The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has launched a new service allowing applicants and rights holders to obtain certified electronic copies of official documents,...
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Lav vs. LV: Why Louis Vuitton Prevailed in a Canadian Trademark Dispute
The Trademarks Opposition Board recently rendered its decision in an opposition filed by Gurok Turizm Ve Madencilik Anonim Sirketi (Gurok) against Louis Vuitton’s two...
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CIPO Maintains Non-Patentability Finding on Dusome Remand Under the New Patentable Subject Matter Framework
On May 5, 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) issued a preliminary redetermination on the remand of Dusome v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025...
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Funding Opportunities for Startups Available until June 15th Though AccelerateIP
For startups building valuable technology, intellectual property (“IP”) can be a critical business asset. The AccelerateIP program offers startups access to mentorship and significant...
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CIPO offers free IP PRIME education summit for entrepreneurs on June 3, 2026
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is offering a free one-day event on June 3, 2026 aimed at small and medium enterprises to provide...
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Federal Court Grants Leave to Introduce Evidence of Use on Appeal and Partially Reinstates Expunged Trademark Registration
In Nielsen Consumer LLC v. Toronto-Dominion Bank, the Federal Court applied its more flexible approach for admitting new evidence in appeals of decisions of...
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FCA Upholds Finding of Non-Infringement for Frozen French Fries Patent
In McCain Foods Limited v. J.R. Simplot Company, the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed McCain Foods’ appeal of a Federal Court’s decision concerning alleged...
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CIPO Launches Consultation on Expedited Patent Examination and the Patent Grace Period
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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CIPO Trademark Examination Wait Times Continue to Decrease
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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CIPO Updates Patentable Subject Matter Guidelines
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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