Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

On June 8, 2012, Genentech’s lawsuit seeking a declaration that US Patent No. 6,733,752 was invalid and not-infringed by Genentech’s trastuzumab product (HERCEPTIN).

Health Canada specifically contemplates certain proteins as SEBs in its Guidance, although Health Canada has not limited SEBs to only particular classes of drugs.

On May 23, 2012, the Federal Court held that Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. ("Merck") is liable to Apotex Inc. ("Apotex") for damages under section 8 of the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations (the "Regulations"), but exercised its discretion to reduce the amount of compensation payable based on a defence of ex turpi causa.

Le 27 mai 2025, la République de Maurice a officiellement adhéré au Protocole de Harare de l'ARIPO (African Regional Intellectual Property Organization), devenant ainsi son 21ᵉ État membre.

5月29日、北京市知的財産紛争連合人民調停委員会（以下「北京知財調連委」）が正式に発足した。

Patent 101 - Provisional Patent Application

After years of preparation and a decidedly rocky start to ICANN’s New gTLD Program due to a glitch in the gTLD application system, the applications are in, and ICANN will soon begin evaluating the TLD candidates.

Over the last couple of years, it has become clear that Trademark and Copyright owners have a tense relationship with the Internet Service Providers.

Under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), there can be a relatively fine line between the permissible use of an acronym as a domain name and the impermissible use of a trademark.

In today's digital era, data is an invaluable asset for businesses, offering opportunities for innovation and competitive advantages. However, effectively monetising data involves navigating complex legal frameworks...

Merger and acquisition (M&A) activities present many challenges to buyers and sellers, particularly when it comes to intellectual property (IP) issues.

In the digital age, companies are increasingly leveraging Generative AI to boost competitiveness and drive innovation. While this technology enhances content creation efficiency, reduces operational costs...