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New Patented Medicines Regulations Registered. Two Court Challenges Commenced.

September 23, 2019
Abigail Smith, Smart & Biggar LLP

The federal government is changing the regulations governing the price of patented medicines. The innovative pharmaceutical industry is fighting back. This article summarizes the proposed changes as well as the associated constitutional challenges.

August 22, 2019
Fatima Anjum

How are internet memes likely to be treated under the Canadian Copyright Act?

Federal Court of Appeal Confirms Section 57 Application as “Jurisdictional Vehicle” for Amending Trademarks Register

August 02, 2019
Amrita V. Singh, Bereskin & Parr LLP

IP lawyer Amrita V. Singh analyzes recent Federal Court of Appeal decision regarding the correct jurisdictional vehicle for appealing the Registrar of Trademarks' decision to amend the ownership of a trademark registration.

It’s not IF your organization is going to get hit, but WHEN: A primer on data breach considerations for in-house lawyers

May 29, 2019
Jennifer Davidson, Deeth Williams Wall LLP

Are you data breach-ready? Technology lawyer Jennifer Davidson discusses how to prepare for cyberattacks.

Federal Court Awards Damages of $20 Million in Copyright Class Action

May 29, 2019
Julia Werneburg and Alexandra Fedor, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Significant statutory and aggravated damages may serve to deter website scraping.

Competition Bureau’s Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines

May 21, 2019
Dian Thompson, WeirFoulds LLP

The Competition Bureau releases a revised Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines. This article highlights some of the notable revisions.

Is Your Smart Fridge a Threat? Legal Considerations for the Internet of Things

May 21, 2019
Imran Ahmad & Nick Delcore, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Imran Ahmad and Nick Delcore outline concerns posed by IoT devices to businesses and consumers.

No Copyright Infringement in Pyrrha Design Inc. v. Plum and Posey Inc. et al.

March 06, 2019
Amisa Khan, Sprigings Intellectual Property Law

IP lawyer Amisa Khan analyzes recent Federal Court copyright law decision regarding jewellery design.

Smart Contracts: Key Legal Considerations

February 20, 2019
Imran Ahmad, Joe Abdul-Massih and Katherine Barbacki, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Of the numerous existing and potential blockchain applications, the most advanced and promising one remains smart contracts. However, as blockchain technology becomes more widespread, important legal concerns with respect to cybersecurity, privacy, and contract law have come to light. This article discusses these concerns and implications.

Changes to the Canadian Trademarks Act Coming into Force on June 17, 2019: 5 things brand owners should know

February 20, 2019
Charlotte McDonald, Gowling WLG

Brand owners take note: key changes to the Trademarks Act will affect your filing and renewal strategy.

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