Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

On June 8, 2012, Genentech’s lawsuit seeking a declaration that US Patent No. 6,733,752 was invalid and not-infringed by Genentech’s trastuzumab product (HERCEPTIN).

Health Canada specifically contemplates certain proteins as SEBs in its Guidance, although Health Canada has not limited SEBs to only particular classes of drugs.

On May 23, 2012, the Federal Court held that Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. ("Merck") is liable to Apotex Inc. ("Apotex") for damages under section 8 of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations (the "Regulations"), but exercised its discretion to reduce the amount of compensation payable based on a defence of ex turpi causa.

Those who have applied for, or are looking to apply for, industrial design protection in Canada should be aware that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)...

On June 30, 2025, the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) published its new Guidelines for PMPRB Staff, which will come into force on January 1, 2026.

On June 19, 2025, Canada's Drug Agency (CDA) opened a public consultation on a proposed process for preparing a list of essential prescription drugs and related products.

In Ma v Fivalco Industries Corporation, the Federal Court granted a protective order that included a Solicitor's Eyes Only (SEO) designation over confidential financial documents.

Those who have applied for, or are looking to apply for, industrial design protection in Canada should be aware that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)...

In recent years, local trademarks and products have been attracting growing interest from consumers. This trend can be explained by the ability of local players to better understand...

As an intellectual property lawyer and patent agent, I am regularly approached by clients or prospective clients who want to know if they should protect their new widget with either (a) a patent or (b) a trade secret.

Intellectual property is a key asset of most businesses, yet IP rights are often underutilized or misunderstood as a business asset.

How do I best protect my invention, by patenting or keeping it as a trade secret? Do I need to register my product name as a trademark or are common law rights enough? Will copyright protect my website?