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Clocking Out And Cashing In: When An Employee Side Hustle Becomes Your Competition

The Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) has issued a timely reminder that when it comes to emp

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McMillan LLP

CIPO Releases New Practice Notice On Patentable Subject Matter In Computer Implemented Inventions And Methods Of Medical Diagnostics

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has released a new practice notice providing guidance on CIPO's approach...

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Canada's Dormant DIN Problem: How Marketing Status Is Undermining Pharmaceutical IP Protections Under CUSMA

When Canada ratified the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), it signalled a policy commitment to a stable and predictable intellectual property (IP) framework that supports pharmaceutical innovation...

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

U.S. Supreme Court Narrows ISP Liability for Copyright Infringement — What Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment Means for Canada

On March 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States released its decision in Cox Communications, Inc. et al. v. Sony Music Entertainment et al., 607 U.S. ------- S.Ct. ----2026 WL 815823 limiting...

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Give Credit Where It's Due: CIPO's Trademark Turnaround Is Good News For Brand Owners

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Dale & Lessmann LLP

Facing The Music: Copyright Controversy In Olympic Figure Skating

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Aird & Berlis LLP

All About CIPO's 2026 Updated Guidelines And Examples On Patentable Subject Matter

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Smart & Biggar

Un an après la réforme du régime des marques de commerce au Canada : bilan et perspectives

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Fasken (French)

Tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur les lignes directrices mises à jour et les exemples 2026 de l'OPIC concernant l'objet brevetable

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Smart & Biggar

Employee Side Projects And Copyright Ownership: Lessons From Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Court Of Appeal For Ontario Upholds Employee's Copyright In Competing Software Developed 'Off The Clock'

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Hague Industrial Design Filings In Canada: Prosecuting An International Application Designating Canada

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Gowling WLG

Two Steps Forward: CIPO Resets On Non-Patentable Subject Matter

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Recul sur les directives concernant l’utilisation équitable et les mesures techniques de protection

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Smart & Biggar

How To Master The 24-Month Holding Period Requirement For QSBC Shares And Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption In Canada

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

CRA Trust Reporting Requirements In Canada: T3 Filing Rules, Bare Trust Updates & Tax Audit Risk

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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.

Canada's Anti-Deferral Regime And The FAPI Rules: When Offshore Trust Structures Trigger More Tax

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

2026 Ontario Budget: Enhanced HST Relief On New Homes

Canada Real Estate

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Aird & Berlis LLP

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Clocking Out And Cashing In: When An Employee Side Hustle Becomes Your Competition

The Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) has issued a timely reminder that when it comes to emp

ML

McMillan LLP

U.S. Supreme Court Narrows ISP Liability for Copyright Infringement — What Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment Means for Canada

On March 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States released its decision in Cox Communications, Inc. et al. v. Sony Music Entertainment et al., 607 U.S. ------- S.Ct. ----2026 WL 815823 limiting...

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Facing The Music: Copyright Controversy In Olympic Figure Skating

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina delivered two unforgettable weeks of historic performances, and figure skating once again proved it is one of the event's crown jewels.

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Who Owns The Code: Lessons For Employers In Canada From Nexus Solutions Inc. v Krougly

Canada Employment

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Court Of Appeal For Ontario Upholds Employee's Copyright In Competing Software Developed 'Off The Clock'

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Employee Side Projects And Copyright Ownership: Lessons From Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Less Guidance On Fair Dealing And TPMs?

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Smart & Biggar

Recul sur les directives concernant l’utilisation équitable et les mesures techniques de protection

SB

Smart & Biggar

Copyright In AI Prompts: Chinese Court Ruling On Generative AI And Originality

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Licensing & Syndication

Facing The Music: Copyright Controversy In Olympic Figure Skating

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina delivered two unforgettable weeks of historic performances, and figure skating once again proved it is one of the event's crown jewels.

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

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.

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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.

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SBA Lawyers LLP

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

GW

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

GW

Gowling WLG

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Patent

CIPO Releases New Practice Notice On Patentable Subject Matter In Computer Implemented Inventions And Methods Of Medical Diagnostics

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has released a new practice notice providing guidance on CIPO's approach...

OW

Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Canada's Dormant DIN Problem: How Marketing Status Is Undermining Pharmaceutical IP Protections Under CUSMA

When Canada ratified the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), it signalled a policy commitment to a stable and predictable intellectual property (IP) framework that supports pharmaceutical innovation...

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

All About CIPO's 2026 Updated Guidelines And Examples On Patentable Subject Matter

On 25 March 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) issued further guidance on the Patent Office's understanding of patentable subject matter in relation...

SB

Smart & Biggar

Tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur les lignes directrices mises à jour et les exemples 2026 de l'OPIC concernant l'objet brevetable

SB

Smart & Biggar

Hague Industrial Design Filings In Canada: Prosecuting An International Application Designating Canada

GW

Gowling WLG

Two Steps Forward: CIPO Resets On Non-Patentable Subject Matter

LS

Lenczner Slaght LLP

CIPO Releases New IP Scam Awareness Zone

OW

Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Taking Security Over IP In The Age Of AI: New Considerations For Lenders

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Utiliser La PI Comme Sûreté À L’ère De L’IA : Nouveaux Enjeux Pour Les Prêteurs

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Miller Thomson LLP

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Trade Secrets

Launch And Protect: The Role Of Intellectual Property In The Canadian Space Sector

The Canadian space sector is, at its core, driven by intangible but immensely valuable intellectual property (IP) assets. The space sector derives its competitive edge from proprietary technologies...

Canada Transport

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Gowling WLG

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...

AB

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

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Gowling WLG

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

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Bennett Jones LLP

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

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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

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Latest Videos

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Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

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

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SBA Lawyers LLP

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

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Edwards Creative Law

IP Basics: Patent Enforcement (Podcast)

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Gowling WLG

The YouTube-ification Of Canadian Copyright Law (Video)

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Procido LLP

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