In a Practice Notice issued earlier this month, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office ("CIPO") stated that including "wine" and "beer" in descriptions of wares and services will now be considered sufficiently specific to satisfy paragraph 30(a) of the Trade-marks Act.

A few recent patent applications reveal that the Honda Element may be making its return to the automotive industry:

Sniff is pioneering a fresh approach to local social networking by reimagining how communities connect and interact in their neighborhoods. This innovative platform challenges traditional social media models by focusing on hyperlocal engagement and authentic community building. Discover how this emerging technology is transforming the way people discover and share information within their immediate geographic areas.

FIFA's latest World Cup showcases groundbreaking officiating technologies that are transforming how the beautiful game is refereed at the highest level. From advanced tracking systems to real-time decision support, these innovations represent a significant leap forward in ensuring fair play and accuracy in critical match moments.

The Minister of Finance and the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury signed the fifth protocol to the Canada-United States Income Tax Convention on September 21, 2007. The Protocol contains a number of new technical rules.

Amazon Web Services ("AWS") is making waves in the AI industry by offering free computing credits to researchers who use its custom AI chips.

With the expansive capabilities of artificial intelligence, AI-generated works have extended into the publishing industry. As reported by The Guardian, some authors have fallen victim...

Virtuix recently revealed it will be launching a virtual reality treadmill—called Omni One—on September 10, 2024. The first of its kind, Omni One allows users to experience the locomotive elements...

The 2004 Ontario budget, announced today, confirms that the Ontario government will propose technical legislation to clarify that investors in publicly traded trusts will not be liable for the activities of the trust. This is consistent with the announcement included as part of the <I>2003 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review</I> released on December 17, 2003 by Finance Minister Greg Sorbara

In the UK, a system called Squirrel Agent uses AI to differentiate between squirrel species with 97% accuracy. It helps protect the declining red squirrel population by redirecting grey squirrels, the dominant species, to feeders with contraceptive paste. Currently being tested at various sites, the technology aims to expand and protect other endangered species in the future.

As reported by Reuters, Intelligence chiefs of the Five Eyes intelligence sharing network have reportedly accused China of intellectual property theft and of using artificial intelligence to hack...

It looks like doors may figuratively and literally open for you in 2025. Schlage, one of the oldest lock makers in the United States...

Ontario has passed legislation to provide certainty to unitholders of publicly traded trusts that their exposure to claims against the trust will be limited to their investment.

The Bank of Canada continues preparations for its supervision of payment service providers (PSPs) under the Retail Payment Activities Act (RPAA).

Montréal-based healthtech startup, Ditch Labs, has acquired a portfolio of patents from Enovap SAS, a France-based e-cigarette company for an undisclosed amount...

Non-Americans who have recently acquired or established businesses in the U.S. or intend to, should be aware of reporting requirements that have recently been reintroduced.

If you think you have good taste, get ready: you may soon be competing against an AI tongue.

xAI, the artificial intelligence firm founded by Elon Musk, has increased its valuation from $18 billion to $24 billion, following a second round of investor funding.

The Alberta-based startup NiaHealth has secured C$5.75 million in seed funding to support its mission of transforming long-term health management for Canadians.

As reported by Reuters, three former employees of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company ("TSMC") were charged with violating security law and other offences in Taiwan.