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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5 Tips for Protecting your Startup’s Intellectual Property
Intellectual property (IP) protection is essential for fostering innovation. If your startup is developing something truly new and inventive, these five tips will help...
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How Competition Law Intersects with Intellectual Property and What You Should Know
Competition law can at times conflict with the goals of intellectual property (IP) law. While competition law seeks to maintain market competition by regulating...
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Got a New Plant Variety? There’s an Act for That!
The practice of plant breeding has developed new plant varieties with a wide variety of desirable attributes. For example, plant varieties having better growing...
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Growing Popularity of eSports Raises New Copyright Issues
What was once every child’s dream of working as a professional video game player has now virtually become a reality. The rise of...
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Sharing an Office Space May Adversely Impact Your Business’s Ability to Obtain Valid Patent Protection
We live and conduct business in a burgeoning sharing economy driven by services such as Uber™ and Airbnb™. Thus, the development of shared...
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Is a Marijuana IP Gold Rush Coming to Canada?
In keeping with an election promise made last fall, the Trudeau government has announced plans to legalize recreational marijuana use in Canada by the...
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Registrability of Geographical Place Names as Trademarks in Canada
The Federal Court of Appeal recently provided some guidance on the registrability of trademarks that are geographical place names, thereby reconciling what previously...
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