Government IP Funding Programs Across Canada

  Securing intellectual property (IP) rights is a critical step for businesses, particularly for start-ups and small or medium-sized enterpr... Read more »

To Translate or not to Translate? MBM Provides General Guide for Businesses Operating in the Province of Québec after June 1, 2025

  If you sell products or have public signage in the Province of Québec, then please consider what changes, if any, will be necessary to the... Read more »

CIPO Fees to Increase by 25% in 2024 and Expansion of the Definition of “Small Entity”

  The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) has announced that effective January 1, 2024, most official fees will be increasing by ... Read more »

MBM Prevails as Federal Court Awards Unprecedented 50% Lump Sum Award of Costs in Trademark Dispute

  On August 15, 2022, the Federal Court of Canada issued its decision with respect to costs in Dragona Carpet Supplies Missisauga Inc. v Dra... Read more »

New Trademark Laws For Québec – What You Need To Know

  In approximately three years or less, the Québec Government’s newly adopted Bill 96 , An Act respecting French, the official and common l... Read more »