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The 2024 Edition of this trademark law desktop reference for IP practitioners, agents and clerks brings together the full text of the up-to-date Trademarks Act and Regulations, selected provisions of other governing legislation and other practice-related materials. The year in review and introductory commentary, prepared by Sanjukta Tole, fully update you on legislative, jurisprudential and practice developments.
Features and Benefits
Introductory commentary – Gain an overview of both the legislative and operative frameworks for trademark practice in Canada
Year in review – Discover major recent developments and their implications on trademark practice
Full text of key legislation and pertinent materials – Locate all essential trademark information and data with no need to search elsewhere
Practice notices – Follow current Trademarks Office and Trademarks Opposition Board Practice Notices and keep abreast of latest changes
Also Includes
The Trademarks Examination Manual
Madrid Examination and Procedures Manual
Full text of the Olympic and Paralympic Marks Act
Full text of the College of Patents and Trademark Agents Act
Relevant sections of the Competition Act and Criminal Code
Tariff of fees
Table of concordance comparing the Trademarks Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. T-13 to the Trademarks Act, R.S.C. 1970, c. T-1
New Edition Highlights
The 2024 Edition incorporates a new Practice Notice on the certification of applications for international registration, as well as updated Practice Notices regarding trademark applications in opposition and appeals of the registrar's decisions
The 2023 Year In Review notes key developments and recent decisions pertaining to:
Depreciation of goodwill
Injunctions against third parties
Applications in opposition
The impact of transfers in section 45 proceedings
Who Uses This Consolidation?
Intellectual property lawyers who need to stay abreast of the latest developments in trademarks
Trademark agents/clerks who must have instant access to pertinent legislation and related material for completing trademark applications and processing claims
Intellectual property trainees/students who need an overview of trademark law and practice
Large business corporations and in-house counsel who need to protect their own trademarks
Canadian Intellectual Property Office, Industry Canada and the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada who must have instant access to key legislation and material in delivering current programs and services
