Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

This article forms one part of a broader decision framework for evaluating whether patent or trade secret protection is appropriate for AI innovation.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has just released a report based on extensive roundtables it held with SMEs across Canada.

Canada's federal government and common law provinces lack a general 'right of publicity' protecting personality rights as property. This article examines the limited statutory provisions covering personality rights in Canada, with Quebec as a notable exception under civil law jurisdiction.

The September NEWSletter also provides information about the PMPRB’s participation in past and future events, as well as NPDUIS research initiative and activities.

On September 14, 2026, Health Canada launched a consultation seeking public feedback on a proposed “new interim approach to speed up the review of certain pediatric drugs”, including on the proposed eligibility criteria and review timelines.

September 21, 2026, marked the ninth anniversary of the significant amendments to the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations (Regulations).

The September NEWSletter also provides information about the PMPRB’s participation in past and future events, as well as NPDUIS research initiative and activities.

On September 14, 2026, Health Canada launched a consultation seeking public feedback on a proposed “new interim approach to speed up the review of certain pediatric drugs”, including on the proposed eligibility criteria and review timelines.

A Federal Court decision examines whether parties in trademark opposition appeals can introduce new evidence or conduct cross-examinations that were not pursued during the original Board proceedings. The ruling addresses critical procedural questions about the scope of appellate review and the strategic importance of presenting comprehensive evidence at the opposition stage.

The Federal Court of Appeal's decision in SOCAN v. Apple Canada addresses when courts will review administrative decisions before they become final. The ruling establishes that even significant legal determinations made during bifurcated proceedings remain interlocutory until the administrative body completes its entire process. What threshold must parties meet to justify immediate judicial review of preliminary rulings?

The Delhi High Court has issued a preliminary ruling on whether AI training on copyrighted content constitutes infringement, distinguishing between the ingestion of works for model training and the generation of outputs. The decision addresses jurisdictional questions, fair dealing analysis, and the technical architecture of AI systems, offering guidance on how courts may evaluate copyright claims against large language models. While significant, this interlocutory ruling leaves several legal questions unre

The Federal Court has issued a landmark ruling on stream ripping services that circumvent YouTube's security measures to create permanent downloads of content meant only for streaming.