Indigenous IP, computer-generated artwork and CIPO practice updates — This year’s IPIC annual conference had it all. Introduction Every year, the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) hosts a national…
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Thinking Inside the Box is Key to Economic Recovery
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) recently released its Roadmap to Recovery, laying out policy areas that it believes will assist in the effective recovery from the economic instability…
Discriminatory trademarks have no place on the register
Lately, a number of brands and brand owners have received renewed criticism for their trademarks that have racist or derogatory roots. While many brands are finally changing their names due…
Plant-Based Protein: The Government’s Latest Investment in Clean Technology
While the Canadian government’s recent investment in a plant-based food facility was a welcome investment in the agricultural industry, it was also a promising investment in clean technology. Recently, Prime…
Reflections on Bracing for Impact III - COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Legal and Ethical Challenges
In the rush to deliver technology-based solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to resist the inclination to “move fast and break things”. Attendees were reminded of this by Professor…
Not All Fun And (Board) Games
As we all look for ways to connect with one another remotely, we turn to online versions of our favourite games. But in the face of new online knock-off games…