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

The rapid growth of generative artificial intelligence has raised fundamental questions about whether prompts used to instruct AI systems can attract copyright protection.

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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

Pour certains emprunteurs, en particulier ceux des secteurs de la technologie et de la création, la propriété intellectuelle (« PI ») figure parfois parmi les actifs les plus précieux.

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Miller Thomson LLP

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

For certain borrowers, particularly those in the technology and creative sectors, intellectual property (“IP”) can be among their most valuable assets.

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Miller Thomson LLP

Copyright In The Course Of Employment: The Court Of Appeal For Ontario's Decision In Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly

Under what circumstances do employers own the copyright to works made by employees in the course of their employment under section 13(3) of the Copyright Act? ...

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Torys LLP

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

Canada Litigation

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

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

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

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

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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

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

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Cassels

U.S.–Canada Tariffs: Timeline Of Key Dates And Documents

Canada International

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada's Anti-Deferral Regime And The FAPI Rules: When Offshore Trust Structures Trigger More Tax

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

B.C. Budget 2026: Real Estate Highlights

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Fasken

2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights Into Canada's In-House Profession From CBA In-House Lawyers & Mondaq

Canada Law Practice

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CBA In-House Lawyers

When A Donation Is Not Really A Gift: The Court's Rejects On Tax-Driven Charity Arrangements, Gifts Must Be Genuine; Walby v. Canada (2025 FCA 94)

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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

Generative artificial intelligence ("AI") is poised to reshape the Canadian legal and regulatory landscape in 2026. As the Canadian government explores the domestic regulation of AI and businesses race to leverage AI...

Canada Technology

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Torkin Manes LLP

Canadian IP Litigation 2025: A Year In Review

In 2025, Canadian courts addressed a range of issues in intellectual property litigation. Highlights included the imposition of jail time on contumacious copyright pirates, appellate guidance on patent claim construction...

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Smart & Biggar

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

So my name is Roch Ripley. I am a partner in our IT Department here. My background before law school was electrical engineering.

Canada Technology

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Gowling WLG

25 For 25: IP Milestones From The Last Quarter Century

As 2025 draws to a close, we present a curated set of 25 turning points in Canadian intellectual property law from 2001–2025.

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Federal Government Announces Intent To Create An Artist's Resale Right In Canada

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Canadian Media vs. OpenAI: Ontario Court Gives A Procedural Greenlight

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

In(dustry) Focus: Consumer Goods – A Complete IP Framework For Entering The Canadian Market

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Smart & Biggar

Pleins feux sur le secteur : une stratégie complète en matière de PI pour le lancement de biens de consommation sur le marché canadien

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Smart & Biggar

Moral Rights And Contractual Gaps: The Case Of A Hidden Mural

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Smart & Biggar

Les droits moraux et les lacunes contractuelles : le cas d'une murale cachée

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Smart & Biggar

AI Training On Trial: The Next Legal Frontier In Copyright Law

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Take Action: Protect Your Intellectual Property

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Prowse Barrette

Canadian Courts Have Jurisdiction To Address Misappropriation By AI Companies

Canada Technology

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Le CRTC établit une nouvelle définition de contenu canadien pour la radiodiffusion audiovisuelle

Canada Media & IT

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

AI Training On Trial: The Next Legal Frontier In Copyright Law

The recent rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has raised fundamental legal questions regarding whether and how copyrighted materials may lawfully be used to train these technologies. T

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Take Action: Protect Your Intellectual Property

When your brand, design, or original work is used without permission, it's critical to act quickly to protect your rights.

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Prowse Barrette

Canadian Courts Have Jurisdiction To Address Misappropriation By AI Companies

In Toronto Star Newspapers Limited v OpenAI Inc, the Ontario Superior Court delivered a significant ruling on the jurisdiction of Ontario (and Canadian) courts to determine...

Canada Technology

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Le CRTC établit une nouvelle définition de contenu canadien pour la radiodiffusion audiovisuelle

Le 18 novembre 2025, le Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes (le « CRTC ») a publié la Politique réglementaire de radiodiffusion CRTC 2025-299 (la « Décision »)...

Canada Media & IT

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Outwitting The Algorithmic Tide: Governance Risks And Director Responsibilities For AI Slop (Video)

Canada Technology

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Procido LLP

AI And Copyright: What The Anthropic Decision Means For Musicians, Labels, And Publishers

In June 2025, a U.S. federal court released a major decision involving Anthropic PBC, a leading developer of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

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Cox & Palmer

Stability AI Successfully Defends Getty Images' U.K. Copyright Infringement Claim

The U.K. High Court ruled that Stable Diffusion is not infringing despite being trained on potentially copyrighted works.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Copyright Laws And Regulations Canada 2026

The Canadian Copyright Act grants protection to any published or unpublished original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, as well as any compilation of the foregoing, and to performers' performances, sound recordings and communication signals.

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Miller Thomson 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.

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Bennett Jones LLP

The Ariel Problem: I Lost My Voice And I Want It Back

Canada Commercial

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Réglementation de l'hypertrucage par le droit d'auteur : L'approche préconisée par le Danemark conviendrait-elle au Canada?

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Miller Thomson LLP

The Implications Of AI On Performance Marketing

Canada Media & IT

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Bennett Jones LLP

Street Art And Moral Rights: Quebec Court Finds Moral Rights Violation For Obstructed View Of Mural

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McMillan LLP

AI And Copyright - Who Owns AI-generated Content? (Podcast)

Canada Technology

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Fasken

The Data Beneath The Skull: Neurodata In The Algorithmic Age

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Gowling WLG

The Tort Of Misuse Of Copyright: A Viable Defence

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Cassels

Regulating Deepfakes Through Copyright: Would Denmark's Proposed Approach Be Right For Canada?

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Miller Thomson LLP

Robots Rejected: Canada Denies AI As Patent Inventor

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

AI And Copyright - AI-generated Deepfakes And The Law (Podcast)

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Fasken

Copyright Comparative Guide

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Marks & Clerk

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

From Red Carpet To Rights: Top 5 IP Considerations For TIFF Goers

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Federal Court Imposes Jail Time In Copyright Infringement Case

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Aird & Berlis LLP

AI And Copyright - Training AI With Copyrighted Material (Podcast)

Canada Technology

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Fasken

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Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Outwitting The Algorithmic Tide: Governance Risks And Director Responsibilities For AI Slop (Video)

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Procido LLP

AI And Copyright - Training AI With Copyrighted Material (Podcast)

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Fasken

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

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Edwards Creative Law

Can AI Be An Inventor On A Patent Or Author Of A Copyrighted Work?

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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