Uber has quickly risen from an early stage controversial disruptor to a household name. Uber has transformed the delivery of personal transportation and is one of several companies on the verge of bringing autonomous vehicles to the masses. When Uber was a startup, its goal was to put intracity travel …
What Intellectual Property Means for Every Business
What is intellectual property? Intellectual property refers to several items that fall under the umbrella of intangible assets. Intangible assets are those assets that aren’t physical but are worth something to your company. They often bring in revenue and represent significant value to investors, shareholders or stakeholders. In today’s market …
The Benefits of an Early Patent Search
Are you working on a new technological invention or innovating upon an existing technology? Creative development requires a lot of time and financial resources, and it’s attached to a string of demands and details that need constant attention. While the logistics that go into your technological development are highly important, …
International Women’s Day is all about unity
Though the number of women in entrepreneurial roles has inched up in recent years, there’s still room for improvement — and a solid business case for doing it, says Toronto intellectual property lawyer Erika Murray. International Women’s Day — March 8 — is an ideal time to reflect on what changes need to …
Starting Your Patent Journey on the Wrong Foot: Why to be Cautious about Filing a Weak U.S. Provisional Application
In the Canadian startup community, a common and perpetuated piece of advice given to entrepreneurs is to self-file their initial patent application. Often, this advice involves self-filing a United States provisional patent application. Due to the lack of formal examination of provisional applications, entrepreneurs can file these types of applications without …
How to Create an Innovation Ecosystem – Patents
By: Robert Tremblay IP protection strategies are certainly not ‘one-size-fits-all’, but rather depend to a significant extent on a company’s motivations, technological focus and budget. In this article series, we will explore innovative strategies to encourage the development of innovation ecosystems, both from within a company and by leveraging third-party …
Patent filing options key to cleantech industry success
Over the past decade, Canada has funded the development of clean technologies and taken legislative action in attempts to shut down dirty energy systems — but another way the government can take action to incentivize clean technology innovation is through the patent system, Toronto intellectual property lawyer Erika Murray writes …
Greater Possibilities: Industrial Design Practice Changes in Canada
Industrial design registrations can be a valuable resource for companies to protect their original designs and monetize their efforts for making beautiful products. Industrial designs can provide protection against copiers and counterfeiters because they can prevent undue copying of the visual features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament applied to a product. As …
Everyone wants a patent for Christmas
Toronto intellectual property lawyer Erika Murray says her firm has seen a spike in end-of-year patent filings that has piqued her curiosity as to why the holidays are such a busy time for inventors. One of the more obvious reasons is that during the holiday season, many companies are also getting …
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