Government Funded Initiatives to Support B.C.’s Tech Sector
Recently, a number of initiatives which are being funded by the government have been announced that specifically target B.C.’s technology sector. In particular, at the ... Continued
CIPO Issues Notice of Final Blanket Extension (for now)
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has just published notice of its decision to further extend the “designated days” period on account of continuing COVID-19 disruptions. Since the ... Continued
Webinar: Changing World, Changing Tech: Quick Technology Law Tips
In this practical, one-hour session directed towards the private sector, learn about these topics: Contracting for Technology Solutions in a Rush Adopting Remote Working Tools ... Continued
CIPO Again Extends Trademark Deadlines Due to COVID-19: Until August 10, 2020
Now for the eight time, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has again extended its earlier automatic extensions on account of continuing COVID-19 disruptions, until at ... Continued
Webinar: Changing World, Changing Tech: Quick Technology Law Tips – July 21, 2020
In this practical, one-hour session directed towards the private sector, learn about these topics: Contracting for Technology Solutions in a Rush Adopting Remote Working Tools ... Continued
Yet Another CIPO Extension to Trademark Deadlines Due to COVID-19: Until July 20, 2020
In light of the continuing COVID-19 disruptions, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has again extended its earlier automatic extensions, now until at least July 20, ... Continued
Canadian Trademark Law Updates
This article reviews material developments in Canadian legislation, case law and practice in the area of trademarks in 2019. All references in this article to ... Continued
Federal Court of Appeal Issues Two Decisions on the Copyright Act’s “Making Available” Right
On June 5, 2020, the Federal Court of Appeal (“FCA”) released two decisions that involve the applicability of the “making available right” (“MAR”, also known ... Continued
Sixth CIPO Extension to Trademark Deadlines Due to COVID-19: Until July 6, 2020
Once again, in light of COVID-19 disruptions, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has extended its earlier automatic extensions until at least July 6, 2020 (the ... Continued
Canadian Copyright Law Updates
This article reviews material developments in Canadian legislation, case law, and practice in the area of copyright in 2019. All references in this article to ... Continued
Federal Court of Canada Further Extends COVID-19 Suspension Period
Like virtually every person, family, and business around the world, the Federal Court of Canada (the “Court”) was forced to suspend its normal operations this ... Continued
Attracting Investment in a Post-COVID Environment
Although the coronavirus pandemic continues to strongly impact the economy, the transition into Phase 2 of B.C.’s Restart Plan does have many businesses looking forward. ... Continued