IRONMAN is an iconic trademark in the world of triathlon. The term “Ironman” is used as both a describer of the ultra-endurance event and...
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Publications
Wellness At Your Desk: Strategies for Reducing Stress and Improving Productivity
The practice of law takes a heavy toll on the mind and body. Devotion to our work often means late nights, prolonged sitting,...
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Celebrate Canada’s 150th Birthday with the Official Mark
Canada celebrated the 150th anniversary of its Confederation on July 1, 2017 and at the heart of the Sesquicentennial Anniversary is the design of...
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Patent Term Extension: Now Available in Canada
Canada implemented the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union on 21 September 2017. As a result, patent term extension of...
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Your First Patent Application: What You Need to Know
Since patent rights are territorial, a patent application must be filed in each country in which patent protection is sought. In addition, the novelty...
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Amendments to Canada’s Trademark Laws: What You Need to Know
In 2014, the Canadian government passed Bill C-31, which formally introduced amendments to the Trade-marks Act (the “Act”). These amendments were proposed to modernize...
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How and When to Challenge a Patent or Patent Application in Canada
“Patent prosecution” is a term used to refer to the road that a patent application follows en route to grant or, in some cases,...
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Strategic Considerations and Patent Application Examination Options in Canada
For many patent applicants, Canada’s deferred examination system is a desirable feature of its patent regime. Since patent applications are examined only upon request,...
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Federal Court of Appeal Decision Means Lower Costs for Copyright Owners Seeking the Identity of Alleged Infringers
Internet users may consider their activities on the Internet to be anonymous. However, Canadian law has recently changed to make it easier, or at...
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Trade Secrets 101
From Kentucky Fried Chicken’s original recipe to Google’s search algorithm, the business value of a trade secret is no secret. Kentucky Fried Chicken reportedly...
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