As part of Canada’s commitment to intellectual property, the National Research Council offers an IP Assist program, including financial support, for qualifying start-ups. The...
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WIPO holding Symposium on Trade Secrets and Innovation 2022
The World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) will host the Symposium on Trade Secrets and Innovation on May 23rd and 24th. The Symposium provides a...
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Copyright term extension is on the horizon in Canada under proposed amendments to the Copyright Act
It may soon be time to budget an additional 20 years to copyright terms in Canada. Bill C-19, “An Act to implement certain provisions...
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Government of Canada marks World IP Day through two IP-related initiatives
Each year on April 26, the global intellectual property community celebrates World Intellectual Property Day. The event was established by the World Intellectual Property...
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USPTO Launches New Pro Bono Program
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is launching a new pro bono program in collaboration with the PTAB Bar Association. The goal...
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Federal Court dismisses copyright infringement case involving photos of Jennifer Lopez
The Plaintiff August Image LLC (“August”) is a photographic syndication agency. It claimed to have acquired exclusive rights to license 6 photos of Jennifer...
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Ed Sheeran wins copyright case over hit song Shape of You
Global pop star singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran won a copyright case over his 2017 hit song Shape of You on Wednesday 6 April...
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OYEN WIGGS RECOGNIZED IN CANADIAN LAW AWARDS 2022
We are pleased to announce that the 2022 Canadian Law Awards has selected Oyen Wiggs as one of the Excellence Award recipients in the...
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Canada ends GPPH partnership with Russia
As part of Western sanctions against Russia for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has announced an end to...
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IP offices issue statement in honour of International Women’s Day
In acknowledgement of International Women’s Day on March 8th, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (the “CIPO”), the United States Intellectual Property Office, and other...
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