Canada's Significantly Amended Trademark and Anti-Counterfeiting Laws: What U.S. Counsel Need to Do Right Now
Navigating Key Changes in Registration, Nice Classification System, Application and Opposition Procedure, and More
Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will discuss Canada’s new trademark rules and amendments, examining key changes in registration, classification, applications, oppositions and more. The panel will discuss the implications for U.S. IP owners and will provide guidance for operating under the new system and utilizing the new law to better protect IP rights.
Outline
- Canada’s new Trademark Law
- Registration without use
- Nice classification system
- Broadened scope
- Evidence of distinctiveness
- Utilitarian function
- Applications—new rules
- Divisional applications
- Oppositions—new rules and grounds
- Implications for U.S. IP owners
- Best practices
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- The adoption of the Nice Classification system and the Madrid Protocol
- Enhanced protection for non-traditional marks
- Potentially more rigorous examination for certain types of marks
- Enhanced customs, civil and criminal prohibitions against counterfeit products
- The new notice and notice system for dealing with online infringement of copyright
Faculty
Mark Evans
Partner
Smart & Biggar
Mr. Evans focusses on providing sophisticated trademark protection, management and counselling services. He represents... | Read More
Mr. Evans focusses on providing sophisticated trademark protection, management and counselling services. He represents many of the world's most famous brand owners, and has a diverse trademark practice. Mr. Evans was recognized as Canada's 2014 "Trademark Litigator of the Year" by Benchmark Canada.
CloseBrian Isaac
Partner
Smart & Biggar
Mr. Isaac handles all aspects of intellectual property counseling, prosecution and litigation. Mr. Isaac has... | Read More
Mr. Isaac handles all aspects of intellectual property counseling, prosecution and litigation. Mr. Isaac has significant experience in the field of IP crime, and regularly handles complex anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy matters, including seeking civil, customs and law enforcement remedies.
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