Your will is arguably the most important document you will ever sign in your life. Yet many people neglect to get even a basic will until it’s too late. Consequently, their loved ones may face increased frustration, uncertainty, and cost in dealing with the estate.Their business partners may face uncertainty, delays, and potential litigation in
Last updated on June 24th, 2020 at 02:06 pmAbsurd Retraction Demand from IMAX in the name of Trademark Infringement On June 16, 2015, Ars Technica received a retraction demand from IMAX, requesting Ars to retract a published story that contains a brief reference to IMAX. In a letter written to Ars, IMAX’s Deputy General Counsel
Last updated on June 29th, 2022 at 12:13 pm As of late March 2012, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is accepting sound-based trademark applications. This policy change follows a 20 year battle with CIPO and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) Studios to trademark its famous lion’s roar. In the past, CIPO took the position that sounds could
Last updated on September 28th, 2021 at 11:31 am Relatively recent jurisprudence in Canada and the U.S. has had an impact on how confidentiality agreements and standstill agreements are negotiated and considered, with respect to future hostile bid situations. On January 19, 2009, Justice Alexandra Hoy of the Ontario Superior Court held that RIM was
Last updated on September 28th, 2021 at 02:07 pm Vancouver-based Pirate Joe’s and its owner, Michael Hallat, won a trademark infringement battle against specialty U.S. grocery giant Trader Joe’s, on October 2, 2013. Judge Marsha Pechman of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington dismissed the case on jurisdictional grounds. Trader Joe’s