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Intellectual property law and copyright law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics such as licensing and syndication, patent law, trade secrets and trademark law.

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

In a major legal win for Canadian agribusiness innovation, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has successfully defended its intellectual property rights in the United States over the Staccato cherry, a late-ripening variety developed in Summerland, British Columbia.

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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

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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

Celebrating World IP Day 2025

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Smart & Biggar

Mattel Reclaims DC Toys: A Plastic Resurrection Worthy Of A Reboot

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Nelligan Law

Sole Searching: Finding The Perfect Intellectual Property License

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Dentons Canada LLP

Data Licensing: Best Practices For Licensing Your Business Data

Brion Raffoul

IP Licensing Primer Part Two: Reaping The Benefits

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Understanding The 2025 Federal Budget: Implications For Canadian Charities And Non-profits

Canada Commercial

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Contracts For Services vs. Contracts For Goods In Ontario

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

The CRA Issues A New Income Tax Folio On 'Deemed Interest Benefit On Shareholder Loans And Debts': How Is It Treated For Tax Purposes?

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Updated Guide On Non-Resident Trusts In Canada

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Fall Tax Briefing: Trust Tax Structures, Mutual Fund Trust Eligibility, Director Liability And More

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Wildeboer Dellelce LLP

Intellectual Property Primer Part One: What Parties Should Know & Avoid During Licensing

According to the consulting firm Brand Finance, the value of intangible assets (or IP) soared from 17% of the value of the S&P 500 in 1975 to around 90% in 2022.

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MLT Aikins LLP

Essential Tips For Licensing Your Brand!

Is your business a franchise, or are you thinking of turning your business into a franchise?

Brion Raffoul

Another Resounding Victory For The Educational Sector Against Access Copyright

In another recent positive decision for the educational sector, Alberta v. Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (Access Copyright), 2024 FC 292, the Federal Court of Canada (the "Court")...

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Richards Buell Sutton LLP

Power Up Your IP Assets - Ten Rules Ceos Need To Know

In today's knowledge-based economy, intangible assets account for as much as 90% of a business's value. For instance, Disney's market capitalisation was once estimated at $52 billion USD, with $47 billion (90%)...

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Gowling WLG

The Legal Ballet Of Parody And Licensing In Spaceballs

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Nelligan Law

How To Slice Through Trademark Challenges: Key Takeaways For Proper Trademark Licensing

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Smart & Biggar

Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) Now Accepting Applications To Fund Ontario Innovators

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Miller Thomson LLP

Canadian Industrial Design Fees Are Increasing In 2024: Consider Paying Fees In Advance

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Ontario Puts Into Force New Licensing Requirements For Temporary Help Agencies And Recruiters

Canada Employment

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Do You Need An IP Strategy? You May Qualify For Funding

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

What We're Up To (Franchise) (Spring 2023)

Canada Commercial

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Cassels

Federal Court Denies Equitable Relief For Failure To Diligently Prosecute A Patent

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Don't Lose Your Cover: The Dangers Of Naked Licensing And Trademark Abandonment

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Minden Gross LLP

Business Founder Required To Disgorge Profits From Competing Powder-coating Business

Canada Commercial

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

What We're Up To (Franchise) (Spring 2023)

Cassels lawyers attended the International Franchise Association (IFA) Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 26-March 1, 2023.

Canada Commercial

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Cassels

Federal Court Denies Equitable Relief For Failure To Diligently Prosecute A Patent

The Federal Court recently found that patentees may be denied equitable remedies in a patent infringement action if they fail to diligently prosecute their patents.

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Don't Lose Your Cover: The Dangers Of Naked Licensing And Trademark Abandonment

From the Dr. Seuss animated series on Netflix to the business empire of a child YouTuber, the business prowess of successful mass licensing deals cannot be understated.

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Minden Gross LLP

Business Founder Required To Disgorge Profits From Competing Powder-coating Business

One of the essential obligations of someone who enters into a business venture with other shareholders of a small corporation is to refrain from engaging in a competing business...

Canada Commercial

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Bar Exam Breach: Law Society Of Ontario Moves Ahead With Claim While Affected Candidates Are Left On Outside Looking In

Canada Litigation

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Highest Paid In The Afterlife: How Licensing Gives Value To Legacies

What do children's book authors and pop music stars have in common in the afterlife? Both groups rank among the highest-paid dead celebrities from 2020 to 2021, according to the annual list published by Forbes.

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Minden Gross LLP

CanExport Innovation Program Covers Intellectual Property Related Activities For Foreign R&D And Licensing Endeavours

The CanExport Innovation program, administered by the Global Affairs Canada's Trade Commissioner Service, helps Canadian organizations pursue collaborative research and development (R&D) agreements...

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Smart & Biggar

What Software Developers (And Their Clients) Should Know Before Signing A Software Development Agreement

Ensure that both developers and clients understand the crucial aspects of intellectual property rights allocation in software agreements to prevent disputes and protect business interests.

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Segev LLP

Influencers In Toronto: Spotlight On Natalie Rizkalla-Kamel (Video)

As one of Toronto's top business law firms, Gowling WLG is comprised of a diverse and highly experienced team that provides clients with insightful advice...

Canada Cannabis

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Gowling WLG

The Future Of Agribusiness: Integrating AI Into Traditional Farming Operations

Canada Technology

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

The Cost Of Copying Photographs From The Internet Just Got Higher

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Cassels

Direct Sales In Canada: Understanding Not For Resale Myths

Canada Anti-trust

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Siskinds LLP

CIPO Pandemic Response: Update June 1, 2020

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

CIPO Pandemic Response: Update May 15, 2020*

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

With Great IP Comes Great Responsibility - Developing And Deploying IP In The Public Interest During COVID-19 (Licensing Remdesivir)

Canada Healthcare

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Smart & Biggar

Federal Court Of Appeal Decides Users Can Opt-out Of Board Sanctioned Copyright Tariffs

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

10 Key Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing Agreement Terms

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McInnes Cooper

COVID-19 Impact: Changes To The Canadian Compulsory Licensing Scheme

Canada Coronavirus

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Cassels

Countries Consider Compulsory Licensing To Counter Covid-19 Crisis

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Government Of Canada Permits Compulsory Licensing To Respond To COVID-19

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Goodmans LLP

Starling Brands Sells Kase Farma Subsidiary To HTC Extraction Systems

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Gowling WLG

Expanding Market Opportunities Through Licensing

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Froese Law

You Must Build It Before They Will Come: Health Canada Announces Significant Change To Cannabis Licensing Process

Canada Healthcare

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Red Carpets, Celebrities And Fashion

Canada Media & IT

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Froese Law

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

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SBA Lawyers LLP

Influencers In Toronto: Spotlight On Natalie Rizkalla-Kamel (Video)

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Gowling WLG

The Value Of Intellectual Property: Innovating Remote Signing Of Legal Documents

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Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

IP License Agreements: Common Issues And Solutions

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Gowling WLG

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