DWW Ranked Best Law Firm in Canada by Best Lawyers, 2026
DWW Ranked Best Law Firm in Canada by Best Lawyers, 2026
DWW Welcomes Gary Daniel as a Partner of the Firm
DWW Welcomes Gary Daniel as a Partner of the Firm
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.
Helping Your Ideas Take Flight For Over 25 Years
Helping Your Ideas Take Flight For Over 25 Years.

Recent Insights

Joint Principles For Responsible Use Of AI Released Joint Principles For Responsible Use Of AI Released

Privacy
– February 11, 2026February 11, 20262026-02-11
On January 21, 2026, the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) and the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) released a set of joint Principles to guide Ontario public sector organizations in the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems (the Guidance).
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/joint-principles-for-responsible-use-of-ai-released

Veni, Vidi, Litigavi: Federal Court Upholds Rejection Of FALESCA MOLISANA Opposition Veni, Vidi, Litigavi: Federal Court Upholds Rejection Of FALESCA MOLISANA Opposition

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– February 11, 2026February 11, 20262026-02-11
On January 26, 2026, the Federal Court (the Court) in 996660 Ontario Ltd. v. Falesca Importing Ltd., 2026 FC 114, dismissed 996660 Ontario Ltd.’s (the Applicant’s) appeal of a Trademark Opposition Board’s (TMOB’s) decision that rejected its opposition to Falesca Importing Ltd.’s (the Respondent’s) registration of the mark FALESCA MOLISANA.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/veni-vidi-litigavi-federal-court-upholds-rejection-of-falesca-molisana-opposition

Take Your Data With You When You Go: Competition Bureau Releases Report On Data Portability Take Your Data With You When You Go: Competition Bureau Releases Report On Data Portability

Privacy
– February 11, 2026February 11, 20262026-02-11
On January 15, 2026, the Competition Bureau (the Bureau) published a report examining how data portability can empower consumers, enhance competition and drive innovation in Canada. The report analyzes the potential economic and consumer benefits of data portability, using the insurance sector as a case study, and identifies key factors necessary for the creation of a successful data portability framework.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/take-your-data-you-when-you-go-competition-bureau-releases-report-on-data-portability

Provision For Adducing New Evidence In Trademarks Appeals Interpreted For The First Time By Federal Court Provision For Adducing New Evidence In Trademarks Appeals Interpreted For The First Time By Federal Court

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– January 28, 2026January 28, 20262026-01-28
On January 14, 2026, the Federal Court (the Court) issued its decision in Products Unlimited, Inc. v Five Seasons Comfort Limited, 2026 FC 48, overturning the Trademark Opposition Board’s decision (the Board’s Decision) which refused Products Unlimited, Inc.’s (the Applicant) application for FILTER DESIGN on the ground that the diamond-shaped aperture design is dictated primarily by a utilitarian function and therefore non-registrable. The Applicant sought leave to file additional evidence and appealed the Board’s Decision.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/provision-for-adducing-new-evidence-trademarks-appeals-interpreted-for-first-time-by

Date Of Acquisition May Be Used For Special Circumstances Excusing Non-Use Of Recently Acquired Trademarks Date Of Acquisition May Be Used For Special Circumstances Excusing Non-Use Of Recently Acquired Trademark...

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– January 28, 2026January 28, 20262026-01-28
On January 9, 2026, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) issued its decision in Comité interprofessionnel du vin de champagne v Coors Brewing Company, 2026 FCA 2, dismissing an appeal of a Federal Court (FC) decision finding that the Registrar of Trademarks (the Registrar), committed no error in concluding that special circumstances excusing non-use existed for recently acquired trademarks.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/date-of-acquisition-may-be-used-for-special-circumstances-excusing-nonuse-of-recently

Canadian Privacy Commissioner Investigates Retailer’s Sale Of Refurbished Laptops Which Were Not Fully Wiped Canadian Privacy Commissioner Investigates Retailer’s Sale Of Refurbished Laptops Which Were Not Fully Wi...

Privacy
– January 28, 2026January 28, 20262026-01-28
On January 13, 2026, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the OPC) released its findings of its investigation into Staples Canada ULC’s (Staples) privacy practices related to their “Openbox” program which allows customers to return laptops to be refurbished and resold by Staples. The OPC found that Staples failed to fully remove customers’ personal information from the returned laptops before resale.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/canadian-privacy-commissioner-investigates-retailer%E2%80%99s-sale-of-refurbished-laptops-which
See All

Events

DWW Associate Victoria Di Felice And DWW Partner Jennifer Davidson To Speak On OBA “Future-Proofing Your IP & IT Contracts” Webcast

February 24, 2026

On February 24, 2026, Victoria Di Felice will moderate and Jennifer Davidson will speak on a webcast program titled “Future-Proofing Your IP & IT Contracts” hosted by the OBA Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law Program.

DWW Associate M. Imtiaz Karamat To Speak On OBA “Transactional Work Essentials” Webcast

February 17, 2026

On February 17, 2026, M. Imtiaz Karamat will speak at Session 5 of the “Call Forward: A Series on the Transition-to-Practice for Students-at-Law” webcast program titled “Transactional Work Essentials” hosted by the OBA Young Lawyers Division Program.

DWW Partner Jennifer R. Davidson To Speak On Privacy Law Panel At LSO 15th Business Law Summit

November 14, 2025

On November 14, 2025, Jennifer R. Davidson will speak on a panel titled “Privacy Law in Practice: Contracting, Cross-Functional Teams, and Supply Chain Risk” at the Law Society of Ontario’s 15th Business Law Summit in Toronto, Ontario.

See All