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The Conservative government announced on August 13, 2018 that "the Government of Ontario will not be in the business of running physical cannabis stores." Instead,

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has opened a public consultation on its patent examination programs, seeking stakeholder input on four existing expedited pathways and two proposed new programs. The consultation explores whether a fee-based "ultra-fast" track and a no-fee program targeting government-priority technologies could better serve innovators facing significant delays in Canada's patent system.

Ontario has released regulations under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018[1] (the Act) to clarify certain matters relating to the licensing and operation of private cannabis stores (the Regulation).

The Federal Court of Appeal has overturned two decisions of the Federal Court, relating to the issuance of an NOC to a generic company who did not have to send a Notice of Allegation first because they had cross-licenced their submissions.

As open source software (OSS) continues to mature and move into the mainstream, businesses are under increasing pressure to understand what OSS is and how it is used and licensed. What makes OSS different from proprietary software is the unique structure under which it is developed, licensed and distributed.

As open source software (OSS) continues to mature and move into the mainstream, businesses are under increasing pressure to understand what OSS is and how it is used and licensed. What makes OSS different from proprietary software is the unique structure under which it is developed, licensed and distributed. Source code for OSS must be made freely available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit; typically, with proprietary software, only the object code is made available a

In today's knowledge-based economy, intangible assets account for as much as 90% of a business's value. For instance, Disney's market capitalisation was once estimated at $52 billion USD, with $47 billion (90%)...

The latest report from Gowlings relating to Life Sciences.

Canadian and U.S. regulators have been busy recently. Health Canada’s Natural Health Products Directorate (NHPD) is overseeing the implementation of the Natural Health Product Regulations, introduced on January, 2004.

This afternoon, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ("AGCO") released its rules for its Cannabis Retail Store Licensing Expression of Interest Lottery (the "Lottery").

Canada's Intellectual Property Office offers four distinct mechanisms to expedite patent examination, each with unique eligibility criteria and procedural requirements. From leveraging foreign examination results through the Patent Prosecution Highway to advancing green technology applications at no extra cost, applicants can strategically accelerate their patent timeline from the typical multi-year process to as little as two months for first office action.

Canada’s technology market can be very attractive to American tech companies. Whether you are considering buying a Canadian tech company or licensing your software and other technology to Canadian users, you need to understand that there are numerous legal differences between Canada and the U.S. that will impact your deal.

La contrefaçon et la violation des droits des marques évoluent constamment, créant des défis qui dépassent les marchés traditionnels.

This article relates to the use of information technology for service delivery and public administration reform.

Hello! is a magazine published in the U.K. each week. Okay! publishes a similar magazine in the same market. It appears that these two magazines have each engaged in spoiling tactics with respect to the activities of the other.

Canadian patent law contains distinct procedural and substantive requirements that can significantly affect claim scope, prosecution costs, patent term, and enforceability for foreign companies. Understanding these differences—from software patentability standards to patent term adjustment opportunities—is essential for developing an effective North American IP strategy that maximizes protection while controlling costs.

A sustainable competitive advantage in today's crowded business environment requires a combination of several factors.

What are the risks, issues and contractual terms to be aware of for technology license agreements? To create effective licenses for both licensors and licensees, it is important to have an understanding of the common legal and business issues that arise in negotiating licenses by following these "Top 10" tips. Software, Web sites, e-commerce transactions and information technology generally can involve many different forms of intellectual property (IP).