In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, CIPO announced yesterday (March 17) that all deadlines for patents, trademarks and industrial designs falling in the period between March 16, 2020 and March 31, 2020 have been extended to April 1, 2020.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (the "CIPO") has released the 2020 IP Canada Report on January 26, 2021.

On November 22, 2017 the Federal Court issued a judgment granting Apotex's motion under s. 6(5)(b) of the PMNOC Regulations: Bristol-Myers Squibb et al v Apotex Inc et al, 2017 FC 1061.

Film About Pivotal Canadian Patent Case Attracting Controversy.

If this is your first time patenting something or if you are looking for a change, these 5 tips will help you make the best choice of patent professional for your technology and business

IFI Claims Patent Services reports that the US Patent and Trademark Office granted 333,530 patents in 2019, hitting an all-time high and representing an unprecedented 15% increase from 2018

Scott MacKendrick and Andrew McIntosh's article "2023's Procedural Developments in IP Litigation" was published in the Toronto Law Journal.

The September 2017 amendments to Canada's Patented Medicines Regulations introduced a new pharmaceutical patent linkage litigation scheme that more closely mirrors the US Hatch-Waxman system. This detailed comparison chart examines the similarities and differences between these two regulatory frameworks, highlighting key distinctions that remain despite the convergence.

As we previously reported, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has not issued patents since July 2, 2024. According to CIPO's updated roadmap, patent granting should resume on August 20, 2024.

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) recently announced that following public consultation and a pilot project, it has formalized its updated practice regarding...

Canadian intellectual property stakeholders can now learn how to spot scams, see real examples of scams, and report suspicious activity through...

In H. Lundbeck v Canada (Commissioner of Patents), 2021 FC 1394, the Court granted an application to amend a patent record to remove inventors and a co-owner.

As part of Canada's commitment to intellectual property, the National Research Council offers an IP Assist program, including financial support, for qualifying start-ups.

What is intellectual property (IP), and how do you protect it? In this video series, we will explain what IP is, the types of IP your organization may have, and tips and practical considerations...

What is intellectual property (IP), and how do you protect it? In this video series, we will explain what IP is, the types of IP your organization may have, and tips and practical considerations to help you protect, enforce.

What is intellectual property (IP), and how do you protect it?

Montenegro is set to become the newest member state of the European Patent Organization (EPO) in October 2022.

This informative podcast breaks down the key developments of AI in chemistry and explores the nuances of intellectual property in the field of Chemical AI.

Andrew Moeser will be sharing his expertise on patent enforcement at the joint Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and McGill University Summer IP Course. Andrew will lead a discussion...

The World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO") has recently announced a new global awards program directed towards small and medium sized enterprises.