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Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law

John Simpson appointed as the Continuing Professional Development liaison for the Ontario Bar Association’s IP Section.

Best to file evidence no matter how strong your trademark case is

Originally published in AdvocateDaily.com Parties in trademark disputes should always put their best foot forward and file evidence to support their position no matter how confident they are, Toronto intellectual property lawyer John…

Protect trademark interests ahead of legislative changes

Originally published in AdvocateDaily.com Changes are coming to Canada’s trademark laws and holders of proprietary titles should review their registered holdings with counsel, Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson tells AdvocateDaily.com. He says the amendments, expected next year,…

The green rush to register cannabis trademarks

Column by John Simpson in Canadian Lawyer Magazine about registering trademarks in the cannabis industry

Ruling addresses copyright infringement in the digital age

Originally published in AdvocateDaily.com A recent Federal Court case recognized the ease in which digital works can be reproduced and awarded a photographer the maximum statutory damages for infringement of one of his works,…

Summary judgment victory in copyright infringement action

Shift Law obtains summary judgment victory in copyright infringement action

Taco Tuesday’ trademark may not be distinctive enough to enforce

Originally published in AdvocateDaily.com A trademark has to be “distinctive” of a single brand to be valid and enforceable, Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson tells MetroNews. A small Calgary taco restaurant is involved in…

Top 10 IP Boutiques in Canada!

Canadian Lawyer Magazine ranks Shift Law among Top 10 IP Boutiques in Canada!

Strong branding best defence against imitators for unpatentable products

Originally published in AdvocateDaily.com Strong branding is the best defence against copycat products when patenting isn’t an option, says Toronto intellectual property lawyer John Simpson. While it may be tempting for manufacturers to…

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