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

AI For All: Canada Releases National Artificial Intelligence Strategy AI For All: Canada Releases National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

Artificial Intelligence
– June 17, 2026June 17, 20262026-06-17
On June 4, 2026, Canada released its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy titled “AI for All” (the Strategy). The Strategy aims to encourage and support the adoption of AI across Canadian businesses and public services, strengthen Canadian controlled AI-infrastructure and protect Canadians.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/ai-for-all-canada-releases-national-artificial-intelligence-strategy

Federal Court Affirms Vested Right To File Additional Evidence Without Leave For Certain Trademark Appeals Federal Court Affirms Vested Right To File Additional Evidence Without Leave For Certain Trademark Appeal...

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– June 17, 2026June 17, 20262026-06-17
On May 19, 2026, the Federal Court of Canada (the Court) issued its decision in Green Gourmand Foods Inc. v Canada Bread Company, Limited, 2026 FC 489, dismissing Canada Bread Company Ltd.’s (Canada Bread) motion to strike the new evidence submitted by Green Gourmand Foods Inc. (Green Gourmand) from the record.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-affirms-vested-right-to-file-additional-evidence-without-leave-for-certain

Privacy Commissioner Tables 2025-2026 Annual Report Privacy Commissioner Tables 2025-2026 Annual Report

Privacy
– June 17, 2026June 17, 20262026-06-17
On June 4, 2026, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) tabled its 2025-2026 Annual Report to Parliament on the federal Privacy Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), titled “Championing Privacy in the Age of AI” (the Annual Report). The Annual Report highlights the OPC’s efforts to promote children’s privacy and provide leadership in a time when technologies are developing rapidly.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/privacy-commissioner-tables-20252026-annual-report

Federal Court Of Appeal Clarifies Descriptiveness Test For Composite Marks Federal Court Of Appeal Clarifies Descriptiveness Test For Composite Marks

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– June 3, 2026June 3, 20262026-06-03
On May 5, 2026, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) issued its decision in Therme Development (CY) Ltd. v. Nordik Spa Village Chelsea Inc., 2026 FCA 85, dismissing Therme Development (CY) Ltd.’s (Therme’s) appeal of a Federal Court (FC) decision to strike certain services listed in association with Therme’s trademark registrations for THEREME, THERME GROUP, and certain THERME composite marks (i.e., with both a word and a design element) (the Composite Marks).
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-of-appeal-clarifies-descriptiveness-test-for-composite-marks

Privacy Commissioner Of Canada Issues New Guidelines For Age Verification Privacy Commissioner Of Canada Issues New Guidelines For Age Verification

Privacy
– June 3, 2026June 3, 20262026-06-03
On May 4, 2026, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the Commissioner) released two new guidance documents on age assurance: (1) directed at operators of websites and online services; and (2) directed at providers and developers of age assurance systems (collectively, the Guidance Documents). The Guidance Documents are intended to support organizations in creating safer and more age-appropriate online experiences for children while mitigating potential adverse impacts on privacy.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/privacy-commissioner-of-canada-issues-new-guidelines-for-age-verification

Sweet Victory! Federal Court Allows Registration Of MASTER CHOCOLAT Trademark Sweet Victory! Federal Court Allows Registration Of MASTER CHOCOLAT Trademark

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– June 3, 2026June 3, 20262026-06-03
On May 5, 2026, the Federal Court (the Court) released its decision in GRC Food Services Ltd. v. Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, 2026 FC 594, allowing GRC Food Services Ltd.’s (GRC’s) appeal of the Trademark Opposition Board’s (TMOB’s) refusal to register its MASTER CHOCOLAT trademark (the GRC Mark).
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/sweet-victory-federal-court-allows-registration-of-master-chocolat-trademark
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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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