Anil Bhole co-authors the FICPI article “Knock, Knock: Who’s There? A Discussion of ‘Straw Person’ Proceeding” following the workshop held on September 27, 2022, during the FICPI World Congress 2022, focusing on the particular scenario in which the attorney themself is the named straw person, which is understood to be …
Marc Lampert speaks at AI and Big Data Conference
On October 7th, Marc addressed the two-day AI and Big Data conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Innovators and top companies in the field of AI and Big Data were involved in a discussion on innovation in the AI and machine learning space. Particularly, how to capitalize and protect …
Greater Clarity for Subject-Matter Eligibility in Canadian Patents: The Benjamin Moore Case
By Marc Lampert The Federal Court, in Benjamin Moore & Co. v. Attorney General of Canada, 2022 FC 923, has recently issued a decision that may help address a controversial practice by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO); and in doing so, will add much needed certainty for patent Applicants. …
Upcoming Changes to Canadian Patent Rules: How to Plan Ahead
By Marc Lampert and Ammar Kalanaki Recent amendments to the Patent Rules will come into force on October 3, 2022 and introduce (1) excess claim fees, and (2) a request for continued examination (RCE) practice; among several other amendments. The new Rules will apply to any application for which a request …
Claiming use goes as a trademark filing basis in Canada
In the Federal Court decision of Metro Brands S.E.N.C. v. 1161396 Ontario Inc. 2017 FC 806, at issue was whether showing use in association with a trademark is only required for the general classes of goods or whether there needs to be use of each of the specific claimed goods …
Netflix takes ‘softball’ approach with Stranger Things pop-up bar
Though companies have traditionally been counselled to aggressively monitor and enforce their intellectual property, some are taking other approaches in an effort to earn positive publicity, especially where circumstances of the infringement are more minor, Toronto intellectual property lawyer Erika Murray tells AdvocateDaily.com. Read more…
Trademark Lawyers And Celebrity Culture
Being a public persona is hard work and often involves the help of a diligent trademark lawyer. In the United States, some of the most talked-about celebrities have been employing the help of trademark lawyers to protect their name – and the lucrative business that comes with the brand – …
Identifying gaps in fostering tech commercialization
Incubators and accelerators are helping start-up companies across the country, but Toronto intellectual property lawyer Erika Murray suggests more can be done to support tech entrepreneurs in their quest to innovate and commercialize. “The company start-up process involves creativity and some kind of ingenuity,” she tells AdvocateDaily.com. “It starts with …
SCC Renders Decision Against Google
A Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruling ordering search engine giant Google to remove the web pages of a company found to be duplicating a technology firm’s products will have a global impact, says Toronto intellectual property lawyer Erika Murray. “The unprecedented decision will have implications for IP (intellectual property) holders around the world and online …
Canada’s AI vision must safeguard intellectual property
For Canada to cement its position as a leader in machine learning-based artificial intelligence (AI), it must progress its efforts to protect the associated intellectual property (IP), Toronto intellectual property lawyer Erika Murray tells AdvocateDaily.com. AI is expected to play a significant role in both the workplace and society in …