Intellectual Property
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April 16, 2024
Budget 2024 tax initiatives to play a key role in Ottawa’s effort to boost housing, economy
In a sweeping 2024 budget that targets increased housing, lower living costs, small-business support and greater economic growth, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is also taking tax measures to help offset a projected $40 billion deficit for 2023-24 and a rising federal debt estimated to reach $1.37 trillion by 2029.
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April 15, 2024
When is a kiss distinctive? Federal Court rejects experts’ online surveys on KISS and KISSES marks
On April 9, 2024, the Federal Court issued a decision in Promotion in Motion Inc. v. Hershey Chocolate & Confectionery LLC, 2024 FC 556 (PIM v. Hershey), that is likely going to have a significant impact on the admissibility of online survey evidence in trademark cases for years to come, provided it is not overturned on any further appeal (appeal deadline not expired as of the time of writing).
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April 12, 2024
Court denies company’s trademark registration for similarity to Hershey’s Kisses
The Federal Court has dismissed an appeal in a case where a chocolate company was unable to prove that the trademark that it sought to register would not be confused with Hershey’s Kisses, despite its surveys claiming otherwise.
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April 12, 2024
Tyr LLP announces new addition
Nick Morrow joined the litigation team at Tyr LLP, a release from the firm announced.
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April 11, 2024
B.C. introduces legislation on legal profession reform; law society, bar association opposed
The B.C. government has unveiled long-promised legislation to bring lawyers, paralegals and notaries under the umbrella of one regulator. But the provincial law society and bar association have both come out swinging against the proposals, saying they would erode the independence of the legal profession.
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April 11, 2024
Where money laundering meets intellectual property
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of the 21st century, the concept of intellectual property (IP) has become increasingly significant. With advancements in technology and the growth of the global economy, the protection and enforcement of IP rights have become more crucial than ever.
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April 10, 2024
Dormant dilemma: Decoding Health Canada’s Canadian Reference Product definition
In a notice issued on Jan. 26, 2024, Health Canada provided crucial clarification regarding the implications of a drug’s “dormant” status on the drug product database.
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April 10, 2024
Using AI to bring value to organizations | Connie L. Braun and Juliana Saxberg
For every risk inherent in AI adoption, there is a counter-argument that AI has the potential to unlock benefits and solve real-world problems that have heretofore eluded human capability. Machine Learning technologies are already recognized to be advancing medical research and patient care, improving decision-making, mitigating climate change and distributing food aid more effectively, among other benefits.
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April 08, 2024
Feds invest $2.4 billion in AI, including new office of AI and Data Commissioner
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $2.4 billion package to accelerate job growth in Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with $5.1 million dedicated to strengthening the enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA).
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April 08, 2024
N.S. Appeal Court releases annual report, 2023
Around a third of those appearing before Nova Scotia’s top court last year were self-represented — an increase from the year before. This is just one of the stats detailed in the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Annual Report for 2023. Released on April 2, this is the court’s second update of its kind.