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Reaping Your Crop: Damages For Infringement Under Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights Act Granted For The First Time
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.
Canada IP
TL
Torys LLP
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Have Your Say – Part 1: Canadian Patent Office Seeking Input On Expedited Examination
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has opened a public consultation on its patent examination programs, seeking stakeholder input on four existing expedited pathways and two proposed new programs. The consultation explores whether a fee-based "ultra-fast" track and a no-fee program targeting government-priority technologies could better serve innovators facing significant delays in Canada's patent system.
Canada IP
TL
Torys LLP
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Best Practices In Determining A Transfer Price: 2026 Transfer Pricing Guide – Part 1
Canada's transfer pricing landscape has undergone a fundamental transformation with new rules taking effect in 2026, introducing substance-based tests and subjective comparisons that align with OECD Guidelines. How should multinational enterprises navigate these changes to ensure compliance while managing cross-border transactions involving goods, services, and intangible property within their corporate structures?
Canada Tax
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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