Canada: Patent

Corporate investment in AI continues to accelerate globally and patent filings for AI-related inventions are rising across every major jurisdiction. The threshold question, “Is this invention eligible for patent protection?” has become a central battleground for AI and software innovators.

Canada's transfer pricing landscape has undergone a fundamental transformation with new rules taking effect in 2026, introducing substance-based tests and subjective comparisons that align with OECD Guidelines. How should multinational enterprises navigate these changes to ensure compliance while managing cross-border transactions involving goods, services, and intangible property within their corporate structures?

Ontario presents a compelling opportunity for international businesses seeking Canadian expansion, but success hinges on making informed structural and regulatory decisions from the outset. Understanding the nuances between branch offices and subsidiaries, navigating cross-border tax implications, and protecting intellectual property in a new jurisdiction can determine whether your expansion thrives or faces costly complications.

In ProSlide Technology Inc. v. WhiteWater West Industries, Ltd., 2026 FCA 59, a unanimous Federal Court of Appeal partially allowed ProSlide's appeal and dismissed WhiteWater's cross-appeal.

Canada's electric vehicle (EV) market is at a turning point. Prime Minister Mark Carney's new strategic partnership with China reverses the previous 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs...

Life sciences has transformed and the patent landscape is transforming with it. Platform technologies, from connectivity standards embedded in smart medical devices...

A thoughtful and effective intellectual property (IP) strategy is key to protecting businesses and their innovations. IP insurance can be an effective component of that strategy...

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

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