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

Unique Site-Blocking Order Explained By Federal Court Unique Site-Blocking Order Explained By Federal Court

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– February 5, 2025February 5, 20252025-02-05
On January 22, 2025, the Federal Court of Canada (the Court) in Bell Media Inc. v John Doe 1 (Soap2day), 2025 FC 133, provided its reasons for a Site-Blocking Order (the Order) issued last year, which required selected internet service providers (Third Party Respondents) to prevent access to websites and internet services associated with the operation of certain piracy platforms.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/unique-siteblocking-order-explained-by-federal-court

Don’t Rock The Boat! Federal Court Invalidates Trademarks In Recreational Boat-Towing Dispute Don’t Rock The Boat! Federal Court Invalidates Trademarks In Recreational Boat-Towing Dispute

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– February 5, 2025February 5, 20252025-02-05
On January 6, 2025, the Federal Court (the Court) issued its decision in Sea Tow Services International, Inc. v C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd., 2025 FC 27, striking Sea Tow Services International Inc.’s (Sea Tow) SEA TOW & DESIGN and SEA TOW trademarks (the Sea Tow Marks) from the Register and granting summary judgment in favour of C-Tow Marine Assistance Ltd. (C-Tow) on a related motion heard at the same time.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/don%E2%80%99t-rock-boat-federal-court-invalidates-trademarks-recreational-boattowing-dispute

New Hope For Patents Unintentionally Abandoned: Due Care Analysis For Reinstatement Clarified By Federal Court New Hope For Patents Unintentionally Abandoned: Due Care Analysis For Reinstatement Clarified By Federal ...

Patent Litigation
– February 5, 2025February 5, 20252025-02-05
On January 22, 2025, the Federal Court of Canada (the Court) issued its decision in Matco Tools Corporation v Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FC 118, setting aside a decision of the Commissioner of Patents (the Commissioner) to refuse to reinstate Matco Tools Corporation’s (the Applicant) Patent Application No. 3,086,194 (the 194 Application), which was deemed abandoned for failure to pay maintenance fees.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/new-hope-for-patents-unintentionally-abandoned-due-care-analysis-for-reinstatement

New Technology And Cyber Incident Reporting Form Published By OSFI New Technology And Cyber Incident Reporting Form Published By OSFI

Cybersecurity
– February 5, 2025February 5, 20252025-02-05
On January 15, 2025, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) published a new Technology and Cyber Incident Reporting Form (the New Incident Reporting Form). The New Incident Reporting Form will come into effect on April 1, 2025. Until then, federally regulated financial institutions (FRFIs) must use the existing incident reporting form to report cyber security incidents to OSFI.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/new-technology-and-cyber-incident-reporting-form-published-by-osfi

BC Personal Information Protection Act May Apply Even If Entity Lacks Physical Presence There BC Personal Information Protection Act May Apply Even If Entity Lacks Physical Presence There

Privacy
– January 22, 2025January 22, 20252025-01-22
On December 18, 2024, in Clearview AI Inc. v Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia, 2024 BCSC 2311, the Supreme Court of British Columbia (the Court) held that British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (BC PIPA) applies to organizations operating outside of British Columbia (BC) that have a “real and substantial connection” to the province.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/bc-personal-information-protection-act-may-apply-even-if-entity-lacks-physical-presence

To Two Thumbs-Up: Emoji Constitutes Valid Signature Confirms Saskatchewan Appeals Court To Two Thumbs-Up: Emoji Constitutes Valid Signature Confirms Saskatchewan Appeals Court

Information Technology
– January 22, 2025January 22, 20252025-01-22
On December 16, 2024, the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan (the Court) in Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. v South West Terminal Ltd., 2024 SKCA 115, dismissed an appeal by Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. (ALC) in a two-to-one decision, finding that a “thumbs-up” emoji constituted a valid signature and acceptance of a contract.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/to-two-thumbsup-emoji-constitutes-valid-signature-confirms-saskatchewan-appeals-court
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Events

DWW Partner Jennifer Davidson To Speak On Ransomware Attacks At INFONEX Business Continuity and Emergency Management Conference

January 29, 2025

On January 29, 2025, DWW Partner Jennifer R. Davidson and City of Toronto cybersecurity lawyer Nick McAlister will lead a program called “Surviving a Ransomware Attack” at INFONEX’s Canadian Business Continuity and Emergency Management Conference 2025.

DWW’s CPD Series 2024 Presents "Professionalism and Technology Refresher"

November 20, 2024

Professionalism and Technology Refresher: A Case-Driven Exploration of Professional Standards and Technology

As the practice of law continues to evolve in line with technological advancements, lawyers’ professional obligations must be interpreted and exercised with those changes in mind. This session’s panelists will explore a series of self-contained scenarios that raise legal professionalism issues and reflect recent disciplinary Law Society of Ontario decisions, including technological competence, cybersecurity, and social media, among others.

Jennifer Davidson To Present Legislative Update on Data Protection Issues In Canada's Critical Infrastructure At ITechLaw 2024 European Conference

October 30, 2024

On October 30, 2024, Jennifer R Davidson will be presenting a legislative update on data protection issues in Canada’s critical infrastructure at the Data Protection Law Committee meeting held during the ITechLaw 2024 European Conference. For more information and to register for the conference, visit: https://www.itechlaw.org/event/2024-european-conference/agenda/#agenda

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