Advertising and Marketing Advertising and Marketing

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.

Private right of access for relief from anti-competitive harm now in force in Canada

The new right of access represents the broadest expansion of private enforcement of Canada’s competition laws in a generation.

What’s new in Québec’s consumer protection law?

Changes to consumer protection legislation in Québec will have implications for those carrying on business in the province.

Highlights of the new Competition Act and pending changes for foreign investment

We explore what all these and other changes mean for businesses operating in Canada.

Québec seeks to amend Consumer Protection Act and related regulations to increase price and credit transparency

Québec’s Bill 72, if adopted, will contribute to increased price and credit transparency.

Québec publishes final regulation modifying the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business

The final regulation updates the wording of certain provisions in an effort to ensure harmonization with the Charter.

Deceptive marketing provisions continue to be enforcement priority

Canada’s deceptive marketing practices regime has been the subject of incremental change since 2022 to strengthen the enforcement stance against...

Animal testing ban for cosmetics to come into force on December 22, 2023

On December 22, 2023, amendments to the federal Food and Drugs Act will come into force effectively prohibiting cosmetic brands from relying on...

Automatic renewals in Canadian consumer protection law

With the explosion of online service offerings over the last decade, subscription plans have become a significant source of income for many...

Top five advertising considerations for crypto trading platforms

Last week, CSA and IIROC issued guidance on marketing, advertising and social media standards for crypto trading platforms. In their blog,...