Canada: Licensing & Syndication

Canada's new Patent Term Adjustment system offers compensation for delays in patent issuance, but qualifying depends on meeting specific eligibility requirements and strategic prosecution decisions. Understanding how the CIPO's "chess clock" philosophy works and implementing key strategies like deferred examination and timely maintenance fee payments can significantly impact whether meaningful term adjustments are granted.

Découvrez les facteurs clés pour optimiser votre stratégie d'enregistrement de marques de commerce : quelles marques protéger en priorité, dans quels territoires investir, et comment choisir entre les systèmes nationaux, régionaux ou internationaux. Explorez les avantages et inconvénients de chaque approche pour maximiser la protection de vos actifs de propriété intellectuelle tout en maîtrisant vos coûts.

Franchisees play a crucial role in protecting franchise brands, but how exactly do they help maintain trademark rights? This article explores the legal requirements for trademark...

A Saskatchewan court has awarded damages for the first time under Canada's Plant Breeders' Rights Act, establishing a novel framework for calculating infringement damages by drawing on patent law principles. The decision addresses how courts should quantify losses when farmers illegally sell protected seed varieties, marking a significant development for plant breeders seeking to enforce their exclusive rights after more than 35 years of the Act being in force.

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.

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

In the vast cosmos of cinematic hilarity, "Spaceballs" emerges as a timeless interstellar spoof, navigating the galaxies of parody with a comical finesse that leaves audiences in stitches.

Licensing trademarks in Canada can be beneficial to a trademark owner when done properly, including providing a potentially powerful source of revenue.

Applications are now open for Intellectual Property Ontario's expanded intellectual property funding and education programs aimed at helping Ontario-based entrepreneurs...