Intellectual property

Federal Court denies energy company's bid to amend copyright claim

Federal Court denies energy company's bid to amend copyright claim

Court highlighted the need for specificity and clarity in pleadings, especially in copyright cases

Federal Court refuses to award personal costs against plaintiff's counsel in IP dispute

Federal Court refuses to award personal costs against plaintiff's counsel in IP dispute

His conduct was 'detrimental and unbecoming' but did not justify a personal costs award: court

Government collaboration announced to promote IP protection

Government collaboration announced to promote IP protection

The partnership aims to assist Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises, academia and innovators

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: Dec. 4, 2023 update

Roundup of law firm hires, promotions, departures: Dec. 4, 2023 update

Five law firms made announcements

Intellectual property firm ROBIC joining IPH Limited, the international group of IP service firms

Intellectual property firm ROBIC joining IPH Limited, the international group of IP service firms

Merger assists firm with growth and development of people, says Dario Pietrantonio

Canadian Intellectual Property Office to implement fee increases in 2024

Canadian Intellectual Property Office to implement fee increases in 2024

There will be a one-time 25 percent increase to most CIPO fees