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.

Recent Insights

Canadian Privacy Commissioner Files Application In Federal Court Against Google Canadian Privacy Commissioner Files Application In Federal Court Against Google

Privacy
– September 23, 2026September 23, 20262026-09-23
On August 28, 2026, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) announced that it had filed an application with the Federal Court seeking an order to implement its recommendations to Google following an investigation into Google’s privacy practices that concluded on August 27, 2025.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/canadian-privacy-commissioner-files-application-federal-court-against-google

CIPO Launches The Key Technology Expedited Program CIPO Launches The Key Technology Expedited Program

Patents
– September 23, 2026September 23, 20262026-09-23
On September 2, 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) launched the Key Technology Expedited Program (KTEP), a pilot initiative that allows applicants to request expedited examination of patent applications related to key technology areas identified by the Commissioner of Patents.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/cipo-launches-key-technology-expedited-program

Federal Court Grants Leave to File Fresh Evidence in Trademark Appeal Federal Court Grants Leave to File Fresh Evidence in Trademark Appeal

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– September 23, 2026September 23, 20262026-09-23
On September 4, 2026, the Federal Court (the Court) issued its decision in Anashara v BIZU Innovation Group, 2026 FC 1132, allowing the appeal in part of a decision of the Registrar of Trademarks (the Registrar) to expunge the registration for SWAGGER (the Mark) for failure to file evidence in response to a Section 45 notice (the Notice) brought under the Trademarks Act.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/federal-court-grants-leave-to-file-fresh-evidence-trademark-appeal

Canada – U.S. Tariffs—Another Silver Lining for Trademark Owners? Canada – U.S. Tariffs—Another Silver Lining for Trademark Owners?

Trademarks
– September 10, 2026September 10, 20262026-09-10
The recent imposition of tariffs by each of Canada and the United States as part of their recent trade dispute may have an unintended benefit for trademark owners.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/canada-%E2%80%93-us-tariffs%E2%80%94another-silver-lining-for-trademark-owners

Updated Guidance On Police Use Of Drones Issued Updated Guidance On Police Use Of Drones Issued

Privacy
– September 10, 2026September 10, 20262026-09-10
On August 17, 2026, The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario (IPC) released updated guidance on police use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS), commonly known as drones (the “Guidance”). The Guidance is intended to assist police services in meeting their obligations under Ontario’s access and privacy laws when implementing or operating RPAS programs.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/updated-guidance-on-police-use-of-drones-issued

Leave To Adduce New Evidence In Trademark Appeal Granted Leave To Adduce New Evidence In Trademark Appeal Granted

Trademark and Copyright Litigation
– September 10, 2026September 10, 20262026-09-10
On August 19, 2026, the Federal Court (the Court) released its decision in PKF Trade Mark Limited v PKF Chambers Inc, 2026 FC 1072, granting PKF Trade Mark Limited (the Applicant) leave to file new evidence. The underlying proceeding was an appeal from a decision by the Trademarks Opposition Board (the Board) expunging the Applicant’s trademark (the Mark) after finding that the Applicant had failed to demonstrate use of the Mark during the relevant period.
Deeth Williams Wall https://www.dww.com/articles/leave-to-adduce-new-evidence-trademark-appeal-granted
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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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