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Recent TMOB Decision Confirms Relatively Low Evidentiary Threshold For Section 45 Proceedings

Trademark registrants take note – a recent decision from the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) highlights the relatively low evidentiary threshold required to maintain a trademark...

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Breveter l'IA : changer de perspective pour optimiser sa protection

Des protections par brevet sont demandées pour tous types de technologies, donc pourquoi en serait-il autrement pour l'intelligence artificielle (« IA »)?

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Smart & Biggar

Patenting AI: Shift The Focus To Do It Better

Patent protection is pursued for all types of technologies. Why should anything be different just because the technology is based on artificial intelligence (AI)...

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Smart & Biggar

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

The past year marked a pivot point for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC" or "Commission")...

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Fasken

Federal Court Reminds Plaintiffs To Be Specific When Alleging Patent Infringement

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

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

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Cassels

Nouvelle présidente au CEPMB et publication de l'édition de janvier 2026 de la Nouvelle du CEPMB

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Smart & Biggar

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

Double Patenting In Canada: 5 Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

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Gowling WLG

CanExport PME 2026‑2027 : Financement Pour Protéger Et Valoriser La Propriété Intellectuelle À L'international Dans Des Secteurs Stratégiques

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Fasken (French)

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

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Fasken

Registrar-initiated Trademark Expungement Proceedings Are "Pruning The Deadwood

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Federal Court Decision Highlights Alternative Path To Proving Trademark Damages

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Bennett Jones LLP

Canada's Vulnerable Worker Open Work Permit: What's New And Why It Matters

Canada Employment

Moving2Canada

New Framework For Canadian AI Governance: IPC–OHRC Principles

Canada Technology

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Torkin Manes LLP

Accepting Money From A Spouse With Tax Problems Can Give You A Bigger Problem With CRA: Panneton v. The King (2024 TCC 24)

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Communication Is Key: What The Latest Sexual Violence Incident In Junior Hockey Tells Us About Toxic Culture In The Sport

Canada Litigation

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Gluckstein Lawyers

Federal Budget 2025

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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

The past year marked a pivot point for the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC" or "Commission")...

F

Fasken

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

A thoughtful and effective intellectual property (IP) strategy is key to protecting businesses and their innovations. IP insurance can be an effective component of that strategy...

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Cassels

Top Five 2025 Trends In Canadian Copyright Law

2025 saw incremental developments in Canadian copyright matters. They are anticipated to set the foundation for potentially major changes in the coming years in AI and accessible remedies for infringement.

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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

A Year In Canadian Copyright Law: Notable Decisions And Updates From 2025

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Cassels

Top Five Artificial Intelligence Trends Shaping Canada's Legal Landscape In 2026

Canada Technology

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Torkin Manes LLP

Canadian IP Litigation 2025: A Year In Review

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Smart & Biggar

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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.

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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

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

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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

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Gowling WLG

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Patent

Breveter l'IA : changer de perspective pour optimiser sa protection

Des protections par brevet sont demandées pour tous types de technologies, donc pourquoi en serait-il autrement pour l'intelligence artificielle (« IA »)?

SB

Smart & Biggar

Patenting AI: Shift The Focus To Do It Better

Patent protection is pursued for all types of technologies. Why should anything be different just because the technology is based on artificial intelligence (AI)...

SB

Smart & Biggar

Federal Court Reminds Plaintiffs To Be Specific When Alleging Patent Infringement

In a recent decision on a motion to strike, the Federal Court struck a patent infringement statement of claim in its entirety, with leave to amend...

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

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

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Cassels

Nouvelle présidente au CEPMB et publication de l'édition de janvier 2026 de la Nouvelle du CEPMB

SB

Smart & Biggar

Double Patenting In Canada: 5 Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

GW

Gowling WLG

Federal Court Decision Highlights Alternative Path To Proving Trademark Damages

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

OSFI To Fast-track New Entry Regime For Fintechs And Credit Unions

Canada Technology

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Torys LLP

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

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Gowling WLG

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Trade Secrets

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

Intellectual Property (IP) is often one of a company's most valuable assets, yet it is often misunderstood as being limited to patents and trademarks.

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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

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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

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Bennett Jones LLP

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

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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

The YouTube-ification Of Canadian Copyright Law (Video)

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Procido LLP

IP Explained: Tips For Working With A Patent Agent (Video)

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Field LLP

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