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    The Big Five (Or Is It Six?) Are At It Again

    Having created the IP5 and TM5, five of the largest IP offices met recently to form an ID5. The United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) hosted an inaugural Industrial Design 5 Forum on December 7th, 2015...
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
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    Supreme Court Of Canada Puts The Breaks On Uber's Arbitration Clause

    The Supreme Court of Canada recently released its decision in Uber Technologies Inc. v. Heller, a dispute between the large ridesharing and food delivery company...
    CanadaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    Privacy Issues And Canadian Businesses: Federal Privacy Commissioner Publishes Results Of 2019-2020 Survey

    The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) recently released its 2019-2020 Survey of Canadian businesses on privacy-related issues. The survey was conducted between...
    CanadaPrivacy
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    Protecting Confidential Information In The Age Of AI

    Businesses are increasingly integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools into all aspects of their operations. But what implications do these developments have when confidential information is shared...
    CanadaTechnology
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
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    Canadian Intellectual Property Office Conducting Consultations On The Proposed Changes To Current Trademark And Patent Fees

    On June 6, 2016, the CIPO released consultation documents concerning trademark fees and patent fees, which set out its proposed fee changes resulting from the amendments to the Canadian Trademarks Act and Patent Act.
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    Federal Court Finds PMPRB Unreasonable In Finding Galderma Patent 'Pertains To' Medicine In DIFFERIN

    As a result, the Court quashed the Board's decision requiring Galderma to file pricing information for DIFFERIN.
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    Prepare For Canada Day By Reviewing Your Pending Industrial Design Applications

    July 1, 2017, is Canada's 150th birthday. But it is also the deadline for taking certain actions in respect of pending Canadian design applications.
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    Peering Over The Neighbours' Fence: Key Differences In Trademark Laws Between Canada And The U.S.

    As trade talks between Canada and the United States dominate the headlines, it is hard to ignore the strong economic ties between these neighbouring nations.
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    Federal Court Finds PLAVIX Patent Invalid

    On December 6, 2011, Justice Boivin of the Federal Court held that Apotex infringed the patent that claims clopidrogel bisulfate (sanofi-aventis's PLAVIX) but that the patent was invalid: "Apotex Inc. v. sanofi-aventis" 2011 FC 1486, appeal pending.
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
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    Federal Court Releases Decision On Validity Of The Amending Regulations Of The Patented Medicines Regulations

    On June 29, 2020 the Federal Court released its decision in Innovative Medicines Canada et al. v The Attorney General of Canada et al, 2020 FC 725.
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    No Store, No Problem: Federal Court's Broad Interpretation Of "Use" An Advantage For Non-Canadian Retail Trademark Owners

    Non-Canadian retailers can breathe a sigh of relief thanks to the Federal Court of Canada's decision in Dollar General Corporation v 2900319 Canada Inc, 2018 FC 778
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    Top 10 Tips For Effective Licensing Of Canadian Trade-Marks

    Under Canadian law, a trade-mark is generally valid only as long as it is distinctive of its owner – that is, where the mark designates a single source to the consumer.
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
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    You Sunk My Pirate Ship: Federal Court Of Appeal Upholds The Validity Of Canada's First Anti-Piracy Site-Blocking Order

    On May 26, 2021, the Federal Court of Appeal issued its decision in Teksavvy Solutions Inc v Bell Media Inc et al, 2021 FCA 100, upholding the Federal Court's order...
    CanadaIntellectual Property
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    How To Obtain Evidence From Canada: Enforcing Letters Rogatory

    In today’s globalized and mobile society, it is increasingly common for parties in litigation to require evidence from witnesses outside of their jurisdiction. Obtaining evidence from Canadian witnesses for foreign proceedings is not a matter of simply issuing a subpoena.
    CanadaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
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    Google's Appeal Of Worldwide Injunction To Be Heard By Supreme Court Of Canada

    The Supreme Court of Canada has agreed to hear Google's appeal of a worldwide injunction forcing it to block certain infringing websites from its search results.
    CanadaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
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    COVID-19 And Privacy: Federal Privacy Commissioner Publishes Framework To Help Government Institutions Assess Privacy-Impactful Initiatives

    On April 17, 2020, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (the "OPC") published an assessment framework, "A Framework for the Government of Canada to Assess Privacy-Impactful Initiatives in Response to COVID-19".
    CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    Return To In-Court Hearings In Ontario – New Safety Measures

    As Canada continues the fight against COVID-19, reopening efforts are underway across the country. Courts are also beginning to ease COVID-19 imposed restrictions ...
    CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
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    Restrictive Covenants On Employees Must Be Used With Caution

    Restrictive covenants are a tool sometimes used by innovative companies that want to protect their intellectual property (IP) from leaving with employees.
    CanadaEmployment and HR
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    Competition Bureau's Interest In The Health Sector Continues

    Promoting competition and innovation in Canada's health sector, including the pharmaceutical industry, is a strategic priority for the Competition Bureau.
    CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
  • Article

    FCA Allows Appeal Of FC Decision Exempting FORTEKOR Information From Access To Information (ATI) Disclosure

    On September 24, 2021, the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) allowed the Minister's appeal of a Federal Court (FC) decision finding that certain records relating to Elanco's FORTEKOR (benazepril)...
    CanadaFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences
    Smart & Biggar
    Smart & Biggar
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