The Role of Patents: A Competition Sword or Shield

Prof. David Vaver Presents “Mr. Justice Laddie and his Intellectual Property Cases: Of Millefeuilles and a Fish Called Elvis”

Google’s dialogue in the conversation of improving the US Patent System

Canada’s Privacy Regulators Call For New Legal Framework To Govern Police Use Of Facial Recognition Technology

IP Regimes May Delay a Timely Delivery of New COVID-19 Vaccines

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Seek Global Trademark Protection of “Sussex Royal” Brand

China’s Patent Policy: Pros, Cons, and an AI Solution

The New Experimentation Right in Canadian Patent Law

IP Year in Review 2017 - A Year of Promises Made, Kept, and Abandoned

This past year marks a year where the Government of Canada engaged more than ever on the IP front. The Government of Canada’s announcement of a National IP Strategy was welcome news for those interested in leveraging Canada’s intangible capital. As I noted on The Agenda with Steve Paikin, it was a “hallelujah” moment for […]

Can’t “Flea” from Louis Vuitton

Although there is no shortage of counterfeit products on the market, it is not everyday that a high fashion designer sues your local flea market. Recently, Louis Vuitton reportedly filed a lawsuit against Dr. Flea’s Flea Market for intentionally selling a handbag that was evidently in violation of Canadian trademark and copyright laws.