Canada: Intellectual Property

From April 7–11, 2026, the internationally renowned Patent Cup took place in Vancouver, bringing together patent professionals from around the world for a unique blend of competitive sailing and industry camaraderie.

Canada's new AI strategy commits $2 billion to drive adoption and economic growth, yet leaves a critical question unanswered: how should copyright law apply to generative AI systems trained on protected content? With creators demanding licensing requirements and tech companies warning against innovation barriers, the government's silence means Canadian courts may ultimately decide the balance between intellectual property rights and AI development.

Le Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) américain offre un mécanisme de retrait rapide de contenus en ligne, mais son utilisation peut avoir des conséquences qui dépassent la simple protection du droit d'auteur. L'affaire Stephen Colbert illustre comment une demande de retrait juridiquement défendable peut devenir un outil de gestion de contenu tout en créant des risques réputationnels importants lorsqu'elle est perçue comme une tentative de contrôle narratif.

Counterfeiting and trademark infringement have evolved beyond traditional marketplaces, creating complex challenges in both physical and digital spaces. Graham Hood and Tamara Céline Winegust discuss practical strategies for brand protection, from border enforcement to online monitoring, and explain why businesses need coordinated, proactive approaches tailored to their specific markets and products.

La contrefaçon et la violation des droits des marques évoluent constamment, créant des défis qui dépassent les marchés traditionnels.

From April 7–11, 2026, the internationally renowned Patent Cup took place in Vancouver, bringing together patent professionals from around the world for a unique blend of competitive sailing and industry camaraderie.

The constant tension between patent protection for pharmaceutical innovations and affordable access to medicines is a challenge faced globally by policymakers, including in Canada and the United States (U.S.). The U.S. Supreme Court has just clarified that patents on medical uses of pharmaceuticals should not disturb bona fide unpatented activities in the U.S.

From April 7–11, 2026, the internationally renowned Patent Cup took place in Vancouver, bringing together patent professionals from around the world for a unique blend of competitive sailing and industry camaraderie.

Lenczner Slaght continues its dominance in Canadian litigation, earning top rankings and prestigious awards while welcoming new talent. The firm's Commercial List Year in Review offers comprehensive data analysis spanning five years of decisions, examining critical developments in insolvency, shareholder disputes, and securities law.

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Critical Minerals are playing an increasingly important role in the Canadian economy, not only as a significant income generator or, undeniably, from a defence standpoint...

The mining industry’s move toward autonomous and semi‑autonomous operations is already underway, but it is now entering a new phase and the industry is taking notice.