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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.

Fallout From Trade Secret Theft In Taiwan

As reported by Reuters, three former employees of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ("TSMC") were charged with violating security law and other offences in Taiwan.

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Goodmans LLP

Designing The Future - Balancing Heritage And Innovation (Podcast)

It's not uncommon for design-led businesses to have a rich heritage, but how do you make the most of that legacy while staying relevant to modern consumers?

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Gowling WLG

Why Canada Is On The USA IP Watch List?

The U.S. Special 301 Report is an annual review conducted by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that evaluates the intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement practices of U.S. trading partners.

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Brunet & Co

IP Basics: Trade Secrets (Podcast)

Trade secrets help businesses protect valuable information without making it public - unlike patents. But how do they work, and what legal protections are in place across Europe?

European Union IP

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Gowling WLG

Patents vs Trade Secrets In Canada – No, They're Not Just Alternatives

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Procido LLP

IP Assets: A Guide To Maximizing Your Portfolio's Value

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Gowling WLG

Key Steps To Developing An Intellectual Property Strategy

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Parlee McLaws

Can AI Be An Inventor? The Debate Around Patents And AI Generated Inventions

Canada Technology

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Miller Thomson LLP

L'IA peut-elle être un inventeur? Le débat entourant les brevets et les inventions générés par IA

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Miller Thomson LLP

Why Intellectual Property Is The Secret Sauce For Boardroom Success

Canada Commercial

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Dentons Canada LLP

How To Protect Trade Secrets And Confidential Business Information In Canada

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Froese Law

Protecting Trade Secrets And Confidential Business Information In Canada

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Smart & Biggar

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

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MLT Aikins LLP

Essential Tips For Licensing Your Brand!

Brion Raffoul

AI And Copyright - Training AI With Copyrighted Material (Podcast)

Canada Technology

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Fasken

Landmark RCMP Seizure Of Over $56 Million In Cryptocurrency From TradeOgre

Canada Technology

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WeirFoulds LLP

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Does Your Job Require You To Buy Luxury Goods? And, Can You Deduct Those Luxury Goods On Your Taxes? The Case Of Samotus v The King

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Navigating Climate Challenge: Key Themes For Business At New York Climate Week

Canada Environment

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Gowling WLG

Doing Business In Canada

Canada is known for its stable economy, skilled workforce, and business-friendly policies. Our team is committed to supporting your business journey and ensuring you have the tools and knowledge to thrive in the Canadian...

Canada Commercial

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Boeing Lawsuit Blasts Off: Virgin Galactic Accused Of Stealing Trade Secrets

Boeing and its subsidiary, Aurora Flight Sciences, are reportedly suing Virgin Galactic, a space tourism start-up, for allegedly misappropriating trade secrets and failing to pay $25 million for work completed.

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Goodmans LLP

Annotated Regulation Respecting The Language Of Commerce And Business

Discover the changes to the Regulation respecting the language of commerce and business (following the final version published on June 26, 2024).

Canada Commercial

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Fasken

Injunction Strategies If Employees Steal Trade Secrets

Sadly, it is not uncommon for ex-employees to take a company's trade secrets when they quit or are fired. The effects can be devastating leading to loss of competitiveness, customers, business relations...

Seastone IP

Intellectual Property In The Age Of Generative AI

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DLA Piper

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

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Gowling WLG

Legal Landmines And The Role Of Legal Counsel For Startups

Canada Commercial

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McLennan Ross LLP

Commercial Transactions Where IP Is Key

Seastone IP

United States Ban On Non-Competition Agreements

Canada Employment

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Gowling WLG

Canadian Drug Importation May Undermine Intellectual Property Protection

Worldwide Healthcare

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Jones Day

Non-Disclosure Agreements: What You Need To Know

Canada Commercial

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MLT Aikins LLP

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) In The IP Context – The What, Why, When, And How

Canada Commercial

Seastone IP

Trade Secret Tactics: 10 Strategies For In-House Counsel

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Gowling WLG

Intellectual Property 101

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Non-Disclosure Agreements: What You Need To Know

An effective way to protect confidential information, prior to its disclosure, is to execute a written confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement (NDA).

Canada Commercial

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MLT Aikins LLP

Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) In The IP Context – The What, Why, When, And How

There are numerous situations where a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is valuable, but it's an especially important tool when intellectual property rights are at stake.

Canada Commercial

Seastone IP

Trade Secret Tactics: 10 Strategies For In-House Counsel

Trade secrets play a crucial role in the innovation ecosystem. With the fast pace of innovation, often rendering recent technology quickly redundant or even obsolete...

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Gowling WLG

Intellectual Property 101

For many startups and scaleups, intellectual property (IP) is crucial to the company's competitive advantage and, therefore, its overall success and value.

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Enforcing Different Types Of Intellectual Property Rights In Canada

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MLT Aikins LLP

How To Build An IP Strategy

Intellectual property (IP) refers to the exclusive ownership rights that you can have over intangible assets (i.e., ideas, not things). However, not all ideas are patentable or protectable.

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Torys LLP

Trade Secret Enforcement In Canada Versus The United States – What's Changed Since Pre-Pandemic?

In January 2019, we compared and contrasted trade secret enforcement in Canada to the United States. After what felt like a decades-long pandemic...

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Gowling WLG

The Importance Of Having An Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy

To evolve with the global economy, Canadian companies, including startups, need to recognize the importance of IP within their business plans. Canadians have strong skills in innovation and development...

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PCK Intellectual Property

How Employers Can Protect Their IP And Client Base With The Departure Of An Employee (Video)

When an employee leaves their position there is potential risk for the employer, specifically in areas such as intellectual property, confidentiality and unfair competition.

Canada Employment

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Doing Business In Canada 2023 – Protection Of Intellectual Property

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Fasken

Elevate IP - New Canadian Funding Program To Elevate Your IP Game

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Smart & Biggar

Mawji Centre Spring Into Business Series: An Introduction To Intellectual Property

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Bennett Jones LLP

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

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MLT Aikins LLP

Trade Secret Enforcement: A Global Perspective (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Non-Disclosure Agreements: Changing Landscapes In Abuse And Harassment Cases

Canada Employment

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Watson Goepel LLP

ChatGPT, Generative Artificial Intelligence, And Trade Secrets: Generating Solutions Or Generating Problems?

Canada Technology

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Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP

Gowling WLG And JurisAsia Fireside Chat: Hot Topics At INTA 2023 (Video)

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Gowling WLG

A Changing World For Brands: Three Hot Topics To Watch For At INTA 2023

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Gowling WLG

Tech Lending: How To Register Security Interests In IP

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Using ChatGPT In Workplace – Issues To Consider

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Dale & Lessmann LLP

ChatGPT: IP Strategy In The AI Space

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Smart & Biggar

Tech Lending: What Are IP Assets?

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Aird & Berlis LLP

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

Canada Commercial

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Cross-Border Checklist

Worldwide International

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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How Employers Can Protect Their IP And Client Base With The Departure Of An Employee (Video)

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Trade Secret Enforcement: A Global Perspective (Video)

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Gowling WLG

IP For Life Sciences Startups: Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets (Video)

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Gowling WLG

Video: Protecting Your Digital Assets

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Torys LLP

Trade Secrets - The What, How And Where Of International Protection (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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