Changes to trademark law in Quebec due to Bill 96 are set to come into force on 1 June 2025. On 26 June...
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The Due Care Standard for Reinstatement of Patents and Patent Applications
Introduction This article will outline the due care standard for reinstatement of Canadian patents and patent applications, and how the standard has been applied....
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NRC IRAP’s IP Assist Program Offers a Boost to Innovative Small and Medium Size Enterprises
The IP Assist program from the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) offers financial assistance and a range of...
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Crocs evolves from a boating shoe to Brand of the Year and defends its brand
Crocs are, as many know, foam clogs. Initially developed as a boating shoe, Crocs were launched in 2001 at a boat show in...
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Non-Traditional Trademarks in Canada
Most of us are familiar with traditional trademarks comprising words and designs. Many businesses now recognize, however, the growing importance of so-called non-traditional trademarks,...
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An Overview of European Unitary Patents and the Unified Patent Court
Starting this year, a new agreement called the Unified Patent Court Agreement (the “UPCA”) is coming to Europe. 17 countries have already agreed to...
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Equal Parts Science, Technology, and Intellectual Property Law
The relationship between science, technology, and intellectual property is symbiotic. Whether it is copyright law protecting software, trademark law protecting a brand and goodwill...
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Review Your Canadian Patent Portfolio before October 3, 2022: Upcoming Changes to the Canadian Patent Rules
Changes to the Canadian patent regime will come into force on October 3, 2022. The most significant changes include the introduction of (i) excess...
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Authoring A.I.
A recent news update on our website reported that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has recently issued a copyright registration where one of...
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Recent Wins for DABUS – Patenting in an Era of Artificial Intelligence
DABUS, short for Device for the Autonomous Bootstrapping of Unified Sentience, is an artificial intelligence (“AI”) machine that can invent and generate new ideas...
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