Intellectual Property Law and Copyright Laws

Many organizations perform penetration tests on their computer networks (also called ethical hacking).

The Supreme Court of California held that it is a violation of California law for businesses to request and record a credit card holder’s ZIP code in connection with credit card transactions. Under California’s Song-Beverly Credit Card Act of 1971, businesses are prohibited from requesting that cardholders supply personal identification information in connection with credit card transactions.

This paper summarizes selected developments in Internet law that occurred in 2010.

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...

Digital twins are virtual representations of actual items, systems, or processes that redefine a variety of sectors by allowing for real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and simulation-driven innovation.

Complex damages analyses require skilled professionals who understand the law and facts of each case to navigate to success.

The Copyright Act does not expressly address the protection of individual characters in expressive works, but courts have long recognized that certain characters...

Japan has long been a cornerstone of the global gaming industry.

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.