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

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

Federal Court Of Appeal Upholds Invalidity Of Snow Plow Blade Patents For Obviousness Federal Court Of Appeal Upholds Invalidity Of Snow Plow Blade Patents For Obviousness

Patent Litigation
– January 22, 2025January 22, 20252025-01-22
On January 6, 2025, the Federal Court of Appeal (the FCA) issued its decision in Usinage Pro-24 Inc. v Valley Blades Ltd., 2025 FCA 4, dismissing Usinage Pro-24 Inc.’s (Nordik Blades’) appeal of a Federal Court decision that found certain claims in its two snow plow blade patents (the Patents) invalid for obviousness.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-of-appeal-upholds-invalidity-of-snow-plow-blade-patents-for-obviousness

Almost Like A Movie: Federal Court Of Canada Dismisses Application For Passing Off For Film Distribution Services Almost Like A Movie: Federal Court Of Canada Dismisses Application For Passing Off For Film Distribution ...

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– January 22, 2025January 22, 20252025-01-22
On January 3, 2025, the Federal Court of Canada (the Court) issued its decision in 2K4 Inc. (Indican Pictures) v Indiecan Entertainment Inc., 2025 FC 20, dismissing 2K4 Inc. o/a Indican Pictures’ (the Applicant’s) application against IndieCan Entertainment Inc. (the Respondent) for passing off under s. 7(b) of the Trademarks Act.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/almost-like-a-movie-federal-court-of-canada-dismisses-application-for-passing-off-for-film

ETIPS® NEWSLETTER’S “2024: YEAR IN REVIEW” ETIPS® NEWSLETTER’S “2024: YEAR IN REVIEW”

Intellectual Property
– January 8, 2025January 8, 20252025-01-08
Thank you for your readership over the last year and welcome to what we hope will be an even better 2025!  In this year’s first issue of the E-TIPS® Newsletter, we will recap our most noteworthy reports from 2024, covering developments in intellectual property and information technology law under the following categories: (1) Supreme Court of Canada Matters, (2) Legislative, Treaty and Policy Developments, (3) Patents, (4) Trademarks, (5) Copyright, (6) Privacy and Cybersecurity, and (7) Artificial Intelligence.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/etips%C2%AE-newsletter%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9C2024-year-review%E2%80%9D

Federal Court Of Appeal Rules Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Can’t Regulate Unpatented Medicines Federal Court Of Appeal Rules Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Can’t Regulate Unpatented Medicines

Patent Litigation
– December 11, 2024December 11, 20242024-12-11
On December 3, 2024, the Federal Court of Appeal (the Court) released an en banc judgement in Galderma Canada Inc. v Canada, 2024 FCA 208, reversing a decision of the Federal Court (2024 FC 46, January 11, 2024).
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-of-appeal-rules-patented-medicine-prices-review-board-can%E2%80%99t-regulate
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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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