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Federal CanExport Program Designed To Support Canadian Businesses' Expansion Into New International Markets

For many Canadian businesses, expanding into international markets can present both opportunities and risks. Legal advice, intellectual property protection, market research, travel and regulatory compliance can all be necessary steps in developing new export opportunities.

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Fillmore Riley

Federal Court Of Appeal Confirms Claims Invalid Where Key Term Is Indeterminate

In AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings Inc. v. Tekna Plasma Systems Inc., the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings Inc. ("AP&C")...

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Smoke Detectors And Domino Effects: The Legal Side Of IP-backed Lending

IP-backed financing is having a moment and for good reason. According to Ocean Tomo's 2025 intangible assets report, intangible assets now account for 92% of S&P 500 value, and yet, as the World Intellectual Property Organization has observed, IP has been "largely invisible" in finance.

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Gowling WLG

The 2026 FIFA World Cup™: Trademark, Copyright And Enforcement Considerations

For the first time, Canada will serve as a host nation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, alongside the US and Mexico. While the commercial upside is clear, so are the intellectual property risks.

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Gowling WLG

Copyright In Compilations: AI‑Generated Music And Playlists Under Canadian Law

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Bennett Jones LLP

Le CEPMB lance une consultation sur le projet de directives relatives à la pratique pour les audiences

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Kruidenmeisje versus Spice Girls

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Novagraaf Group

BCF Global : Cabinet De Propriété Intellectuelle À Paris, Votre Pont Stratégique Entre L'Europe Et L'Amérique Du Nord

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BCF Business Law

BCF Global: An Intellectual Property Law Firm In Paris, Your Strategic Bridge Between Europe And North America

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BCF Business Law

No "Person In The Loop" Required: FCA Clarifies Admissibility Of Online Survey Evidence In Trademark Proceedings

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Proptech: Patents And Patent Litigation

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Bennett Jones LLP

Navigating Patentable Subject Matter Eligibility In Canada: Dusome Joins The Fold

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Cassels

Provisional Duties On Fibre Tableware

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Millar Kreklewetz

Project Contracts And Fitting IP Objectives With IP Rights

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Vefghi Holding Corp. v. Canada: How To Avoid The "Tax Trap" On Timing Of Flow-Through For Dividend Income And Timing Of Receipts For Trusts

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights Into Canada's In-House Profession From CBA In-House Lawyers & Mondaq

Canada Law Practice

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CBA In-House Lawyers

B.C. Budget 2026: Real Estate Highlights

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Fasken

Permanent Establishment And Remote Work: OECD's 2025 Update And Your Organization

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

BC Extends PST To New Services

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Millar Kreklewetz

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Copyright

Password Reset Required! The Federal Court Of Appeal Weighs In On TPMs

Savvy content creators and copyright owners often use technological protection measures (TPMs) to restrict what users can do with their works (often digital materials).

Canada Litigation

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (March 16-20, 2026)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of March 16, 2026.

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

Copyright In Compilations: AI‑Generated Music And Playlists Under Canadian Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI)‑generated music and playlists have become commonplace on various streaming platforms. An emerging issue is whether songs and playlists created or co-authored by AI qualify...

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Bennett Jones LLP

Canadian Broadcasting Regulation In 2025 And Implications For The Year Ahead: Consultation, Course Correction, And Continuing Uncertainty

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Fasken

Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) Launches New Subsidized IP Insurance Program

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Cassels

Top Five 2025 Trends In Canadian Copyright Law

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Smart & Biggar

Les cinq principales tendances en droit d'auteur canadien en 2025

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Smart & Biggar

CanExport SMEs 2026 2027: Funding To Protect And Leverage Intellectual Property Across Strategic Sectors Globally

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Fasken

Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

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Licensing & Syndication

Understanding IP Infringement Risk In Typeface Use In AI-Generated Content

In the world of design, typefaces and fonts are essential tools that help convey a brand's identity, evoke emotions and communicate messages effectively.

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Licence To Film: Surveillance In Accident Benefits Claims (Video)

today my colleague Louise and I will be walking you through some of the key issues surrounding the use of surveillance at the LAT.

SB

SBA Lawyers LLP

Fragmented And Shifting CRISPR Patent Landscape: Global Proceedings And The Patent Pool Solution

Foundational CRISPR patent rights remain fiercely contested, with disputes playing out across multiple jurisdictions.

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Gowling WLG

No Cherry Picking Here: Canadian Cherry Patent Victory In U.S. Agribusiness Intellectual Property Case

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Fasken

Licensing vs. Franchising: Understanding The Difference In Ontario

Pacific Legal PC

IP Licensing Primer Part Four: Payment And Quality Control

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

IP Licensing Primer Part Three: Term And Termination

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

IP Assets: A Guide To Maximizing Your Portfolio's Value

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Gowling WLG

Licensing Partnerships In Life Sciences: Emerging And Expected Trends In 2025

Canada Healthcare

GW

Gowling WLG

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Patent

Federal CanExport Program Designed To Support Canadian Businesses' Expansion Into New International Markets

For many Canadian businesses, expanding into international markets can present both opportunities and risks. Legal advice, intellectual property protection, market research, travel and regulatory compliance can all be necessary steps in developing new export opportunities.

FR

Fillmore Riley

Federal Court Of Appeal Confirms Claims Invalid Where Key Term Is Indeterminate

In AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings Inc. v. Tekna Plasma Systems Inc., the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed AP&C Advanced Powders & Coatings Inc. ("AP&C")...

OW

Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Smoke Detectors And Domino Effects: The Legal Side Of IP-backed Lending

IP-backed financing is having a moment and for good reason. According to Ocean Tomo's 2025 intangible assets report, intangible assets now account for 92% of S&P 500 value, and yet, as the World Intellectual Property Organization has observed, IP has been "largely invisible" in finance.

GW

Gowling WLG

Le CEPMB lance une consultation sur le projet de directives relatives à la pratique pour les audiences

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

BCF Global: An Intellectual Property Law Firm In Paris, Your Strategic Bridge Between Europe And North America

BB

BCF Business Law

BCF Global : Cabinet De Propriété Intellectuelle À Paris, Votre Pont Stratégique Entre L'Europe Et L'Amérique Du Nord

BB

BCF Business Law

Proptech: Patents And Patent Litigation

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

Navigating Patentable Subject Matter Eligibility In Canada: Dusome Joins The Fold

C

Cassels

Project Contracts And Fitting IP Objectives With IP Rights

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

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Trade Secrets

Under The Hood: How Defence Startups Really Protect IP

Ask a room full of defence company founders how they think about intellectual property and you will most likely hear...

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Canadian Trade Secrets: Year In Review 2025

In Canada, trade secrets and confidential business information are protected through contract and common law fiduciary obligations.

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Cassels

IP Protection For Canadian Firms Working In South America's Burgeoning Mining Sector

Latin America's mining sector is a global powerhouse – and demand isn't likely to ease anytime soon.

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Gowling WLG

Protecting Your Proprietary Information: Lessons From SHAC Solutions Inc v Guenther

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor IV

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor VI

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? A Corporate Decision Tool

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor V

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor I

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

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Latest Videos

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Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

Licence To Film: Surveillance In Accident Benefits Claims (Video)

SB

SBA Lawyers LLP

Is Your Song Ready For A TV Or Film Placement? — Pitfalls To Avoid (Video)

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Edwards Creative Law

The YouTube-ification Of Canadian Copyright Law (Video)

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Procido LLP

Law Talk Season 2 Episode 03: Business Law - Naming Your Business (Video)

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FH&P Lawyers

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