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Divisionals, Balance, and the Canadian Patent Bargain

Canadian divisional practice has shifted in recent years. What was once treated as a practical prosecution mechanism is increasingly viewed (...)

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Tribunal Decision Provides Further Guidance on Displaying Non-French Trademarks on Signs in Québec

Join Andrew Currier as he co-chairs the annual IP Law Year in Review with the Law Society of Ontario. From (...)

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30th Intellectual Property Law: The Year in Review – January 16, 2026

Join Andrew Currier as he co-chairs the annual IP Law Year in Review with the Law Society of Ontario. From (...)

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Federal Budget 2025: Renewed Funding for Canada’s Intellectual Property Programs

The recent Federal Budget confirms $180 million in renewed funding to support Canadian businesses developing and protecting their intellectual property. (...)

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Shuffling the Deck: Dusome and the Search for a Subject-Matter Test

Dusome pushes Canada’s subject-matter test back toward a broader, more principled definition of “art.” (...)

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One Late Fee, No Second Chances? The Evolving Due Care Standard

The Federal Court’s decision in Matco Tools Corporation addresses concerns about how CIPO is assigning responsibility when determining due care. (...)

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