OFAC revokes so-called U-turn authorization for Cuba-related financial transactions
OFAC published a final rule that modifies the Cuban Assets Control Regulations to revoke the so-called "U-turn" authorization.
IP monitor - Hurry up and slow down: Delay in Canadian trademark law catching up with the World
On October 16, 2015, Ms. Johanne Bélisle, Commissioner of Patents, Registrar of Trademarks and Chief Executive Officer at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), gave a keynote address at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Intellectual Property Institute (IPIC) in which she provided an update on the expected date for the implementation in Canada of the Nice, Madrid and Singapore international trademark treaties, which are set to significantly overhaul and modernize the existing trademark legislative landscape.
As per her declaration, the Nice Classification is still intended to be included in Canadian law shortly during the Fall of 2015, while the Singapore Treaty and Madrid Protocol are now set to be implemented in early 2018 (as compared to initial estimates of late 2015/early 2016), thus pushing back the estimated date of entry into force of the amendments to the Trademarks Act.
Recent publications
Recommended changes to improve Australia’s Medical Cannabis laws
On 5 September 2019, Professor John McMillan AO’s Final Report (Report) on the operation of the Narcotic Drugs Act 1967 (ND Act) was tabled in Parliament. Section 26A of the ND Act required the Minster to cause a review of the operation of the ND Act to be undertaken.
Subscribe and stay up to date with the latest legal news, information and events...