One of the first steps in starting a business is naming it. For many businesses this involves registering the business with local authorities and/or...
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Publications
Cost Effective Jurisdictions for IP Disputes
Resolving legal disputes through litigation can be costly and time consuming. A typical lawsuit generally requires filing a claim and a reply, discovery of...
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Supreme Court of Canada Rules ISPs Cannot Charge a Fee for Discharging their Obligations Under the Copyright Notice-and-Notice Regime
Online copyright infringement has become commonplace. Due to a perceived cloak of anonymity on the internet, the identity of many copyright infringers can be...
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Pharmaceutical Patents and Canada’s Prohibition on Patenting Methods of Medical Treatment: A Predictable Pattern to Follow?
There is a paucity of comprehensive analysis on the Canadian jurisprudence that has shaped the prohibition of methods of medical treatment from patentability. Contrary...
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The Uphill Battle in Registering Geographical Names or Indicators as Trademarks with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Since the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (the “CIPO”)’s release of a Practice Notice on 9 November 2016 clarifying its practice with respect to the...
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Provisional Patent Applications: Worth the Investment
A regular patent application requires carefully and thoroughly drafting a patent specification and claims, and is best prepared with the assistance of a patent...
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Rest and Recovery to Improve Mental Performance and Manage Stress
February marked my third anniversary on the Iditarod Trail. The Iditarod Trail Invitational (“ITI”) is a self-supported, winter ultra-endurance race that attracts a particular...
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Enforcing Alleged Trademark Infringement on Social Media
A well-regarded and recognizable brand can often be a business’ most valuable asset. Relying on trademark law, businesses strive to protect their brands from...
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IP Protection for Blockchain Technologies
Since its quiet introduction to an esoteric mailing list in 2008 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, blockchain technology – the underlying technology of cryptocurrencies...
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Top Reasons to File in Canada
Why File in Canada? Canada is a dynamic and prosperous country with a strong economy and a well-educated workforce. Some of Canada’s vibrant industry...
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