ICANN has decided to increase the number of generic top-level domains (gTLDs) – from the current 22, which includes such familiar domains as .com, .org and .net. The decision to proceed with the gTLD program follows many years of discussion, debate and deliberation with the Internet community, business groups and governments. Applications for up to [...]

We are delighted to announce Herbert Liffmann, Barrister and Solicitor, has decided to share office space with us here at 102-1015 Wilkes Avenue. Herb has practised law in Winnipeg and the Interlake area for 44 years. His focus has been on corporate and commercial law with extensive experience in acting as counsel to commercial lenders. [...]

After 3 years in Suite 102 of 1015 Wilkes Avenue, our offices are growing. Following a brief renovation, we are now occupying additional space adjacent to our current offices. Our expansion ensures we are able to offer unparallelled service in a timely fashion — while at the same time reducing the likelihood of us tripping [...]

We are pleased to announce Lori Thomson has joined our team, effective immediately. Lori has over 30 years of experience in the legal environment and has worked extensively in the areas of corporate and commercial law. Lori assists with corporate matters, including incorporations, amendments, amalgamations, continuances, revivals, share transactions, reorganizations, preparation of supporting documents, corporate [...]

1. What is Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba Packaging and Printed Paper Program Plan? Multi-Material Stewardship Manitoba (“MMSM”) is a steward responsibility organization formed in 2006 in anticipation of the Packaging and Printed Paper Stewardship Regulation. This regulation was created under The Waste Production and Prevention Act (“WRAP”) and establishes requirements for stewards who use paper, plastic, [...]

Recent changes to the Competition Act which take effect in March, 2010 will result in significant changes for small and medium sized enterprises, as well as large companies. Under the new law it will be illegal to agree with a competitor on price, market allocation or output, regardless of whether the agreement will have an [...]

Applicants for trade-marks in Canada may receive one or more unsolicited invoices from companies purporting to provide a necessary service when in fact they are attempting to persuade applicants to pay as much as $1,300 for unnecessary services. When an applicant uses a registered trade-mark agent to assist in registering a trade-mark, all correspondence relating [...]

Trade-marks are rarely static and regular reviews of a company’s trade-mark assets should be performed. A trade-mark audit should identify: the trade-marks the company currently uses; whether proper trade-mark use and notice is being made; the trade-mark applications and registrations that exist; the geographical areas in which protection is needed; and if additional registrations are [...]

The requirements for the registration of official marks under section 9(1)(n)(iii) by public authorities continues to evolve. Earlier case law restricted the definition of what constitutes a “public authority”. We could simply file a notice in prescribed form, claiming adoption by a public authority, and provide evidence that the applicant met the new test of [...]