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Making Waves: Federal Court Of Appeal Clarifies Patent Overbreadth And Territorial Limits

In ProSlide Technology Inc. v. WhiteWater West Industries, Ltd.1, the Federal Court of Appeal addressed several important issues in Canadian patent law, including recurring doctrinal questions related to overbreadth...

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Torys LLP

Making A Splash In Patent Law: The Federal Court Of Appeal Clarifies Overbreadth And Utility

ProSlide Technology and WhiteWater West Industries are the two largest competitors in the global water slide market. That competitive pressure has, perhaps inevitably, spilled into the courtroom.

LS

Lenczner Slaght LLP

A Year After The Reform Of Trademark Law In Canada: How Are The Changes Playing Out And What Comes Next?

April 1, 2025, marked the coming into force of significant amendments to the Canadian trademark regime. Among those with the potential to be most impactful...

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Fasken

What Is A "Pamphlet"?

In Pollock-Cameron Investments Corporation v. Canada Gold and Silver Exchange Ltd., the Registrar of Trademarks...

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Federal CanExport Program Designed To Support Canadian Businesses' Expansion Into New International Markets

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Fillmore Riley

Federal Court Of Appeal Confirms Claims Invalid Where Key Term Is Indeterminate

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Copyright In Compilations: AI‑Generated Music And Playlists Under Canadian Law

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Bennett Jones LLP

The 2026 FIFA World Cup™: Trademark, Copyright And Enforcement Considerations

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Gowling WLG

Smoke Detectors And Domino Effects: The Legal Side Of IP-backed Lending

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Gowling WLG

Le CEPMB lance une consultation sur le projet de directives relatives à la pratique pour les audiences

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Kruidenmeisje versus Spice Girls

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Novagraaf Group

BCF Global: An Intellectual Property Law Firm In Paris, Your Strategic Bridge Between Europe And North America

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BCF Business Law

BCF Global : Cabinet De Propriété Intellectuelle À Paris, Votre Pont Stratégique Entre L'Europe Et L'Amérique Du Nord

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BCF Business Law

No "Person In The Loop" Required: FCA Clarifies Admissibility Of Online Survey Evidence In Trademark Proceedings

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala 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

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Dennemeyer S.A.

Recorded on 21 Oct 2025 | 12:00 PM

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

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Dennemeyer S.A.

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Making Waves: Federal Court Of Appeal Clarifies Patent Overbreadth And Territorial Limits

In ProSlide Technology Inc. v. WhiteWater West Industries, Ltd.1, the Federal Court of Appeal addressed several important issues in Canadian patent law, including recurring doctrinal questions related to overbreadth...

TL

Torys LLP

Making A Splash In Patent Law: The Federal Court Of Appeal Clarifies Overbreadth And Utility

ProSlide Technology and WhiteWater West Industries are the two largest competitors in the global water slide market. That competitive pressure has, perhaps inevitably, spilled into the courtroom.

LS

Lenczner Slaght LLP

Federal CanExport Program Designed To Support Canadian Businesses' Expansion Into New International Markets

For many Canadian businesses, expanding into international markets can present both opportunities and risks. Legal advice, intellectual property protection, market research, travel and regulatory compliance can all be necessary steps in developing new export opportunities.

FR

Fillmore Riley

Federal Court Of Appeal Confirms Claims Invalid Where Key Term Is Indeterminate

OW

Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Smoke Detectors And Domino Effects: The Legal Side Of IP-backed Lending

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Gowling WLG

Le CEPMB lance une consultation sur le projet de directives relatives à la pratique pour les audiences

MT

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

BCF Global : Cabinet De Propriété Intellectuelle À Paris, Votre Pont Stratégique Entre L'Europe Et L'Amérique Du Nord

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BCF Business Law

BCF Global: An Intellectual Property Law Firm In Paris, Your Strategic Bridge Between Europe And North America

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BCF Business Law

Proptech: Patents And Patent Litigation

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Bennett Jones 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...

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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.

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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.

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Gowling WLG

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

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Bennett Jones LLP

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

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Bennett Jones LLP

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

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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

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Bennett Jones LLP

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

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Bennett Jones LLP

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Trademark

A Year After The Reform Of Trademark Law In Canada: How Are The Changes Playing Out And What Comes Next?

April 1, 2025, marked the coming into force of significant amendments to the Canadian trademark regime. Among those with the potential to be most impactful...

F

Fasken

What Is A "Pamphlet"?

In Pollock-Cameron Investments Corporation v. Canada Gold and Silver Exchange Ltd., the Registrar of Trademarks...

OW

Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Federal CanExport Program Designed To Support Canadian Businesses' Expansion Into New International Markets

For many Canadian businesses, expanding into international markets can present both opportunities and risks. Legal advice, intellectual property protection, market research, travel and regulatory compliance can all be necessary steps in developing new export opportunities.

FR

Fillmore Riley

The 2026 FIFA World Cup™: Trademark, Copyright And Enforcement Considerations

GW

Gowling WLG

Kruidenmeisje versus Spice Girls

NG

Novagraaf Group

BCF Global: An Intellectual Property Law Firm In Paris, Your Strategic Bridge Between Europe And North America

BB

BCF Business Law

No "Person In The Loop" Required: FCA Clarifies Admissibility Of Online Survey Evidence In Trademark Proceedings

OW

Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Project Contracts And Fitting IP Objectives With IP Rights

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MLT Aikins LLP

Recent TMOB Decision Confirms Relatively Low Evidentiary Threshold For Section 45 Proceedings

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

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Copyright

Password Reset Required! The Federal Court Of Appeal Weighs In On TPMs

Savvy content creators and copyright owners often use technological protection measures (TPMs) to restrict what users can do with their works (often digital materials).

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (March 16-20, 2026)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of March 16, 2026.

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Copyright In Compilations: AI‑Generated Music And Playlists Under Canadian Law

Artificial Intelligence (AI)‑generated music and playlists have become commonplace on various streaming platforms. An emerging issue is whether songs and playlists created or co-authored by AI qualify...

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Bennett Jones LLP

Canadian Broadcasting Regulation In 2025 And Implications For The Year Ahead: Consultation, Course Correction, And Continuing Uncertainty

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Fasken

Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) Launches New Subsidized IP Insurance Program

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Cassels

Top Five 2025 Trends In Canadian Copyright Law

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Smart & Biggar

Les cinq principales tendances en droit d'auteur canadien en 2025

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Smart & Biggar

CanExport SMEs 2026 2027: Funding To Protect And Leverage Intellectual Property Across Strategic Sectors Globally

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Fasken

Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

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Latest Videos

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Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

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

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SBA Lawyers LLP

Is Your Song Ready For A TV Or Film Placement? — Pitfalls To Avoid (Video)

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Edwards Creative Law

The YouTube-ification Of Canadian Copyright Law (Video)

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Procido LLP

IP Explained: Tips For Working With A Patent Agent (Video)

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Field LLP

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