Daniel Hnatchuk Daniel Hnatchuk

Pre-trial trademark injunctions: hard to get but worth the squeeze?

Pre-trial injunctions are highly desirable remedies for halting trademark infringement while litigation is ongoing.

The trademark four(mula): enforcement and risk mitigation

Without proper enforcement, businesses run the risk of losing the distinctiveness of their trademarks and the scope of protection they afford.

‘Use’ it or lose it: demystifying trademark use and its impact on your rights

Understanding the nuances and requirements of "use" is essential for protecting an organization’s brand and steering clear of costly conflicts.

Overbroad patent claims: Canadian law may draw strength from policy behind U.S. and U.K. Supreme Court rulings

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision serves as a reminder that a bargain underlies the issuance of a patent and that an applicant must fully and...