Intellectual Property
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October 01, 2024
Sword in the stone: Demystifying the concept of ‘use’ in patent infringement dispute
The recent ruling by the Federal Court of Appeal in Steelhead LNG (ASLNG) Ltd. v. Arc Resources Ltd., (2024 FCA 67), navigates through the complexities surrounding patent infringement claims. Much like the legendary challenge of drawing the sword from the stone, this case meticulously unpacks the scope and concept of “use” in the context of infringement under s. 42 of the Patent Act.
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September 27, 2024
Federal Court offers bar, litigants expedited ‘no-hearing’ judicial review for study permit refusals
In an effort to speed up the judicial review of hundreds of study permit refusals as the Federal Court also contends with thousands of other immigration cases, the national trial court is offering parties who opt into a new pilot project a “simplified” no-hearing, in-writing-only procedure where judges will simultaneously decide a JR leave application and the JR’s merits, and do so within five months rather than the 14 to 18 months usually required for a final decision under the general procedure.
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September 27, 2024
Lax O’Sullivan welcomes new lawyer
A recent news release from Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP announced the addition of Anne Posno.
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September 24, 2024
3 judicial appointments announced for Quebec
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Mathieu Piché-Messier, Lysane Cree and Horia Bundaru as judges of the Superior Court of Quebec, a Sept. 23 news release announced.
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September 24, 2024
The impact of AI on patent infringement research: A new era of efficiency and accuracy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping industries worldwide, and the field of intellectual property (IP) law is no exception. Patent infringement research, once a labour-intensive and time-consuming process, is being revolutionized by AI. This transformation is not just about automating routine tasks; it’s about enhancing the precision, efficiency and profitability of legal services.
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September 24, 2024
Safeguarding intellectual property: Key insights for employers
In today’s dynamic business environment, companies are dedicating substantial resources to the creation of innovative products, technologies and processes to gain a competitive edge. However, the value of these innovations can be jeopardized if intellectual property ownership is not clearly established and protected within the employment context. It can be crucial for companies to ensure that they obtain and retain ownership of intellectual property developed by their employees and, in some cases, even intellectual property created by their contractors.
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September 20, 2024
Canadian Judicial Council says guidelines coming for federal judges’ use of AI, social media
As part of their two-day fall meeting in Charlottetown this week, the chief and associate-chief justices of the nation’s superior courts discussed their progress in creating guidelines for federal judges’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) and social media, the Canadian Judicial Council (CJC) says.
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September 20, 2024
Federal Court upholds CRA decision denying Rebel News journalism tax credits; Rebel to appeal
The Federal Court has upheld a federal government decision denying journalism tax credits to the Rebel News based on a finding that it doesn’t produce enough original news content.
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September 20, 2024
Keyser Mason Ball, Hoffer Adler merge to form KMB Law
The firms of Keysor Mason Ball LLP and Hoffer Adler LLP have merged to form a new entity titled KMB Law, a recent news release announced.
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September 19, 2024
Treasury Board president Anita Anand gets second Cabinet post as transport minister
Liberal MP Anita Anand, the president of the federal Treasury Board and former defence minister in the Liberal government, has taken on the additional post of minister of transportation.