Intellectual property

SCC affirms 7-2 that methods of medical treatment cannot be patented in Canada

However, the court ruled that a dosing regimen for a Janssen Inc. schizophrenia drug is patentable

Jul 17, 2026

SCC affirms 7-2 that methods of medical treatment cannot be patented in Canada

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Jul 17, 2026

Every month, Canadian Lawyer will produce a series of articles on a theme affecting the legal profession. All coverage through the month can be found here

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Federal Court fixes damages at $78k for copyright infringement of guides to use LEGO education kits

Jul 17, 2026

STEM director created works under consulting agreement with company that stopped paying him

Federal Court fixes damages at $78k for copyright infringement of guides to use LEGO education kits

Trademarks Opposition Board deletes software and all other goods in trademark registration

Jul 15, 2026

In proceeding brought by BLG, registration maintained for services that used mark in relevant period

Trademarks Opposition Board deletes software and all other goods in trademark registration

IP ownership in Canada: defence funding and what’s at stake

Jul 14, 2026

As federal spending surges, intellectual property strategy is a key risk for Canadian companies

IP ownership in Canada: defence funding and what’s at stake

Federal Court refuses to strike copyright infringement claim about software source code

Jul 10, 2026

Ruling finds novel issue on company’s standing as licensee and status as plaintiff

Federal Court refuses to strike copyright infringement claim about software source code