Trademarks Act & Commentary, 2026 Edition + E-Book

The Late Honourable Roger T. Hughes, K.C., B.Sc., LL.B., was a preeminent figure in the legal community for over 50 years.

While in private practice, Mr. Hughes appeared as counsel in all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, in a large number of precedent-setting cases. In addition to numerous papers, he was also the author of textbooks in the litigation and intellectual property field, including Federal Courts of Canada Service; Hughes & Woodley on Patents, Second Edition; Hughes on Trade Marks, Second Edition; Hughes on Copyright & Industrial Design, Second Edition; Copyright Legislation & Commentary (annual edition); Patent Legislation & Commentary (annual edition); Trademarks Act & Commentary (annual edition); Halsbury’s Laws of Canada – Trademarks, Passing Off and Unfair Competition; Halsbury’s Laws of Canada – Patents, Trade Secrets and Industrial Designs; Canadian Forms & Precedents – Intellectual Property; and Canadian Forms & Precedents – Licensing.

Appointed to the Federal Court in 2005, Justice Hughes served with distinction until his retirement in 2016.

Throughout his career, and after his retirement from the Court, Justice Hughes was a committed teacher and mentor, speaking at conferences and university classes on diverse legal topics including court practice and procedure; patent, trademark and copyright law; and media and entertainment law.

Sanjukta Tole, B.Sc. (Hons.), LL.B., is a partner of Dickinson Wright LLP. She advises a variety of clients, from SMEs to Fortune 500 companies, on all facets of brand management. She is highly experienced in the Canadian trademark prosecution process, including the management on international intellectual property portfolios. She also provides strategic guidance in enforcing her clients' intellectual property rights with a focus on domain name and Internet-related disputes, expungement proceedings and trademark infringement actions. On commercial transactions, Sanjukta advises on licensing agreements, IP due diligence, co-existence arrangements and technology / privacy contracts.

An active member within the International Trademark Association (“INTA”), the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (“IPIC”) and MARQUES, she has served on several committees over the years. She is also a co-author of Hughes on Trade Marks, Second Edition and contributes to Intellectual Property/Commercial Transactions, Canadian Forms and Precedents – Trade Marks and Halsbury’s Laws of Canada – Trademarks, Passing Off and Unfair Competition. She was appointed to the Board of Examiners for the recently established College of Patent and Trademark Agents.

Sebastian Beck-Watt, B.A. (Hons.), J.D., is a lawyer and trademark agent at PCK Intellectual Property, where he advises on the acquisition, protection, enforcement, and commercialization of intellectual property in a variety of sectors, with a focus on trademarks. He has experience in a range of intellectual property and related areas, including trademarks, copyright, marketing and advertising, licensing, and domain name matters. Sebastian has worked with clients across a range of industries to manage their international trademark portfolios, including trademark strategy, clearance, and prosecution, as well as handling cancellation and opposition proceedings. Sebastian also regularly provides advice and assists with enforcement and dispute resolution in intellectual property and related matters. He has appeared before the Trademarks Opposition Board and the Federal Court. He is also an active committee member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and the International Trademarks Association (INTA).