined Hague Agreement on 7/16/18
Canada has joined the Hague system by depositing the instrument of ratification of the Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement on July 16th, 2018. This agreement provides the means of protection for Canadian industrial designs within the Hague System with one set of fees and one application.
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Google Inc. V. Equustek & The Supreme Court Of Canada
In the case of Google Inc. v. Equustek, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld the grant of a preliminary injunction by the Court of Appeals of British Columbia ordering Google to de-index on a global basis websites of a party accused of passing off the plaintiff’s goods and misusing its trade secrets.