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Trademarkscanada

Canadian Agencies Unite to Launch National Intellectual Property Education Framework

A coalition of federal and provincial organizations collaborates to enhance IP knowledge and support for Canadian innovators across multiple regions

Thirteen organizations including the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, Innovate BC, and New Ventures BC have formed a partnership to develop a coordinated national framework for intellectual property education. The initiative aims to strengthen IP awareness and capabilities among Canadian businesses and entrepren…

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

StickIt Technologies Advances Corporate Strategy with New CEO, Board Members, Debt Restructuring, and IP Portfolio Expansion

The cannabinoid delivery technology firm announces leadership changes, financial recapitalization, and updates on its patent-protected therapeutic compound delivery systems.

StickIt Technologies Inc. has appointed Dr. Adi Zuloff-Shani as CEO and added two independent directors to its board, aiming to enhance governance and commercial growth. The company restructured approximately $617,000 in insider debt through a loan acquisition by Capitalink Ltd. and completed a non-brokered private pl…

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Patentscanada

Ontario’s Nuclea Energy Acquires Patent Portfolio from Insolvent New Brunswick Nuclear Firm Moltex Energy

Mississauga-based Nuclea Energy expands its nuclear technology assets by purchasing 89 patents from Moltex Energy’s British parent company, which entered administration last year.

Nuclea Energy has acquired 89 current and pending patents from Moltex Energy, a New Brunswick nuclear developer whose British parent company went into administration in 2023. The transaction, valued at approximately $11.5 million according to a prior Nuclea filing, enhances Nuclea’s technology capabilities as it devel…

Friday, August 14, 2026

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Patentscanada

Supreme Court of Canada Rules 7-2 Against Patentability of Medical Treatment Methods but Upholds Janssen’s Dosing Regimen Patent

The SCC confirms longstanding Canadian law barring patents on medical treatment methods while validating a patented schizophrenia drug dosing schedule, rejecting Pharmascience’s g…

In a landmark 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada reaffirmed that methods of medical treatment are not patentable under Canadian law, a principle upheld for over 50 years. However, the Court ruled that Janssen Inc.’s patented dosing regimen for its schizophrenia drug INVEGA SUSTENNA does not constitute a method…

Friday, July 17, 2026

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Trademarkscanada

Canadian Trademarks Board Removes Software and Numerous Goods from Passmore Inc. Registration Following BLG Challenge

Trademarks Opposition Board narrows Passmore Inc.’s trademark registration after expungement proceedings initiated by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

In a significant decision under section 45 of the Canadian Trademarks Act, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) has amended Passmore Inc.’s trademark registration by deleting all goods, including software, and certain services. The action followed a challenge by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), which questioned the…

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Trademarkscanada

Federal Court of Appeal Tightens Criteria for Design Mark Registrations in Canada

Therme Development v. Nordik Spa Village signals stricter scrutiny of descriptive wording in composite trademarks despite prominent graphic elements

The 2026 Federal Court of Appeal ruling in Therme Development v. Nordik Spa Village clarifies that Canadian trademark law requires assessing the overall visual impression of composite marks, with a renewed emphasis on whether descriptive wording remains dominant. This decision may limit reliance on graphic design elem…

Monday, June 22, 2026

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Trade SecretsGlobal

TSX Venture Exchange Approves Earthworks Industries’ Acquisition of Wokaura’s Critical Minerals Recovery IP

Earthworks Industries secures exclusive rights to innovative modular recovery system, positioning for scalable growth in critical minerals recycling

Earthworks Industries Inc. has received final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange for its acquisition of 100% of the Intellectual Protocol related to the Critical Minerals Recovery System from Wokaura Art and Innovations Inc. This strategic transaction transforms Earthworks into a platform-driven critical mineral…

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Litigationcanada

Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Employee-Owned Software Developed Independently Despite Employer’s Competing Business

Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly underscores the necessity of clear IP agreements in employment contracts to secure employer ownership of employee-created intellectual property

In a pivotal 2025 Ontario Court of Appeal decision, the court held that software developed by an employee on personal time without employer request or agreement belongs to the employee, even when it directly competes with the employer’s business. The ruling highlights the limitations of the Copyright Act in assigning…

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Those who don’t create intellectual property should respect the creations of those who do

AI & IPGlobal

Respect for Creators Urged Amid Concerns Over AI-Generated Content and Copyright

University guidance on AI use in student work draws criticism for encouraging potential copyright infringement and undervaluing original creative labor.

A recent university guide advising students on the use of AI-generated content has sparked debate over intellectual property rights and the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence to mimic the work of living artists and writers. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between technological advancemen…

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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AI & IPcanada

Canada’s Leading Boutique Intellectual Property Law Firms Excel Amid AI and Data Management Challenges

Specialist IP boutiques in Canada are pivotal in nurturing young talent and guiding clients through AI-driven innovation and global IP strategies.

Canada’s top boutique intellectual property law firms are distinguished by their expertise in emerging technology fields such as artificial intelligence and data ownership. These firms play a critical role in developing young IP professionals and providing comprehensive domestic and international IP services. Industry…

Thursday, December 5, 2024

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Trademarkscanada

Canadian Agencies Unite to Launch National Intellectual Property Education Framework

A coalition of federal and provincial organizations collaborates to enhance IP knowledge and support for Canadian innovators across multiple regions

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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PatentsGlobal

StickIt Technologies Advances Corporate Strategy with New CEO, Board Members, Debt Restructuring, and IP Portfolio Expansion

The cannabinoid delivery technology firm announces leadership changes, financial recapitalization, and updates on its patent-protected therapeutic compound delivery systems.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

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Patentscanada

Ontario’s Nuclea Energy Acquires Patent Portfolio from Insolvent New Brunswick Nuclear Firm Moltex Energy

Mississauga-based Nuclea Energy expands its nuclear technology assets by purchasing 89 patents from Moltex Energy’s British parent company, which entered administration last year.

Friday, August 14, 2026

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Patentscanada

Supreme Court of Canada Rules 7-2 Against Patentability of Medical Treatment Methods but Upholds Janssen’s Dosing Regimen Patent

The SCC confirms longstanding Canadian law barring patents on medical treatment methods while validating a patented schizophrenia drug dosing schedule, rejecting Pharmascience’s g…

Friday, July 17, 2026

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Trademarkscanada

Canadian Trademarks Board Removes Software and Numerous Goods from Passmore Inc. Registration Following BLG Challenge

Trademarks Opposition Board narrows Passmore Inc.’s trademark registration after expungement proceedings initiated by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Trademarkscanada

Federal Court of Appeal Tightens Criteria for Design Mark Registrations in Canada

Therme Development v. Nordik Spa Village signals stricter scrutiny of descriptive wording in composite trademarks despite prominent graphic elements

Monday, June 22, 2026

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Trade SecretsGlobal

TSX Venture Exchange Approves Earthworks Industries’ Acquisition of Wokaura’s Critical Minerals Recovery IP

Earthworks Industries secures exclusive rights to innovative modular recovery system, positioning for scalable growth in critical minerals recycling

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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Litigationcanada

Ontario Court of Appeal Rules Employee-Owned Software Developed Independently Despite Employer’s Competing Business

Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly underscores the necessity of clear IP agreements in employment contracts to secure employer ownership of employee-created intellectual property

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

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AI & IPGlobal

Respect for Creators Urged Amid Concerns Over AI-Generated Content and Copyright

University guidance on AI use in student work draws criticism for encouraging potential copyright infringement and undervaluing original creative labor.

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

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AI & IPcanada

Canada’s Leading Boutique Intellectual Property Law Firms Excel Amid AI and Data Management Challenges

Specialist IP boutiques in Canada are pivotal in nurturing young talent and guiding clients through AI-driven innovation and global IP strategies.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

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