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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.

No, AI is Not Here to Take Your Job

February 17, 2019
Sébastien Budd

Tax litigator Sébastien Budd shares his experience on how AI technology sharpens his practice.

Digital Business Beware: New CRTC 2018-415 CASL Guidelines May Put Your Business At Risk

February 14, 2019
Satnam Dosanjh and Lisa Danay Wallace, WeirFoulds LLP

Telecom, internet service providers and digital businesses take note: CRTC's new guidance expands liability under Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation for a number of digital product or service provider intermediaries.

What You Need to Know about Recent and Pending Changes to Canadian Intellectual Property Laws

December 17, 2018
Lorraine M. Fleck

An outline of some of the significant confirmed changes with their effective date of implementation if known, as well as proposed changes working their way through the legislative process.

New Leading Decision on Counsel’s and Expert’s Eyes Only Protective Orders Released: Federal Court of Appeal Provides Important Guidance

November 30, 2018
Shan Arora, Shift Law

Both parties bear an evidentiary burden on a motion for a counsel's and expert's eyes only (CEEO) Order. Shan Arora highlights the key findings in the Federal Court of Appeal's decision.

November 23, 2018
Casey Chisick, Eric Mayzel and Jessica Zagar of Cassels Brock

Bill C-86 proposes amendments to the Copyright Act to facilitate streamlined hearings and timely decision-making. The authors highlight key aspects of the proposed reform in this timely article.

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