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Filer Beware.Why A Foreign Filing License May Be Required Before Filing Your Patent
Foreign filing licenses are government authorizations required before filing patent applications abroad, triggered by factors including where an invention was made, inventor residency, nationality, and subject matter. Understanding these requirements is crucial for companies with international R&D teams, as non-compliance can result in patent invalidity, monetary penalties, or even criminal liability in some jurisdictions.
Canada IP
SB
Smart & Biggar
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Avertissement aux déposants. Pourquoi une licence de dépôt à l'étranger peut être requise avant de déposer votre brevet
Foreign filing licenses are a common but often overlooked requirement that can cause significant problems for patent applicants. Without the required authorization, applicants face consequences ranging from financial penalties to criminal liability and imprisonment in certain territories. This article examines the four main criteria most territories use to determine whether a foreign filing license is required.
Canada IP
SB
Smart & Biggar
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Same Defence, Better Facts: Federal Court Allows Amendments To Bolster Prior Use Allegation
The Federal Court in Kobold Corporation v NCS Multistage Inc. addressed whether a defendant could amend its pleadings to strengthen a prior use defence after losing a summary judgment motion on that same defence. The decision clarifies the scope of the 'best foot forward' principle and distinguishes between summary judgment motions and summary trials in patent litigation.
Canada IP
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Le problème des DIN dormants au Canada : comment le statut de commercialisation sape les protections de la PI pharmaceutique prévues à l’ACEUM
Le Canada a ratifié l'Accord Canada–États-Unis–Mexique avec un engagement envers un cadre de propriété intellectuelle stable pour l'innovation pharmaceutique. Cependant, le traitement des numéros d'identification de médicament (DIN) « dormants » crée une incertitude réglementaire qui lie les protections de PI au statut de commercialisation plutôt qu'à l'approbation réglementaire. Cette approche soulève des questions sur la con
Canada Healthcare
MT
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Reaping Your Crop: Damages For Infringement Under Canada’s Plant Breeders’ Rights Act Granted For The First Time
A Saskatchewan court has awarded damages for the first time under Canada's Plant Breeders' Rights Act, establishing a novel framework for calculating infringement damages by drawing on patent law principles. The decision addresses how courts should quantify losses when farmers illegally sell protected seed varieties, marking a significant development for plant breeders seeking to enforce their exclusive rights after more than 35 years of the Act being in force.
Canada IP
TL
Torys LLP
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CIPO Launches Consultation On Expedited Patent Examination And The Patent Grace Period
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has opened a public consultation on two critical patent matters: expedited examination programs and the patent grace period. CIPO seeks stakeholder feedback on whether current accelerated examination options meet client needs and is exploring potential new programs, while also gathering insights on experiences with pre-filing disclosures to inform international harmonization discussions.
Canada IP
OW
Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP
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