Publications

Amendments to the Canadian Patent Act and Patent Rules in force as of January 1, 2025 implement a patent term adjustment (PTA) system. This...
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  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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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