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Facing The Music: Copyright Controversy In Olympic Figure Skating

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.

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

All About CIPO's 2026 Updated Guidelines And Examples On Patentable Subject Matter

On 25 March 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) issued further guidance on the Patent Office's understanding of patentable subject matter in relation...

SB

Smart & Biggar

Tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur les lignes directrices mises à jour et les exemples 2026 de l'OPIC concernant l'objet brevetable

Le 25 mars 2026, l'Office de la propriété intellectuelle du Canada (l'« OPIC ») a publié de nouvelles lignes directrices concernant l'interprétation...

SB

Smart & Biggar

Un an après la réforme du régime des marques de commerce au Canada : bilan et perspectives

Le 1ᵉʳ avril 2025 a marqué l’entrée en vigueur de changements importants au régime canadien des marques de commerce. Les changements suivants sont ceux qui sont susceptibles d’être les plus significatifs...

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Fasken (French)

Two Steps Forward: CIPO Resets On Non-Patentable Subject Matter

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Hague Industrial Design Filings In Canada: Prosecuting An International Application Designating Canada

GW

Gowling WLG

Court Of Appeal For Ontario Upholds Employee's Copyright In Competing Software Developed 'Off The Clock'

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Employee Side Projects And Copyright Ownership: Lessons From Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

CIPO Releases New IP Scam Awareness Zone

OW

Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Less Guidance On Fair Dealing And TPMs?

SB

Smart & Biggar

Recul sur les directives concernant l’utilisation équitable et les mesures techniques de protection

SB

Smart & Biggar

Green Patent Programs Worldwide – Expedited Examination For Patent Applications Related To “Green Technology” In Canada.

HI

Harness IP

PMPRB Consults On Proposed Practice Directions For PMPRB Hearings

SB

Smart & Biggar

Utiliser La PI Comme Sûreté À L’ère De L’IA : Nouveaux Enjeux Pour Les Prêteurs

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

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Webinars

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21 Apr 2026 | 10:00 AM

From Prompting to Invention Capture: Practical Copilot Workflows for IP Professionals

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Schweiger & Partners

Recorded on 20 Jan 2026 | 3:00 PM

2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

Recorded on 13 Nov 2025 | 3:00 PM

Unlocking IP Department Superpowers: From challenge to opportunity - Success Stories and Best Practices from IP Leaders

DG

Dennemeyer S.A.

Recorded on 21 Oct 2025 | 12:00 PM

From IPMS to Ecosystem: How APIs & Agentic AI transforms Intellectual Property work

DG

Dennemeyer S.A.

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Facing The Music: Copyright Controversy In Olympic Figure Skating

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.

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Who Owns The Code: Lessons For Employers In Canada From Nexus Solutions Inc. v Krougly

The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Nexus Solutions Inc. v Krougly, 2026 ONCA 199, provides helpful insights into the application of section 13(3) of the Copyright Act (the Act).

Canada Employment

DW

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Court Of Appeal For Ontario Upholds Employee's Copyright In Competing Software Developed 'Off The Clock'

The decision helps to clarify the legal test for identifying when a work is created "in the course of employment" under Canadian copyright law.

OH

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Employee Side Projects And Copyright Ownership: Lessons From Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Less Guidance On Fair Dealing And TPMs?

SB

Smart & Biggar

Recul sur les directives concernant l’utilisation équitable et les mesures techniques de protection

SB

Smart & Biggar

Copyright In AI Prompts: Chinese Court Ruling On Generative AI And Originality

Canada Technology

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Taking Security Over IP In The Age Of AI: New Considerations For Lenders

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Utiliser La PI Comme Sûreté À L’ère De L’IA : Nouveaux Enjeux Pour Les Prêteurs

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

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Trade Secrets

Under The Hood: How Defence Startups Really Protect IP

Ask a room full of defence company founders how they think about intellectual property and you will most likely hear...

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Canadian Trade Secrets: Year In Review 2025

In Canada, trade secrets and confidential business information are protected through contract and common law fiduciary obligations.

C

Cassels

IP Protection For Canadian Firms Working In South America's Burgeoning Mining Sector

Latin America's mining sector is a global powerhouse – and demand isn't likely to ease anytime soon.

GW

Gowling WLG

Protecting Your Proprietary Information: Lessons From SHAC Solutions Inc v Guenther

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor IV

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor VI

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? A Corporate Decision Tool

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Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor V

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor I

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

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Licensing & Syndication

Facing The Music: Copyright Controversy In Olympic Figure Skating

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.

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

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.

BJ

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.

SB

SBA Lawyers LLP

Fragmented And Shifting CRISPR Patent Landscape: Global Proceedings And The Patent Pool Solution

GW

Gowling WLG

No Cherry Picking Here: Canadian Cherry Patent Victory In U.S. Agribusiness Intellectual Property Case

F

Fasken

Licensing vs. Franchising: Understanding The Difference In Ontario

Pacific Legal PC

IP Licensing Primer Part Four: Payment And Quality Control

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

IP Licensing Primer Part Three: Term And Termination

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

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

GW

Gowling WLG

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Patent

All About CIPO's 2026 Updated Guidelines And Examples On Patentable Subject Matter

On 25 March 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) issued further guidance on the Patent Office's understanding of patentable subject matter in relation...

SB

Smart & Biggar

Tout ce qu'il faut savoir sur les lignes directrices mises à jour et les exemples 2026 de l'OPIC concernant l'objet brevetable

Le 25 mars 2026, l'Office de la propriété intellectuelle du Canada (l'« OPIC ») a publié de nouvelles lignes directrices concernant l'interprétation...

SB

Smart & Biggar

Hague Industrial Design Filings In Canada: Prosecuting An International Application Designating Canada

Canada's participation in the Hague System offers design owners a streamlined route for seeking industrial design protection across multiple jurisdictions. For applicants with international filing programs...

GW

Gowling WLG

Two Steps Forward: CIPO Resets On Non-Patentable Subject Matter

LS

Lenczner Slaght LLP

CIPO Releases New IP Scam Awareness Zone

OW

Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Taking Security Over IP In The Age Of AI: New Considerations For Lenders

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Green Patent Programs Worldwide – Expedited Examination For Patent Applications Related To “Green Technology” In Canada.

HI

Harness IP

PMPRB Consults On Proposed Practice Directions For PMPRB Hearings

SB

Smart & Biggar

Utiliser La PI Comme Sûreté À L’ère De L’IA : Nouveaux Enjeux Pour Les Prêteurs

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

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

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SBA Lawyers LLP

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Edwards Creative Law

The YouTube-ification Of Canadian Copyright Law (Video)

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Procido LLP

IP Explained: Top 10 Reasons To Register A Trademark (Video)

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Field LLP

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Torys LLP

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