PCK News

October 8, 2024

Defining Goods and Services in Canadian Trademark Applications: Requirements and Tips for Applicants

Defining goods and services in Canadian trademark applications requires precision. This guide covers key requirements from the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), including using "ordinary commercial terms" and avoiding vague language. By following CIPO’s guidelines and utilizing their Pre-Approved List, applicants can expedite examination, reduce costs, and avoid common issues with trademark applications.
September 19, 2024
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CPATA: Reflections and Updates from an Elected Director, Andrew Currier

Andrew Currier, CPATA Elected Director, reflects on recent developments in Canada's IP landscape, covering board transitions, regulatory updates and more!
May 13, 2024
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Ruth Abdi Awarded PCK’s 2023 Diversity Scholarship

A second-year student majoring in immunology is this year's winner of the PCK Diversity Scholarship for students in science or engineering.
September 5, 2023
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Join PCK’s Kris Spence for a Discussion on Patent Strategies in the AI Era

On September 12, 2023, PCK’s Kris Spence will moderate a panel of patent experts to share insights and shed light on IP strategies for AI inventions.
April 18, 2022
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Hodan Mohamud Awarded PCK’s 2022 Diversity Scholarship

A first year medical student at the University of Toronto is this year's winner of the PCK Diversity Scholarship for students in science or engineering.
March 24, 2022
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Support Andrew Currier for CPATA Board of Directors

The College of Patent and Trademark Agents (CPATA) will hold its Board elections from April 11, 2022 to April 14, 2022.
October 27, 2021
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Audience of Ten Thousand Tunes into Andrew Currier’s IP Lecture

Andrew was invited to speak about Corporate IP Strategy and Practical Business as part of the Zhejiang High-Level IP Training Program.
September 21, 2021
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PCK Announces Completion of Inaugural Diversity Internship, Awards Scholarship

The winner of PCK's first internship and scholarship is Rashad James, a student at Western University in Ontario, Canada.
October 19, 2020
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PCK’s Andrew Currier Receives Entrepreneurial Achievement Award

Andrew T. Currier has been honoured by his alma mater, Kettering University, as this year's recipient of the Entrepreneurial Achievement Award.
January 30, 2020
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PCK’s Stephen Perry, Andrew Currier Ranked Among Top Patent Experts

PCK's Stephen Perry and Andrew Currier were recently ranked among the top patent experts in Canada by Who's Who Legal (WWL).
December 5, 2019
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PCK Presents IP Workshop to Brampton Youth

PCK's Andrew Currier and Jillian Carter had the pleasure of presenting a workshop on intellectual property law for Roots Community Services in Brampton.
September 30, 2019
PCK associate, Damian Rolfe, accepts the J. Edward Maybee Memorial Award for achieving the highest overall score in the Canadian Patent Agents Qualifying Examination.

PCK’s Damian Rolfe Awarded Prize for Highest Overall Score in Patent Agents Exam

Damian Rolfe has been honoured with the J. Edward Maybee Memorial Award for achieving the highest overall standing in the Canadian patent agents exam.
August 9, 2019
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PCK IP’s Christina Lee Co-authors “Economics of Diversity”

PCK Intellectual Property’s Christina Lee co-authored Economics of Diversity with the IPO Women In IP Committee, Push Forward Subcommittee.
May 21, 2019
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PCK’s Andrew Currier Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, 2019

As a result of the 2018 Lexpert Survey, Andrew was selected for this year’s directory. “There is no more credible source than Lexpert. Now in its […]
April 2, 2019
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Coleen Morrison Recognized by Who’s Who Legal: Trademarks 2019

PCK's Coleen Morrison is recognized by Who's Who Legal.
March 27, 2019
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PCK Extends In-Kind IP Services to Velocity Fund Finals $25K Winners

Velocity and PCK IP will once again work together to support Velocity Fund Finals $25K winners.
February 27, 2019
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PCK IP’s Alan Feeney to Speak at Bryant University’s International Professional Series

PCK IP's Alan Feeney to present on Intellectual Property Rights at Bryant University's John H. Chafee Center for International Business
February 14, 2019
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Stephen Perry of PCK named as Top Patent Agent by Who’s Who Legal Thought Leaders, Global Elite 2019

PCK IP's Stephen Perry is recognized as top patent agent by Who’s Who Legal Global Elite.
February 7, 2019
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Who’s Who Legal Canada: 2018, Patent Practitioners

PCK IP’s Andrew Currier is recognized by Who’s Who Legal Canada.
February 4, 2019
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Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2018

PCK IP's Stephen Perry is recognized by Who’s Who Legal Canada.