DWW Ranked Best Law Firm in Canada by Best Lawyers, 2026
DWW Ranked Best Law Firm in Canada by Best Lawyers, 2026
DWW Partner Jennifer Davidson Receives OBA Rising Star Award in IP and IT Law
DWW Partner Jennifer Davidson Receives OBA Rising Star Award in IP and IT Law
Nine Lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada, 2026
Nine DWW Lawyers named in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada (TM)
DWW Recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in Toronto by Best Lawyers 2026
DWW Recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in Toronto by Best Lawyers 2026
Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them. This is where we come in.
The vitality of thought is in adventure. Ideas won't keep. Something must be done about them. Alfred North Whitehead (1861-1947) This is where we come in. Deeth Williams Wall
Deeth Williams Wall has received awards and accolades from several national and international industry publications including Best of the Best, Who's Who Legal, Best Lawyer, Lexpert Guide to Leading Lawyers, Chambers Global, Canadian Lawyer and IP Stars.
Deeth Williams Wall has received awards and accolades from several national and international industry publications including Best of the Best, Who's Who Legal, Best Lawyer, Lexpert Guide to Leading Lawyers, Chambers Global, Canadian Lawyer and IP Stars.
DWW Welcomes Gary Daniel as a Partner of the Firm
DWW Welcomes Gary Daniel as a Partner of the Firm

Recent Insights

Methods Of Medical Treatment Unpatentable, Supreme Court Affirms Methods Of Medical Treatment Unpatentable, Supreme Court Affirms

Patent Litigation
– July 29, 2026July 29, 20262026-07-29
On July 17, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada (the SCC) issued its decision in Pharmascience Inc. v. Janssen Inc., 2026 SCC 26, dismissing Pharmascience Inc.’s (Pharmascience’s) appeal of a Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) decision upholding the validity of Janssen Inc. and Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.’s (collectively, Janssen’s) dosing regimen patent.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/methods-of-medical-treatment-unpatentable-supreme-court-affirms

Privacy Commissioner Guidance For Financial Reporting Entities Sharing Personal Information Privacy Commissioner Guidance For Financial Reporting Entities Sharing Personal Information

Privacy
– July 29, 2026July 29, 20262026-07-29
On July 9, 2026, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the Commissioner) released guidance (the Guidance) to assist financial reporting entities in preparing and submitting a code of practice (Code of Practice) governing the sharing of personal information required under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations (Regulations).
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/privacy-commissioner-guidance-for-financial-reporting-entities-sharing-personal

Federal Court Finds Passing Off In Vehicle Rental Dispute Federal Court Finds Passing Off In Vehicle Rental Dispute

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– July 29, 2026July 29, 20262026-07-29
On July 13, 2026, the Federal Court of Canada (FC) issued its decision in Advantage Car & Truck Rentals Ltd. v Orlando Rentco LLC, 2026 FC 933, finding that Orlando Rentco LLC (Orlando) engaged in passing off of various unregistered ADVANTAGE trademarks (collectively, the Marks) owned by Advantage Car & Truck Rentals Ltd. (Advantage) contrary to subsection 7(b) of the Trademarks Act.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-finds-passing-off-vehicle-rental-dispute

Privacy Commissioner Strengthens International Cooperation Privacy Commissioner Strengthens International Cooperation

Privacy
– July 15, 2026July 15, 20262026-07-15
In June 2026, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada joined his G7 Data Protection and Privacy Authorities (the “G7 DPAs”) counterparts for their sixth annual roundtable. The discussions focused on strengthening international cooperation to support responsible innovation while protecting individuals’ privacy in the digital environment.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/privacy-commissioner-strengthens-international-cooperation

Evolving Jurisprudence On Filing New Evidence In Trademark Appeals: Decision # 1 Evolving Jurisprudence On Filing New Evidence In Trademark Appeals: Decision # 1

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– July 15, 2026July 15, 20262026-07-15
On June 19, 2026, the Federal Court (the Court) released its decision in Enteractive Media Inc. v Gamechanger Media, Inc., 2026 FC 843, dismissing a motion by Enteractive Media Inc. (the Applicant) for leave to file new evidence. The underlying application was an appeal from a decision by the Registrar of Trademarks expunging the Applicant’s GAMECHANGERZ trademark for failing to provide evidence of use.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/evolving-jurisprudence-on-filing-new-evidence-trademark-appeals-decision-1

Evolving Jurisprudence On Filing New Evidence In Trademark Appeals: Decision # 2 Evolving Jurisprudence On Filing New Evidence In Trademark Appeals: Decision # 2

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– July 15, 2026July 15, 20262026-07-15
On June 25, 2026, the Federal Court (the Court) released its decision in Constellation Brands U.S. Operations, Inc. v Vineyard House, LLC, 2026 FC 866, dismissing Constellation Brands U.S. Operations, Inc.’s (Constellation) motion for leave to file additional evidence in its appeal from a decision of the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB). The Court held that the proposed evidence did not meet the new leave test under subsection 56(5) of the Trademarks Act, as set out in Products Unlimited, Inc. v Five Seasons Comfort Limited, 2026 FC 48 (as previously reported by the E-TIPS® Newsletter here).
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/evolving-jurisprudence-on-filing-new-evidence-trademark-appeals-decision-2
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Events

DWW Partners Gervas Wall And Gary Daniel To Speak At CAN-TECH AI Committee Meeting

June 18, 2026

On June 18, 2026, from 12 -1 pm ET, Gervas Wall and Gary Daniel will speak at CAN-TECH's AI Committee meeting about two landmark Canadian cases at the intersection of artificial intelligence and intellectual property law.

DWW Associate M. Imtiaz Karamat To Co-Chair 2026 CAN-TECH Spring Conference

June 4, 2026

On June 4, 2026, M. Imtiaz Karamat will co-chair the Canadian Technology Law Association (CAN-TECH) 2026 Spring Conference with Kristal Allen (Dentons Canada LLP) in Toronto. The theme of this year’s conference is “Building the Modern Technology Lawyer”.

DWW To Attend 2026 Canadian Bar Association IP Day

May 28, 2026

On May 28, 2026, DWW will attend the 2026 Canadian Bar Association (CBA) IP Day in Ottawa, ON.

CBA IP Day brings together members of the IP bench and bar to learn from expert panels, share practical guidance, and discuss emerging issues, trends, and developments in intellectual property law.

We invite you to connect with our team at the 2026 CBA IP Day. M. Imtiaz Karamat will be in attendance at the conference in Ottawa.

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