PCK Intellectual Property is proud to share the release of the 2026 Edition of Trademarks Act & Commentary, featuring contributions from our colleague Sebastian Beck-Watt alongside Sanjukta Tole and the Honourable Roger T. Hughes.
For many professionals working in Canadian trademark law, this publication has become a trusted and practical reference relied on throughout day-to-day practice. As trademark law continues to evolve through legislative updates, procedural developments, and emerging case law, access to reliable commentary and consolidated materials remains essential for practitioners, in-house teams, and organizations managing valuable brands and intellectual property assets.
The 2026 edition provides updated commentary and analysis on recent developments shaping Canadian trademark practice, while bringing together key legislative materials, practice guidance, and reference tools in a single resource.
Highlights from the 2026 edition include:
- Introductory commentary providing an overview of trademark law and practice in Canada
- A 2025 Year in Review examining key legislative, jurisprudential, and practice developments
- The full text of the updated Trademarks Act and Regulations
- Current Trademarks Office and Trademarks Opposition Board Practice Notices
- The Trademarks Examination Manual
- The Madrid Examination and Procedures Manual
- Relevant provisions from the Competition Act and Criminal Code
- The full text of the Olympic and Paralympic Marks Act
- The full text of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents Act
- Tariffs of fees and additional reference materials commonly relied on by practitioners
- A table of concordance comparing prior and current versions of the Trademarks Act
- Commentary reviewing recent developments in Canadian trademark case law
The publication continues to serve as a valuable resource for intellectual property lawyers, trademark agents and clerks, students, in-house counsel, corporations, and institutions requiring efficient access to current trademark legislation and practical guidance.
We are proud to see Sebastian’s continued contributions to the Canadian intellectual property community through this publication and congratulate Sebastian Beck-Watt, Sanjukta Tole, and the Honourable Roger T. Hughes on the release of the 2026 edition.
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