Intellectual Property
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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.
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April 08, 2024
Tyr LLP launches Intellectual property trial team
Tyr LLP has announced that Melanie Baird has joined the firm to launch an intellectual property trial practice. Baird joins Tyr from Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, where she led the firm’s IP litigation practice, along with two other IP litigators from Blakes, Cole Meagher and Nick Morrow. Baird is also joined by partner Amy Grenon (previously with Aird & Berlis LLP) and Laura E. MacDonald (previously with McCarthy Tetrault LLP).
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April 04, 2024
Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal float ideas for reforming their rules, seek bar’s input
The Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal are working on updating their rules and seeking the bar’s views on dozens of reform ideas, such as modifying the test for certifying national class actions; green-lighting non-lawyers to represent litigants if “the interests of justice so require”; and boosting the $100,000 cap on claims for matters that proceed as simplified actions.
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April 04, 2024
Importance of the use of colour in a trademark and presenting the right evidence at trial
The English Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal from the trial judgment which raised some interesting trademark and branding issues Lidl Great Britain Ltd v. Tesco Stores Ltd. [2023] EWHC 873 (Ch) discussed here. However, the comments from the Court of Appeal indicate a reluctance to do so (Lidl Great Britain Ltd v. Tesco Stores Ltd [2024] EWCA Civ 262).
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March 28, 2024
Amendments to the Investment Canada Act aimed at protecting national security, economic interests
Amendments to the Investment Canada Act (ICA), including a new filing requirement prior to the implementation of foreign investments in certain sectors, will help the government prevent harm to the economy and national security, according to a release.
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March 28, 2024
Privacy rights score victory over artists and creators on the Internet
Copyright law is a notoriously difficult balancing act between protecting creators of content and enabling users who are mainly looking to enjoy music, funny pet videos and other content online. That tightrope balancing act has tried to wrest back control of content by creators, but sometimes at the expense of the privacy rights of users, whose credentials are needed in order to identify infringers. However, the latest decision from Canada’s highest court is decidedly tipped in favour of users and their right to privacy, leaving content creators in the dust.