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IP Basics: An Introduction To Patents (Podcast)

In the first episode of our IP Basics Patent podcast series, Nick Cunningham, Of Counsel, and Megan Wiggin, Trainee Solicitor, explore the foundational principles of patents...

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Gowling WLG

Insights From Health Canada's 2024–2025 Statistical Report On Canadian Pharmaceutical Patent Regime

On July 25, 2025, Health Canada released its annual 2024–2025 Statistical Report for the Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations, Data Protection...

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Federal Court Decision Dismisses Patent Infringement Action

The Federal Court of Canada recently dismissed a patent infringement action brought by McCain Foods against a competitor, Simplot.

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Patented Drug Pricing: The PMPRB Releases New Price-Review Guidelines

On June 30, 2025, the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (the PMPRB) published its new Guidelines for PMPRB Staff (Guidelines).

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Cassels

Licensing vs. Franchising: Understanding The Difference In Ontario

Pacific Legal PC

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board Publishes New Guidelines For PMPRB Staff: Finally, Some Guidance For Patentees

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Previewing The Supreme Court Of Canada's Upcoming Hearing On The Patentability Of Methods Of Medical Treatment

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Gowling WLG

Crisp Boundaries: Federal Court Defines The Scope Of Protection For French Fry Manufacturing Process Patent

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Smart & Biggar

The High Cost Of Fashion Dupes: Trademark And Design Infringement And A View From The North

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Gilbert's LLP

Compelling Third-Party Disclosure: The Power Of Norwich Orders

Canada Litigation

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McKercher LLP

Patents And Prior Art: Federal Court Clarifies Standards For Anticipation And Obviousness

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Aird & Berlis LLP

2025 Mid-year Highlights In Canadian Life Sciences IP And Regulatory Law

Canada Healthcare

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Smart & Biggar

Important New Procedural Guidelines From The PMPRB

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Aird & McBurney LP

Final Guidelines From Canada's PMPRB: The New Era Begins

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Torys LLP

Appointing Someone To Make Health Care Decisions If You Become Unable To

Canada Healthcare

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McKercher LLP

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Update On Voluntary Disclosure: Créations Guimel Inc. v. Canada (National Revenue), 2025 FC 814 – Reviewing CRA's Duty Of Procedural Fairness In VDP In Applications

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Stablecorp Raises $2.5 Million For QCAD Stablecoin

Canada Technology

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Goodmans LLP

Conflit d'intérêts dans l'administration d'une succession : ce que l'affaire Virdi Estate (Re) enseigne aux exécuteurs testamentaires

Canada Litigation

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Miller Thomson LLP

Frustration Of Contract: When Performance Becomes Impossible

Canada Employment

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McCague Borlack LLP

Can One Infringe An Apparatus Patent With Mere Plans Or Drawings? The SCC's Denial Of Leave Confirms That The Answer Is No

On July 3, 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) refused leave to appeal in a dispute between Steelhead LNG and Arc Resources. Thus, it remains settled law that plans or a drawing do not infringe...

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

CIPO Updates Industrial Design Office Practice Manual – What Applicants Should Know

Those who have applied for, or are looking to apply for, industrial design protection in Canada should be aware that the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)...

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Finalized PMPRB Guidelines Published

On June 30, 2025, the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) published its new Guidelines for PMPRB Staff, which will come into force on January 1, 2026.

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Smart & Biggar

CDA Opens Consultation On Proposed List Of Drugs To Inform Development Of National Formulary

On June 19, 2025, Canada's Drug Agency (CDA) opened a public consultation on a proposed process for preparing a list of essential prescription drugs and related products.

Canada Healthcare

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Smart & Biggar

Do Not Wait On Enforcing Your Patent Rights – How Conflicting Statutory Limitation Periods May Complicate Your Lawsuit

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Key Differences In IP Litigation Between Canada And The United States

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Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP

Canadian Patent Appeal Board Says AI Cannot Be An Inventor

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Gilbert's LLP

Anticipation Through Incorporation By Reference Legally Permissible

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Gilbert's LLP

Coup d'œil sur les nouvelles règles de PIO concernant le financement des services juridiques en PI pour les entreprises de l'Ontario

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Miller Thomson LLP

Update On Biosimilars In Canada – June 2025

Canada Healthcare

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Smart & Biggar

Updated PMPRB Guidelines Expected In Summer 2025 And NPDUIS Releases Ninth Edition Of The Meds Entry Watch Report

Canada Healthcare

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Smart & Biggar

Canadian Patent Law: A Board Assesses Patentability While The Court Assesses Validity

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McMillan LLP

Patents vs Trade Secrets In Canada – No, They're Not Just Alternatives

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Procido LLP

Inventorship And The Importance Of Invention Documentation

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Updated PMPRB Guidelines Expected In Summer 2025 And NPDUIS Releases Ninth Edition Of The Meds Entry Watch Report

In the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)'s June 2025 NEWSletter, Acting Chairperson Anie Perrault confirms that the PMPRB plans on publishing its final Guidelines in summer 2025.

Canada Healthcare

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Smart & Biggar

Canadian Patent Law: A Board Assesses Patentability While The Court Assesses Validity

In the recent decision of Zacon Limited v Provincial Doors Inc et al, 2025 ONSC 2954 (the "Court's Decision"), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the "ONSC") found that, under the Patent...

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McMillan LLP

Patents vs Trade Secrets In Canada – No, They're Not Just Alternatives

As an intellectual property lawyer and patent agent, I am regularly approached by clients or prospective clients who want to know if they should protect their new widget with either (a) a patent or (b) a trade secret.

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Procido LLP

Inventorship And The Importance Of Invention Documentation

Inventors, patent applicants, and patent assignees should carefully consider who the actual inventors of their patents are, or they may risk losing their patent rights altogether.

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Canadian Intellectual Property Office "Next Generation Patents" Update And Status As Of June 17, 2025

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Smart & Biggar

Protecting Innovation In Oil And Gas: AI, Automation And The High-Tech Frontier

In May 2025, Canada's natural resources minister expressed the government's intention for reduced approval timelines for major energy projects from five years to two.

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Bennett Jones LLP

Mapping The Intersection Of AI And Canadian Law

The evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly reshaping various sectors across Canada, prompting a critical evaluation of our legal frameworks.

Canada Technology

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Alexion Awarded Injunction Against Amgen In SOLIRIS Patent Action; Court Considers Anticipation By Incorporation By Reference

The Federal Court has granted Alexion a declaration of infringement and an injunction preventing Amgen from manufacturing, using, and selling its proposed biosimilar eculizumab product...

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Smart & Biggar

The Quiet Arrival Of Patent Term Adjustment In Canada

On January 1, 2025, Canada implemented a patent term adjustment ("PTA") system to account for unreasonable delays by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office ("CIPO") in issuing a patent.

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Aird & McBurney LP

Titulaires de marque de commerce ciblés par l'hameçonnage : ne mordez pas à l'hameçon!

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Miller Thomson LLP

The United States Trade Representative Criticizes Canada's IP Enforcement Regime

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Cassels

Court Finds Eculizumab Patent Neither Anticipated Nor Obvious

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Aitken Klee

Motion To Add A Gillette Defence: Court Refuses When Pleadings Would Conflict

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Aitken Klee

Canadian Intellectual Property Office "Next Generation Patents" Update And Status As Of May 13, 2025

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Smart & Biggar

IP Funding Opportunities To Support Canadian Businesses

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Parlee McLaws

How To Protect Intellectual Property In Agricultural Technology Innovation

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MLT Aikins LLP

Can A Factual Precedent Bind Another Party?

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Gilbert's LLP

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

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Gowling WLG

To Agree Or Not To Agree To Settlements In Federal Court

Canada Litigation

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Listing Date Is Confirmed As Key Date For Addressing Patents Under PMNOC Regulations

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Gilbert's LLP

Québec Budget 2025-2026: Discover New Tax Measures To Drive R&D And Innovation For Québec Tech Companies

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Fasken

Phishing Scams Targeting Trademark Owners: Don't Fall For The Trap!

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Miller Thomson LLP

Key Steps To Developing An Intellectual Property Strategy

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Parlee McLaws

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

Canada Healthcare

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Gowling WLG

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IP Explained: The Basics (Video)

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Field LLP

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

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

The Legal Steps To Startups: What You Need To Know About Patents (Video)

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Parlee McLaws

Using Intellectual Property To Protect Your Company's Assets (Video)

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Crowe MacKay LLP

From Discovery To Market: The Role Of IP Strategy In Drug Development (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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