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.

Recent Insights

Canada – U.S. Tariffs—Another Silver Lining for Trademark Owners? Canada – U.S. Tariffs—Another Silver Lining for Trademark Owners?

Trademarks
– September 10, 2026September 10, 20262026-09-10
The recent imposition of tariffs by each of Canada and the United States as part of their recent trade dispute may have an unintended benefit for trademark owners.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/canada-%E2%80%93-us-tariffs%E2%80%94another-silver-lining-for-trademark-owners

Updated Guidance On Police Use Of Drones Issued Updated Guidance On Police Use Of Drones Issued

Privacy
– September 10, 2026September 10, 20262026-09-10
On August 17, 2026, The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) released updated guidance on police use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), commonly known as drones (the “Guidance”). The Guidance is intended to assist police services in meeting their obligations under Ontario’s access and privacy laws when implementing or operating RPAS programs.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/updated-guidance-on-police-use-of-drones-issued

Leave To Adduce New Evidence In Trademark Appeal Granted Leave To Adduce New Evidence In Trademark Appeal Granted

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– September 10, 2026September 10, 20262026-09-10
On August 19, 2026, the Federal Court (the Court) released its decision in PKF Trade Mark Limited v PKF Chambers Inc, 2026 FC 1072, granting PKF Trade Mark Limited (the Applicant) leave to file new evidence. The underlying proceeding was an appeal from a decision by the Trademarks Opposition Board (the Board) expunging the Applicant’s trademark (the Mark) after finding that the Applicant had failed to demonstrate use of the Mark during the relevant period.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/leave-to-adduce-new-evidence-trademark-appeal-granted

Government Of Canada Launches AI Transparency Consultation Government Of Canada Launches AI Transparency Consultation

Artificial Intelligence
– August 26, 2026August 26, 20262026-08-26
On July 23, 2026, the Government of Canada launched a public consultation (Consultation) to help shape the next steps for safe, responsible and reliable artificial intelligence (AI). The Consultation supports the Canadian government’s commitment to advancing AI transparency, as outlined in “Canada’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: AI for All” (as previously reported by the E-TIPS® Newsletter here).
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/government-of-canada-launches-ai-transparency-consultation

Updated Guidance For Municipal Privacy Legislation Released In Ontario Updated Guidance For Municipal Privacy Legislation Released In Ontario

Privacy
– August 26, 2026August 26, 20262026-08-26
On August 13, 2026, the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) released an updated version of its guidelines “Planning for Success: Privacy Impact Assessment Guide for Ontario’s public institutions” (the Guidance). The updated Guidance reflects new statutory requirements under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) that will come into force on January 1, 2027.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/updated-guidance-for-municipal-privacy-legislation-released-ontario

“Wholesale” Adoption Of Draft Order Without More Is Inadequate Says Federal Court of Appeal “Wholesale” Adoption Of Draft Order Without More Is Inadequate Says Federal Court of Appeal

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– August 26, 2026August 26, 20262026-08-26
On August 6, 2026, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) released its decision in Lounge Medical Spa Ltd. v. DermaSpark Products Inc., 2026 FCA 135, allowing The Lounge Medical Spa Ltd. and Roula Hamdan’s (collectively, the Appellants’) appeal from a Federal Court decision finding that they infringed DermaSpark Products Inc. and Pollogen Ltd.’s (collectively, the Respondents’) trademark rights and were liable for damages.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/%E2%80%9Cwholesale%E2%80%9D-adoption-of-draft-order-without-more-inadequate-says-federal-court-of-appeal
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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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