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’s Sensitive Technology List Released Canada’s Sensitive Technology List Released

Information Technology
– February 19, 2025February 19, 20252025-02-19
On February 6, 2025, Canada’s Minister of Public safety announced the release of Canada’s Sensitive Technology List (STL), which includes emerging technologies or technologies with novel applications that Canada regards as having national security implications and seeks to protect from unwanted transfer to foreign threat actors. The STL is intended to act like the United States’ Critical and Emerging Technologies List and will contribute to advancing technological competitiveness while bolstering Canada’s national security.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/canada%E2%80%99s-sensitive-technology-list-released

Federal Court Rules No Confidence In Board’s Decision Regarding LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE Trademark Federal Court Rules No Confidence In Board’s Decision Regarding LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE Trademark

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– February 19, 2025February 19, 20252025-02-19
On January 29, 2025, the Federal Court of Canada (the Court) issued its decision in T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. v Glidepath Technologies Inc., 2025 FC 179, finding that the Trademarks Opposition Board (the Board) erred in its assessment of the degree of resemblance of the trademarks at issue and directing that Glidepath Technologies Inc.’s (Glidepath’s) application to register its LIVE WITH CONFIDENCE mark (the Mark) be refused.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-rules-no-confidence-board%E2%80%99s-decision-regarding-live-confidence-trademark

Make Sure You Check Your Junk Folder! Missed Patent Maintenance Fees Causes Loss Of Patent Make Sure You Check Your Junk Folder! Missed Patent Maintenance Fees Causes Loss Of Patent

Patent Litigation
– February 19, 2025February 19, 20252025-02-19
On February 4, 2025, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) issued its decision in Taillefer v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FCA 28, upholding a Federal Court (FC) decision dismissing Robert Taillefer’s (the Appellant’s) application for judicial review of the Commissioner of Patents’ (the Commissioner’s) refusal to reinstate Canadian Patent No. 2,690,767 (the 767 Patent) following its expiration in 2020 due to the non-payment of maintenance fees.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/make-sure-you-check-your-junk-folder-missed-patent-maintenance-fees-causes-loss-of-patent

Federal Court Of Canada Finds Trademark Infringement In Hotpot Restaurant Case Federal Court Of Canada Finds Trademark Infringement In Hotpot Restaurant Case

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– February 19, 2025February 19, 20252025-02-19
On January 31, 2025, the Federal Court of Canada (the Court) issued its decision in Young v Li, 2025 FC 210, finding that the respondent, 1000237903 ONTARIO INC. (903 Ontario), infringed, passed off and depreciated the goodwill of the registered trademarks DAHU HOTPOT and DAHU HOTPOT & Design. (collectively, the Marks) in the operation of a restaurant in the Greater Toronto Area.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-of-canada-finds-trademark-infringement-hotpot-restaurant-case

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
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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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