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
Nine DWW Lawyers named in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada (TM)
Nine DWW Lawyers named in the 2025 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

Canada Seeks Public Input On Federal Public Service AI Strategy Canada Seeks Public Input On Federal Public Service AI Strategy

Information Technology
– October 16, 2024October 16, 20242024-10-16
On September 16, 2024, the President of the Treasury Board of Canada launched public consultations on Canada’s first artificial intelligence (AI) strategy (AI Strategy) for the federal public service. The goal of this phase of the consultation process is to seek input from Canadians on the appropriate use of AI within the federal government.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/canada-seeks-public-input-on-federal-public-service-ai-strategy

Federal Court Of Appeal Issues Decision In Diaper Pail Patent Saga Federal Court Of Appeal Issues Decision In Diaper Pail Patent Saga

Patent Litigation
– October 16, 2024October 16, 20242024-10-16
On September 27, 2024, the Federal Court of Appeal (the FCA) issued its decision in Munchkin, Inc. v Angelcare Canada Inc., 2024 FCA 156, addressing two appeals concerning the infringement of multiple patents relating to diaper pails and cassettes to be placed therein.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-of-appeal-issues-decision-diaper-pail-patent-saga

Ontario University Can Withhold Certain Research Records From Freedom Of Information Request Ontario University Can Withhold Certain Research Records From Freedom Of Information Request

Information Technology
– October 16, 2024October 16, 20242024-10-16
On September 26, 2024, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) issued Order PO-4555, upholding Ontario Tech University’s (Ontario Tech’s) decision to deny a member of the media’s (the Appellant’s) access to records relating to two research grants.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/ontario-university-can-withhold-certain-research-records-from-freedom-of-information

Annual Reports Issued On Canadian Access To Information And Privacy Laws Annual Reports Issued On Canadian Access To Information And Privacy Laws

Privacy
– October 16, 2024October 16, 20242024-10-16
On October 1, 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) tabled its annual reports on the Access to Information Act and Privacy Act (collectively, the Annual Reports). The Annual Reports summarize how the OPC fulfilled its responsibilities under the Acts in the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/annual-reports-issued-on-canadian-access-to-information-and-privacy-laws

How Old Are You Really? Canadian Privacy Commissioner Issues Statement On Common Approach To Age Assurance How Old Are You Really? Canadian Privacy Commissioner Issues Statement On Common Approach To Age Assuran...

Privacy
– October 2, 2024October 2, 20242024-10-02
On September 19, 2024, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) issued a Joint Statement on a Common International Approach to Age Assurance (the Joint Statement), joining other global regulators in moving towards a more common international approach to the data protection and privacy implications of age assurance methods.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/how-old-are-you-really-canadian-privacy-commissioner-issues-statement-on-common-approach

Federal Court Dismisses Application To Invalidate Geox’s AMPHIBIOX Trademark Federal Court Dismisses Application To Invalidate Geox’s AMPHIBIOX Trademark

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– October 2, 2024October 2, 20242024-10-02
On September 13, 2024, the Federal Court of Canada (the Court) in Giuseppe De Luca v Geox S.P.A., 2024 FC 1441, dismissed Mr. De Luca’s (the Applicant) application to invalidate Geox S.P.A.’s (the Respondent) trademark AMPHIBIOX.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-dismisses-application-to-invalidate-geox%E2%80%99s-amphibiox-trademark
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Events

Wole Akinremi to Moderate Panel on Force Majeure and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery at the 2024 CAN-TECH Law Fall Conference

October 8, 2024

On October 8, 2024, DWW Partner Olalekan (Wole) Akinremi will moderate the panel, "Force Majeure and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery – What’s Beyond Your Control?" at the 2024 Canadian Technology Law Association Fall Conference.

Jennifer Davidson to Moderate Program on Space Law at the Canadian Technology Law Association’s Annual Fall Conference

October 8, 2024

On October 8, 2024, DWW Partner Jennifer R. Davidson will moderate the panel, "Reaching for the Stars: Contracting Considerations in Space Law " at the 2024 Canadian Technology Law Association Fall Conference.

M. Imtiaz Karamat to Moderate Panel On The Regulatory Landscape of Drones at the 2024 CAN-TECH Law Fall Conference

October 7, 2024

On October 7, 2024, DWW Associate M. Imtiaz Karamat will moderate the panel “It’s Not a Bird or a Plane – Regulating the Legal Landscape of Drones” at the 2024 Canadian Technology Law Association Fall Conference.

Imtiaz and a panel of experts will discuss how drones are revolutionizing business practices across industries and the current legal landscape for this technology in Canada. This program will also delve into how legislative frameworks are evolving to regulate this new frontier.

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