Patent Strategy

November 27, 2023
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5 Key Steps to Optimize Your IP Strategy and Acquire Government Funding

New government programs can enhance your strategic approach to IP. Here are some recommendations on how to prepare your corporation for government funding.
November 14, 2023
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ElevateIP Canada: Dynamic Funding Opportunity for Intellectual Property (IP)

PCK is partnering with local innovation hub Communitech on a federally funded IP program called ElevateIP, launching on November 23, 2023.
November 8, 2023
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Maximizing the Value of Your Intellectual Property Through Federal Programs

Through the IP Assist program, SMEs can gain access to a range of resources to help enhance the value of innovations and accelerate commercialization goals.
October 4, 2023
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Filing Patent Applications in Canada: The Untapped Key to Success

Historically, and apparently still, many companies decide to forgo filing in Canada. We believe that it is time to revisit this analysis.
September 28, 2023
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Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy for Entrepreneurs and Technology Graduates

Starting a business can be an exciting endeavour, but many early-stage entrepreneurs overlook the importance of IP in the success of a startup.
September 27, 2023
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Navigating the 2024 Fee Increases for Canadian Patents and Trademarks

On January 1, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will implement a 25% increase in most government fees for patents and trademarks.
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.
August 17, 2023
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The Importance of Having an Intellectual Property (IP) Strategy

By integrating intellectual property into their growth strategy, Canadian businesses can position themselves for long-term success.
July 31, 2023
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Canada Introduces Patent Term Adjustment for the First Time

Bill C-47: Before CUSMA replaced NAFTA, Canada did not provide compensation to patent owners for delays in the processing of a patent application.
February 7, 2022
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Considerations for Applicants Before the Canadian Patent Rules Change

Patent applicants may wish to request examination for their Canadian patent applications soon to take advantage of the fees under the current Patent Rules.
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.
October 26, 2021
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IP Basics: Patent Budgeting for Early Stage Startups

When budgeting for a patent, all tech startups face this conundrum: “I need investors to pay for a patent, but I need a patent to attract investors.”
August 30, 2021
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Top Questions We Get Asked About Provisional Patent Applications

Provisional patent applications are generally well known in the start-up community as an affordable way to protect patent rights, but it can be hard to locate practical information. Here are the questions that our clients most frequently ask us about provisional patent applications.
July 21, 2021
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A Synergistic Combination: Patents and SR&ED

The trick is to efficiently resource patent and SR&ED initiatives while keeping product development on track. Here are a few tips that can help you do that.
April 28, 2020
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COVID-19: Cost Management Strategies for Patent Applicants

Cost management strategies that won't devalue your patent portfolio. Plus: don't miss the April 29th deadline for the Innovation Assistance Program (IAP)!
August 23, 2019
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What Can Businesses Expect From the US Patent Reforms?

A draft bill released May 22nd proposes significant reforms to section 101 of the US Patent Act. Businesses should be aware of the commercial impact.
April 5, 2019
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Canadian Patent Filing Requirements About To Change

Filing requirements are about to change with the new Canadian Patent Rules, expected to come into force in 2019.
April 25, 2017

Federal Court finds foreign, non-exclusive licensee entitled to damages

2016 FC 593 - The FC awarded Janssen Canada and Janssen US almost $19 million in total damages for Teva's infringement of a Japanese entity's patent, for which Janssen US had never even exercised its licence in Canada.
March 10, 2017

Federal Court implies that it only has jurisdiction to expunge or vary titles to patents, not record documents to them

2016 FC 1092 - The FC heard and granted an order to vary the records of the Patent Office for Canadian Patent No. 2,630,594, but refused to order the recording of documents to it.
February 28, 2017

Patent Appeal Board Rejects Home Healthcare Administration System for Obviousness

PAB 1394 - The Patent Appeal Board rejected the “Home Health Point-Of-Care and Administration System” disclosed in Canadian Patent Application No. 2,579,081 for being obvious to a person skilled in the art.