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Nouvelle présidente au CEPMB et publication de l'édition de janvier 2026 de la Nouvelle du CEPMB

Le 29 janvier 2026, la ministre de la Santé a a annoncé la nomination d'Anie Perrault, ancienne vice-présidente...

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Smart & Biggar

Top Five 2025 Trends In Canadian Copyright Law

2025 saw incremental developments in Canadian copyright matters. They are anticipated to set the foundation for potentially major changes in the coming years in AI and accessible remedies for infringement.

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Smart & Biggar

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

L'année 2025 a été marquée par des avancées graduelles dans le domaine du droit d'auteur au Canada, qui devraient jeter les bases de changements potentiellement majeurs attendus...

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Smart & Biggar

Double Patenting In Canada: 5 Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

Double patenting (in other words, obtaining more than one patent for an invention) is prohibited in Canada and is a ground for invalidity.

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Gowling WLG

CanExport PME 2026‑2027 : Financement Pour Protéger Et Valoriser La Propriété Intellectuelle À L'international Dans Des Secteurs Stratégiques

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Fasken (French)

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

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Fasken

Registrar-initiated Trademark Expungement Proceedings Are "Pruning The Deadwood

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Federal Court Decision Highlights Alternative Path To Proving Trademark Damages

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Bennett Jones LLP

Five Misconceptions That May Put Your Business's Brand At Risk

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Fillmore Riley

Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

From Molise, With Love: Federal Court Says Identical Geographic Descriptors Not Enough For Confusion

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Federal Court Provides Guidance On Filing Additional Evidence In Trademark Appeals

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Canadian Trade Secrets: Year In Review 2025

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Cassels

Not My Lack Of Use, Not My Problem

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Evolving Needs For Emerging And High Growth Companies: Series A Stage (Video)

Canada Commercial

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Sexual Assault After A Company Social Event: What Are The Employer's Obligations?

Canada Employment

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Langlois Lawyers, LLP

AI Washing: The New Greenwashing — How The SEC's Emerging Technologies Unit Is Rewriting The Compliance Landscape

Canada Technology

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McMillan LLP

Bad Faith Neighbours And Blocked Views: What Canadian Courts Will And Won't Do

Canada Litigation

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Miller Thomson LLP

Federal Budget 2025

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Top Five 2025 Trends In Canadian Copyright Law

2025 saw incremental developments in Canadian copyright matters. They are anticipated to set the foundation for potentially major changes in the coming years in AI and accessible remedies for infringement.

SB

Smart & Biggar

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

L'année 2025 a été marquée par des avancées graduelles dans le domaine du droit d'auteur au Canada, qui devraient jeter les bases de changements potentiellement majeurs attendus...

SB

Smart & Biggar

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

The federal government has officially launched the updated version of the CanExport SMEs program for 2026-2027. The application period opened on February 4, 2026, and runs until May 29, 2026, at 12 p.m. (ET).

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Fasken

Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

A Year In Canadian Copyright Law: Notable Decisions And Updates From 2025

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Cassels

Top Five Artificial Intelligence Trends Shaping Canada's Legal Landscape In 2026

Canada Technology

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Torkin Manes LLP

Canadian IP Litigation 2025: A Year In Review

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Smart & Biggar

AI On The Horizon Event Series Part 4: AI & IP And AI Regulation (Video)

Canada Technology

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Gowling WLG

25 For 25: IP Milestones From The Last Quarter Century

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

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Licensing & Syndication

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.

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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.

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SBA Lawyers LLP

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

Foundational CRISPR patent rights remain fiercely contested, with disputes playing out across multiple jurisdictions.

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Gowling WLG

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

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Fasken

Licensing vs. Franchising: Understanding The Difference In Ontario

Pacific Legal PC

IP Licensing Primer Part Four: Payment And Quality Control

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MLT Aikins LLP

IP Licensing Primer Part Three: Term And Termination

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MLT Aikins LLP

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

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Gowling WLG

Licensing Partnerships In Life Sciences: Emerging And Expected Trends In 2025

Canada Healthcare

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Gowling WLG

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Patent

Nouvelle présidente au CEPMB et publication de l'édition de janvier 2026 de la Nouvelle du CEPMB

Le 29 janvier 2026, la ministre de la Santé a a annoncé la nomination d'Anie Perrault, ancienne vice-présidente...

SB

Smart & Biggar

Double Patenting In Canada: 5 Pitfalls And How To Avoid Them

Double patenting (in other words, obtaining more than one patent for an invention) is prohibited in Canada and is a ground for invalidity.

GW

Gowling WLG

Federal Court Decision Highlights Alternative Path To Proving Trademark Damages

For trademark owners, proving damages in an infringement proceeding can be a challenging task.

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

OSFI To Fast-track New Entry Regime For Fintechs And Credit Unions

Canada Technology

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Torys LLP

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

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Gowling WLG

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

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Bennett Jones LLP

IP Canada Report 2025 Released: Trends In Canadian Patent Filings

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McMillan LLP

AI Inventor Coming To Canada? Maybe Not

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Dale & Lessmann LLP

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

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Bennett Jones LLP

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Trade Secrets

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

Intellectual Property (IP) is often one of a company's most valuable assets, yet it is often misunderstood as being limited to patents and trademarks.

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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

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

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Bennett Jones LLP

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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: Patents 101 (Video)

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Field LLP

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