IAM Patent 1000 Continues to Honour Goodmans with Gold Tier Recognition
We are pleased to share the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000 has once again honoured Goodmans LLP with Gold tier recognition.
Congratulations to our IP Group, and to the Goodmans lawyers named in the 2024 World’s Leading Patent Professionals guide:
About IAM Patent 1000
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Intellectual Property Litigation
Don’t Believe Your Lyin’ Eyes: Denmark’s Battle Against AI Impersonation
As reported in the Guardian, the Danish government has decided to update its copyright laws to address the rise of AI-generated deepfakes. Deepfakes are defined as highly convincing digital replicas… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Ferrari Reclaims "Testarossa" in Legal Grand Prix
As reported by Reuters, Ferrari has reclaimed legal ownership of the "Testarossa" trademark at the European Union's ("EU") second-highest court, representing a legal victory that may have implications… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Bitcoin Bluff: Australian Man who Claimed he Invented Bitcoin is Found in Contempt of Court
As reported by AP News, an Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be the founder of bitcoin has been found to be in contempt of London’s High Court and given a suspended sentence of… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Paws for Thought: DOGKIND Trademark Application Refused
In a recent decision, the Trademarks Opposition Board (“TMOB”) refused a trademark application for DOGKIND, finding it was confusingly similar to the already registered trademark, PETKIND.Dogkind… -
Intellectual Property Litigation
Rolling in the Injunctions: Brazilian judge orders Adele song to be removed from streaming services
A Brazilian judge has reportedly ordered that Adele’s 2015 song, “Million Years Ago”, be pulled from streaming services worldwide, following allegations of plagiarism from Brazilian musician, Toninho… -
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Changes to Trademark Proceedings Coming into Effect April 1, 2025
Amendments to the Trademarks Regulations will take effect on April 1, 2025. These changes are part of broader updates to the Trademarks Act, introduced through the Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No…
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Mergers and Acquisitions
Dayforce to be taken private by Thoma Bravo for US$12.3 billion
Goodmans LLP is advising Dayforce, Inc. as Canadian counsel in connection with its definitive agreement to be taken private by Thoma Bravo in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of… -
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RF Capital Group to be acquired by iA Financial Corporation in C$597 million all-cash transaction
Goodmans LLP is advising RF Capital Group in connection with its sale to iA Financial Corporation, a Quebec City-based insurance and wealth management company, in an all-cash transaction valued at… -
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Apotex acquires CanPrev
Goodmans LLP acted for Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of CanPrev, a leading Canadian provider of vitamins, supplements, and other natural health products… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Apotex acquires Searchlight Pharma Inc.
Goodmans LLP advised Apotex Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Searchlight Pharma Inc… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
FASHIONPHILE acquires Two Authenticators Business
Goodmans LLP acted for FASHIONPHILE, LLC in connection with its purchase of the assets of Two Authenticators Inc… -
Mergers and Acquisitions
Minute Media acquires STN Video
Goodmans LLP acted for Minute Media, a leading global technology and sports content company, in connection with its acquisition of STN Video, a North American industry leader in sports content…
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Intellectual Property Litigation
Goodmans Once Again Honoured in the 2025 Edition of Managing IP’s IP STARS
We are pleased to announce the 2025 edition of Managing IP’s IP STARS has recognized Goodmans LLP in Tier 1 for our strengths in Patent Disputes for the eighth year in a row. Our Intellectual… -
Aging and Healthcare
Goodmans Once Again Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2025
We are pleased to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences 2025 once again features Goodmans lawyers among Canada's top-ranked experts.Congratulations to our 8 featured lawyers:Amalia… -
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Goodmans Once Again Recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2025
We are pleased to announce the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2025 once again names Goodmans lawyers among Canada's top-ranked experts.Congratulations to our 15 featured lawyers:Amalia…