DWW turns 30 years old on February 1, 2024
DWW turns 30 years old on February 1, 2024
Deeth Williams Wall has been recognized in The Globe and Mail's Best Law Firms in Canada 2024 in the practice areas of Cyber Security & Data Protection and Intellectual Property.
Deeth Williams Wall has been recognized in The Globe and Mail's Best Law Firms in Canada 2024 in the practice areas of Cyber Security & Data Protection and Intellectual Property.
Seven DWW Lawyers Recognized in Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024
Seven DWW Lawyers Recognized in Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2024
Eight DWW Lawyers named in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada (TM)
Eight DWW Lawyers named in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada (TM)
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.
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

Recent Insights

Government Of Canada’s 2024 Budget Bets Big On AI Government Of Canada’s 2024 Budget Bets Big On AI

Information Technology
– May 1, 2024May 1, 20242024-05-01
On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released its budget titled “Budget 2024: Fairness for Every Generation” (Budget 2024), which includes substantial financial investment in artificial intelligence (AI) with the goal of boosting innovation, raising productivity and accelerating economic growth to secure Canada’s AI advantage.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/government-of-canada%E2%80%99s-2024-budget-bets-big-on-ai

Survey Evidence Deemed Inadmissible In SWISSKISS And KISSES Chocolate Trademark Dispute Survey Evidence Deemed Inadmissible In SWISSKISS And KISSES Chocolate Trademark Dispute

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– May 1, 2024May 1, 20242024-05-01
On April 9, 2024, in Promotion In Motion Inc. v Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery LLC, 2024 FC 556, the Federal Court of Canada (FC) upheld a decision of the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) finding that there was a likelihood of confusion between the applicant’s SWISSKISS trademarks and Hershey’s KISSES and/or KISS trademarks for chocolate.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/survey-evidence-deemed-inadmissible-swisskiss-and-kisses-chocolate-trademark-dispute

Federal Court Of Appeal Finds Patent For ED Medication Still Invalid In Canada Federal Court Of Appeal Finds Patent For ED Medication Still Invalid In Canada

Patent Litigation
– May 1, 2024May 1, 20242024-05-01
On April 16, 2024, the Federal Court of Appeal (the Court) issued its decision in Eli Lilly Canada Inc v Apotex Inc, 2024 FCA 72, upholding a decision of the Federal Court (FC) that found Canadian Patent No. 2,226,784 (the Patent) from Eli Lilly Canada Inc. et al. (the appellants) to be invalid for overbreadth and insufficiency.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-of-appeal-finds-patent-for-ed-medication-still-invalid-canada

Another Rare Interlocutory Injunction Issued In Trademark Case – Quebec Court Finds Appropriate “Grounds” Another Rare Interlocutory Injunction Issued In Trademark Case – Quebec Court Finds Appropriate “Grounds”

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– May 1, 2024May 1, 20242024-05-01
On March 27, 2024, the Superior Court of Québec (the Court) issued its decision in Fonds GB c 9451-3082 Québec Inc., 2024 QCCS 1122, granting Fonds GB’s application for an interlocutory injunction enjoining 9451-3082 Québec Inc. (9451 Québec) from using the trade name and trademark “Café Constance”.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/another-rare-interlocutory-injunction-issued-trademark-case-%E2%80%93-quebec-court-finds

Federal Court Of Appeal Interprets The Scope Of Defence Against Moral Rights Infringement Under Section 64(2) Of The Copyright Act Federal Court Of Appeal Interprets The Scope Of Defence Against Moral Rights Infringement Under Section 6...

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– April 16, 2024April 16, 20242024-04-17
On March 27, 2024, the Federal Court of Appeal (the FCA) released its decision in French v Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command), 2024 FCA 63, that clarifies the scope of application of Subsection 64(2) of the Copyright Act which provides a defence against copyright and moral rights infringement in a design applied to a useful article produced in a quantity of more than 50.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-of-appeal-interprets-scope-of-defence-against-moral-rights-infringement

Canadian Privacy Commissioner’s Takeaways From CRA And GCKey Cyber Breach – Lessons For Government Departments And Agencies Canadian Privacy Commissioner’s Takeaways From CRA And GCKey Cyber Breach – Lessons For Government Depart...

Privacy
– April 16, 2024April 16, 20242024-04-17
On March 28, 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) published a Privacy Act Bulletin (Bulletin) summarizing key takeaways from its investigation into the 2020 cyber breach that affected the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA’s) sign-in portal and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC’s) “GCKey” authentication service.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/canadian-privacy-commissioner%E2%80%99s-takeaways-from-cra-and-gckey-cyber-breach-%E2%80%93-lessons-for
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Events

DWW Is Proud To Sponsor CAN-TECH Law’s 2024 Women In Tech International Women’s Day Event

March 7, 2024

Deeth Williams Wall LLP is proud to sponsor CAN-TECH Law’s 2024 International Women’s Day event titled “#InspireInclusion: If Not Her, Then Whom?” at the Loft in Toronto on March 7, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2024, CAN-TECH has curated an exceptional lineup of six women from different realms of the legal profession to share their stories about how they inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion. The event will include a panel discussion, cocktails, and a seated dinner.

DWW Is Proud To Sponsor The 16th Annual Harold G. Fox IP Moot

February 23, 2024

DWW is proud to be a silver sponsor of the 16th Annual Harold G. Fox IP Moot, which will be held from February 23rd, 2024 to February 24th, 2024 at the Federal Court of Canada and remotely.

The Harold G. Fox IP Moot seeks to promote education in the intellectual property field while providing law students from across Canada with the opportunity to present submissions in front of jurists of the Supreme, Ontario, and Federal Courts, and experienced practitioners of intellectual property law.

M. Imtiaz Karamat To Lead Cybersecurity Workshop at LAWS Law and Tech Conference

February 20, 2024

Imtiaz Karamat will be participating in a conference about Law and Technology hosted by Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) at Toronto Metropolitan University on February 20, 2024. The conference is for grade 11 students from across the Toronto District School Board and will discuss what technology means for the law, including providing workshops on a myriad of law and technology themed topics.

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