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Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dive headfirst into the legal grey zone of podcasting, exposing the tangled web of copyright...

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

From Molise, With Love: Federal Court Says Identical Geographic Descriptors Not Enough For Confusion

The good folk of Molise, Italy – a little‑known region with fewer than 300,000 inhabitants – are likely blissfully unaware that their home was the subject...

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Federal Court Provides Guidance On Filing Additional Evidence In Trademark Appeals

In Products Unlimited, Inc. v. Five Seasons Comfort Limited, the Federal Court provided guidance on recently amended subsection 56(5) of the Trademarks Act and the factors...

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Canadian Trade Secrets: Year In Review 2025

In Canada, trade secrets and confidential business information are protected through contract and common law fiduciary obligations.

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Cassels

Not My Lack Of Use, Not My Problem

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Protecting Your Proprietary Information: Lessons From SHAC Solutions Inc v Guenther

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Bennett Jones LLP

New Practice Notice Regarding Form Of Evidence In Examination

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

A Year In Canadian Copyright Law: Notable Decisions And Updates From 2025

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Cassels

Federal Court Of Appeal Affirms New Trademark Owners Not Required To Account For Non-use

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

La Cour Fédérale Confirme Le Critère D'autorisation Pour Déposer De La Preuve Additionnelle En Appel D'une Décision De La Commission Des Oppositions

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Smart & Biggar

Federal Court Confirms Test For Leave To File New Evidence In Appeal From Opposition Board Decision

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Smart & Biggar

IP Canada Report 2025 Released: Trends In Canadian Patent Filings

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McMillan LLP

CIPO Issues Amended Practice Notice On Evidence Requirements

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McMillan LLP

Revue de l'année 2025 en droit des marques de commerce au Canada

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Smart & Biggar

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Webinars

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2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights into Canada's In-House Profession from CBA In-House Lawyers

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CBA In-House Lawyers

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Unlocking IP Department Superpowers: From challenge to opportunity - Success Stories and Best Practices from IP Leaders

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Dennemeyer S.A.

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From IPMS to Ecosystem: How APIs & Agentic AI transforms Intellectual Property work

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Dennemeyer S.A.

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Digital Assets – Innovation vs Compliance: Emerging Offshore Jurisdictional Trends – How Legal Advisers' Roles Will Change

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Walkers

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OSFI To Fast-track New Entry Regime For Fintechs And Credit Unions

On February 12, OSFI formally announced ambitious changes to the new entry regime for fintechs and provincial credit unions, which could be transformative.

Canada Technology

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Torys LLP

IP Protection For Canadian Firms Working In South America's Burgeoning Mining Sector

Latin America's mining sector is a global powerhouse – and demand isn't likely to ease anytime soon.

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Gowling WLG

Protecting Your Proprietary Information: Lessons From SHAC Solutions Inc v Guenther

Intellectual Property (IP) is often one of a company's most valuable assets, yet it is often misunderstood as being limited to patents and trademarks.

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Bennett Jones LLP

IP Canada Report 2025 Released: Trends In Canadian Patent Filings

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McMillan LLP

AI Inventor Coming To Canada? Maybe Not

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Dale & Lessmann LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor IV

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Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor VI

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Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? A Corporate Decision Tool

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Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor V

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Bennett Jones LLP

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Copyright

Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dive headfirst into the legal grey zone of podcasting, exposing the tangled web of copyright...

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

A Year In Canadian Copyright Law: Notable Decisions And Updates From 2025

2025 was an eventful year for the development of copyright law in Canada. Key decisions considered important issues, such as the jurisdiction of Canadian courts to hear actions for copyright infringement...

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Cassels

Top Five Artificial Intelligence Trends Shaping Canada's Legal Landscape In 2026

Generative artificial intelligence ("AI") is poised to reshape the Canadian legal and regulatory landscape in 2026. As the Canadian government explores the domestic regulation of AI and businesses race to leverage AI...

Canada Technology

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Torkin Manes LLP

Canadian IP Litigation 2025: A Year In Review

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Smart & Biggar

AI On The Horizon Event Series Part 4: AI & IP And AI Regulation (Video)

Canada Technology

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Gowling WLG

25 For 25: IP Milestones From The Last Quarter Century

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Federal Government Announces Intent To Create An Artist's Resale Right In Canada

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Canadian Media vs. OpenAI: Ontario Court Gives A Procedural Greenlight

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

In(dustry) Focus: Consumer Goods – A Complete IP Framework For Entering The Canadian Market

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Smart & Biggar

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Trade Secrets

Canadian Trade Secrets: Year In Review 2025

In Canada, trade secrets and confidential business information are protected through contract and common law fiduciary obligations.

C

Cassels

IP Protection For Canadian Firms Working In South America's Burgeoning Mining Sector

Latin America's mining sector is a global powerhouse – and demand isn't likely to ease anytime soon.

GW

Gowling WLG

Protecting Your Proprietary Information: Lessons From SHAC Solutions Inc v Guenther

Intellectual Property (IP) is often one of a company's most valuable assets, yet it is often misunderstood as being limited to patents and trademarks.

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor IV

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor VI

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Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? A Corporate Decision Tool

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Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor V

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Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor I

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Bennett Jones LLP

AI: Is Patenting Really The Right Move? - Factor III

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Bennett Jones LLP

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Licensing & Syndication

Understanding IP Infringement Risk In Typeface Use In AI-Generated Content

In the world of design, typefaces and fonts are essential tools that help convey a brand's identity, evoke emotions and communicate messages effectively.

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Bennett Jones LLP

Licence To Film: Surveillance In Accident Benefits Claims (Video)

today my colleague Louise and I will be walking you through some of the key issues surrounding the use of surveillance at the LAT.

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SBA Lawyers LLP

Fragmented And Shifting CRISPR Patent Landscape: Global Proceedings And The Patent Pool Solution

Foundational CRISPR patent rights remain fiercely contested, with disputes playing out across multiple jurisdictions.

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Gowling WLG

No Cherry Picking Here: Canadian Cherry Patent Victory In U.S. Agribusiness Intellectual Property Case

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Fasken

Licensing vs. Franchising: Understanding The Difference In Ontario

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IP Licensing Primer Part Four: Payment And Quality Control

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MLT Aikins LLP

IP Licensing Primer Part Three: Term And Termination

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MLT Aikins LLP

IP Assets: A Guide To Maximizing Your Portfolio's Value

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Gowling WLG

Licensing Partnerships In Life Sciences: Emerging And Expected Trends In 2025

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Gowling WLG

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