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Important New Procedural Guidelines From The PMPRB

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) is a Canadian federal agency that regulates the prices of patented medicines in Canada.

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Aird & McBurney LP

Final Guidelines From Canada's PMPRB: The New Era Begins

On June 30, 2025, the PMPRB published final non-binding guidelines (Guidelines) titled Guidelines for PMPRB Staff: Administrative Process for Excessive Price Hearing Recommendation.

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Torys LLP

The Trademark Four(Mula): Enforcement And Risk Mitigation

Trademarks are important assets for any business. When it comes to trademark enforcement, options abound, which can sometimes be disorienting for the uninitiated.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Can One Infringe An Apparatus Patent With Mere Plans Or Drawings? The SCC's Denial Of Leave Confirms That The Answer Is No

On July 3, 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) refused leave to appeal in a dispute between Steelhead LNG and Arc Resources. Thus, it remains settled law that plans or a drawing do not infringe...

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

(Don't) Keep It In The Family: Federal Court Grants Solicitor's Eyes Only Protection In Trademark Dispute Between Family Companies

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

CIPO Updates Industrial Design Office Practice Manual – What Applicants Should Know

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Finalized PMPRB Guidelines Published

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Smart & Biggar

Do Not Wait On Enforcing Your Patent Rights – How Conflicting Statutory Limitation Periods May Complicate Your Lawsuit

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Key Differences In IP Litigation Between Canada And The United States

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

IP Licensing Primer Part Four: Payment And Quality Control

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MLT Aikins LLP

Canadian Patent Appeal Board Says AI Cannot Be An Inventor

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Gilbert's LLP

Hollywood vs. AI: Disney And Universal Launch Landmark Copyright Suit

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Aird & Berlis LLP

The Popularity Of Buying Local And Its Impact On Trademarks

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BCF Business Law

La popularité croissante de l'achat local et l'impact sur les marques de commerce

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BCF Business Law

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

As an intellectual property lawyer and patent agent, I am regularly approached by clients or prospective clients who want to know if they should protect their new widget with either (a) a patent or (b) a trade secret.

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

Intellectual property is a key asset of most businesses, yet IP rights are often underutilized or misunderstood as a business asset.

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Key Steps To Developing An Intellectual Property Strategy

How do I best protect my invention, by patenting or keeping it as a trade secret? Do I need to register my product name as a trademark or are common law rights enough? Will copyright protect my website?

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

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

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Why Intellectual Property Is The Secret Sauce For Boardroom Success

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How To Protect Trade Secrets And Confidential Business Information In Canada

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Protecting Trade Secrets And Confidential Business Information In Canada

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

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The Trademark Four(Mula): Enforcement And Risk Mitigation

Trademarks are important assets for any business. When it comes to trademark enforcement, options abound, which can sometimes be disorienting for the uninitiated.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

(Don't) Keep It In The Family: Federal Court Grants Solicitor's Eyes Only Protection In Trademark Dispute Between Family Companies

In Ma v Fivalco Industries Corporation, the Federal Court granted a protective order that included a Solicitor's Eyes Only (SEO) designation over confidential financial documents.

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

CIPO Updates Industrial Design Office Practice Manual – What Applicants Should Know

Those who have applied for, or are looking to apply for, industrial design protection in Canada should be aware that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)...

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

The Popularity Of Buying Local And Its Impact On Trademarks

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BCF Business Law

La popularité croissante de l'achat local et l'impact sur les marques de commerce

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Important New Procedural Guidelines From The PMPRB

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) is a Canadian federal agency that regulates the prices of patented medicines in Canada.

AM

Aird & McBurney LP

Final Guidelines From Canada's PMPRB: The New Era Begins

On June 30, 2025, the PMPRB published final non-binding guidelines (Guidelines) titled Guidelines for PMPRB Staff: Administrative Process for Excessive Price Hearing Recommendation.

TL

Torys LLP

Can One Infringe An Apparatus Patent With Mere Plans Or Drawings? The SCC's Denial Of Leave Confirms That The Answer Is No

On July 3, 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) refused leave to appeal in a dispute between Steelhead LNG and Arc Resources. Thus, it remains settled law that plans or a drawing do not infringe...

BL

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

CIPO Updates Industrial Design Office Practice Manual – What Applicants Should Know

OW

Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Finalized PMPRB Guidelines Published

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Smart & Biggar

CDA Opens Consultation On Proposed List Of Drugs To Inform Development Of National Formulary

Canada Healthcare

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Smart & Biggar

Do Not Wait On Enforcing Your Patent Rights – How Conflicting Statutory Limitation Periods May Complicate Your Lawsuit

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Key Differences In IP Litigation Between Canada And The United States

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Canadian Patent Appeal Board Says AI Cannot Be An Inventor

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Hollywood vs. AI: Disney And Universal Launch Landmark Copyright Suit

On June 11, 2025, The Walt Disney Company ("Disney") and Universal Pictures ("Universal") filed a joint copyright infringement lawsuit against AI image generator Midjourney...

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Aird & Berlis LLP

The Popularity Of Buying Local And Its Impact On Trademarks

In recent years, local trademarks and products have been attracting growing interest from consumers. This trend can be explained by the ability of local players to better understand...

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BCF Business Law

La popularité croissante de l'achat local et l'impact sur les marques de commerce

Depuis quelques années, les marques et produits locaux suscitent un intérêt croissant auprès des consommateurs. Cette tendance s'explique notamment par la capacité des acteurs...

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A Creative's Legacy: The Reversion Of Copyright And Considerations For Estate Planning And Administration

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Incidence de l'IA sur le droit canadien

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

IP Licensing Primer Part Three: Term And Termination

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Bennett Jones LLP

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