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On April 23, 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) launched a public consultation seeking input on two patent-related topics: (1) expedited patent examination...
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If you are considering filing a trademark application in Canada, recent improvements in examination timelines at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) are worth...
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Further to our post last week, the recent practice notice released by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) amends CIPO’s approach to patentable subject...
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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has released a new practice notice providing guidance on CIPO’s approach to determining whether patent claims are directed...
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Canadian intellectual property stakeholders can now learn how to spot scams, see real examples of scams, and report suspicious activity through the Canadian Intellectual...
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In Pollock-Cameron Investments Corporation v. Canada Gold and Silver Exchange Ltd., the Registrar of Trademarks had to determine whether the trademark GOLD VANCOUVER remained...
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In AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings Inc. v. Tekna Plasma Systems Inc., the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings Inc....
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In trademark cases, online surveys may be admissible as evidence; however, they must be properly designed and free from methodological flaws that may otherwise...
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