Intellectual Property

Current case law, expert analysis, summaries, and checklists make this unique publication an exceptional and thoughtful guide for gaining a clear understanding and overview of the branding process and the legal issues associated with it.

This edition provides a thorough analysis of the recognition, protection, enforcement and loss of trademarks rights both under the Trade-marks Act and through the common and civil law. Scassa examines the processes for the registration and maintenance of trademark rights, as well the judicial oversight of those processes.

The experiences of the contributors have made this book valuable because it provides a thorough analysis and clarity of Canadian trademark register. Along with the new members of the intellectual property bar, those who want to hone their skills on the fundamental legal and business realities of IP law can refer to this edition.

This text brings together the full text of the Trademarks Act and Regulations, selected provisions of other governing legislation, and other practice-related materials.