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On December 23, 2022, the Federal Court invalidated four registered marks owned by Quebec-based Alliance Autopropane Inc. (“AAP”). AAP obtained the right to use the trademark ALLIANCE AUTOGAS as a sublicensee of US-based propane gas company, Blossman Gas, Inc. (“Blossman”)
Dino Clarizio recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023
We are pleased to announce the recognition of Dino Clarizio as one of Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023. This recognition is given to those with 'vast experience' and 'ability to innovate, inspire and go beyond' in their field.
Matt Norwood to speak at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium
Matt Norwood will be speaking on a panel on statutory subject matter at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium, being held Friday, 11 November 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:10 PM EST.
Mitigating Impact from Changes to the Patent Rules Coming into Force on October 3, 2022
This article further highlights how key changes to the Patent Rules are likely to impact patent prosecution in Canada, and steps that can mitigate these impacts.
There is No New “Making Available” Right: The Copyright Board Got It Wrong
On July 15, 2022 the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) rendered a lengthy, nuanced and very important judgment in Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v. Entertainment Software Association, 2022 SCC 30 (CanLII),
It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the death of Paul Tackaberry. Paul has been a well-respected and well-loved member of the Ridout & Maybee family since 2003. We are devastated by the loss.
Industry
On December 23, 2022, the Federal Court invalidated four registered marks owned by Quebec-based Alliance Autopropane Inc. (“AAP”). AAP obtained the right to use the trademark ALLIANCE AUTOGAS as a sublicensee of US-based propane gas company, Blossman Gas, Inc. (“Blossman”)
Dino Clarizio recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023
We are pleased to announce the recognition of Dino Clarizio as one of Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023. This recognition is given to those with 'vast experience' and 'ability to innovate, inspire and go beyond' in their field.
Matt Norwood to speak at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium
Matt Norwood will be speaking on a panel on statutory subject matter at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium, being held Friday, 11 November 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:10 PM EST.
Mitigating Impact from Changes to the Patent Rules Coming into Force on October 3, 2022
This article further highlights how key changes to the Patent Rules are likely to impact patent prosecution in Canada, and steps that can mitigate these impacts.
There is No New “Making Available” Right: The Copyright Board Got It Wrong
On July 15, 2022 the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) rendered a lengthy, nuanced and very important judgment in Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v. Entertainment Software Association, 2022 SCC 30 (CanLII),
It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the death of Paul Tackaberry. Paul has been a well-respected and well-loved member of the Ridout & Maybee family since 2003. We are devastated by the loss.
Blog
On December 23, 2022, the Federal Court invalidated four registered marks owned by Quebec-based Alliance Autopropane Inc. (“AAP”). AAP obtained the right to use the trademark ALLIANCE AUTOGAS as a sublicensee of US-based propane gas company, Blossman Gas, Inc. (“Blossman”)
Dino Clarizio recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023
We are pleased to announce the recognition of Dino Clarizio as one of Who’s Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2023. This recognition is given to those with 'vast experience' and 'ability to innovate, inspire and go beyond' in their field.
Matt Norwood to speak at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium
Matt Norwood will be speaking on a panel on statutory subject matter at the Eleventh Annual University of Toronto Patent Colloquium, being held Friday, 11 November 2022, 9:00 AM – 3:10 PM EST.
Mitigating Impact from Changes to the Patent Rules Coming into Force on October 3, 2022
This article further highlights how key changes to the Patent Rules are likely to impact patent prosecution in Canada, and steps that can mitigate these impacts.
There is No New “Making Available” Right: The Copyright Board Got It Wrong
On July 15, 2022 the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) rendered a lengthy, nuanced and very important judgment in Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada v. Entertainment Software Association, 2022 SCC 30 (CanLII),
It is with profound sorrow that we share the news of the death of Paul Tackaberry. Paul has been a well-respected and well-loved member of the Ridout & Maybee family since 2003. We are devastated by the loss.