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Trademark tussles just got spicier: Canada now offers costs awards
Costs awards in trademark opposition proceedings have been long anticipated in Canada.
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Global | Publication | May 2019
Entrepreneurs don’t start businesses for the thrill of good record keeping, developing and maintaining a comprehensive capitalization table and keeping up to speed on corporate governance best practices. However, with a startup or early-stage business it is necessary to attend to these matters in real time, especially in the extremely fast-paced cannabis industry.
But, as the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. With that in mind, here are the top three corporate matters cannabis issuers should attend to sooner rather than later to ensure they do not get bogged down late and lose momentum when it’s time to grow the business and close a deal:
The earlier you attend to these matters, the easier your life will be when it comes time to close a deal. Our lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright can help you get back on track before it’s too late.
The author wishes to thank articling student Daniel Weiss for his help in preparing this legal update.
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Costs awards in trademark opposition proceedings have been long anticipated in Canada.
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On April 1, after more than a year of consultation, research and consideration, Ontario’s Civil Rules Review (CRR) working group released its proposed reforms to the Rules of Civil Procedure – the rulebook that governs litigation in the province.
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Canada’s 45th general election will take place on April 28. Businesses and non-profits that are considering engaging in the political process during this time must know the law and understand how to navigate the rules and restrictions imposed by the Canada Elections Act (CEA).
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