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The Quiet Arrival of Patent Term Adjustment in Canada
This article outlines Canada's newly implemented patent term adjustment system, which compensates for delays by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office but is expected to apply to very few patents d... -
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Due Care in Action: Critical Factors in Canadian Patent Reinstatement and Expiry Cases
This article examines how Canadian patent holders can meet the Due Care standard to reinstate abandoned applications or reverse expiry, with key insights from CIPO guidance and recent case law. -
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Put Your Best Foot Forward: New Amendments to Trademark Legislation Require Best Evidence at First Instance (Among Other Changes)
This article highlights key trademark law changes coming on April 1, 2025, including limits on new evidence in appeals, confidentiality orders, cost awards and a process to challenge official marks.