Th is book has been written to explain to practitioners outside Canada how
the Canadian legal system works for trademarks, copyright and industrial
designs. A practical approach has been adopted and emphasis has been given
to how these laws may be used strategically.
Chapters have also been included relating to actions for infringement
since this is the type of information that is vital to enforcing rights.
As a practising lawyer and advocate, I have attempted to present the law
in a clear and understandable fashion. Th e law is stated as of July 2009.
I thank my wife and our sons for their patience while I worked on the
text.
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