Significant changes to Canadian trademark proceedings and official marks coming soon
The Canadian Government has published long-awaited proposed amendments to Canada’s Trademarks Regulations (the “Regulations”). In a recent public consultation, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) sought feedback on the proposed amendments to the Regulations. The proposed changes are published in […]
Telugu Association of North America: A case of infringement in the non-profit world
In a recent decision, the Federal Court dealt with a claim brought by a U.S. based non-profit, Telugu Association of North America (the “Applicant”), against a Canadian federal corporation and various individuals (collectively the “Respondents” and each a “Respondent”) for […]
AI in music: The Drake/Tupac case and beyond
In a matter of days, Drake’s latest release went from making headlines around the world to being taken down amidst threats of legal action from the estate of arguably one of the most revered and popular rap artists of all […]
Influencer marketing: How to keep your practices compliant
As influencer marketing continues to grow in popularity as a method of brand promotion and advertising, Ad Standards has recognized this trend and recently published an updated version of its Influencer Disclosure Guidelines (the “Guidelines”). As a result, now is […]
Practical steps to help your business prepare for Canada’s new privacy legislation: Quebec’s law 25 and proposed federal Bill C-27
Canadian privacy laws are changing – here are some practical steps to help businesses adapt to Quebec’s Law 25 and proposed federal Bill C-27. On April 24, 2023, Bill C-27, also known as the Digital Charter Implementation Act, 2022[1], passed its second reading at the […]
Advertising & Marketing 2023 – Canada
Chambers Global Practice Guides: Advertising & Marketing
Jaclyne Reive, Catherine Dennis Brooks, Alexandre Ajami and Alissa Ricioppo author the chapter covering Canadian law and practice, and trends and developments in the 2023 edition of Chambers Global Practice Guide for Advertising & Marketing. Covering 26 jurisdictions, the Guide […]
Recent consultation on potential amendments to the cannabis regulations
Health Canada recently sought public feedback on potential amendments to the Cannabis Regulations (the “CR”), which were proposed to reduce current regulatory burdens while still addressing public health and safety risks. Noting that the legal cannabis industry has matured since […]
Tackling privacy and cybersecurity challenges as critical parts of ESG success
Privacy and cybersecurity have evolved to take on major socio-political implications in recent years. Cybersecurity is currently one of the most serious enterprise risks facing Canadian businesses. It is also one of the greatest threats to national security and global […]
The future of generative AI in the entertainment industry: Legal considerations and new opportunities
Developments in artificial intelligence (“AI”) have excited people across industries for years—in 2017, PwC projected that AI would contribute over USD$15 trillion to the global economy by 2030—but recent introductions in the space of generative AI have raised new implications […]
CSA enhances regulation of unregistered crypto asset trading platforms
On February 22, 2023, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA”) published Staff Notice 21-332: Crypto Asset Trading Platforms: Pre-Registration Undertakings Changes to Enhance Canadian Investor Protection (the “Staff Notice”), which marks another positive step towards clarity in regulation of the […]
