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Exploring the intersection between IP law and the protection of Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions.

2024-06-0722:112

Vincent de Grandpré, lawyer and trademark agent at Bennett Jones and member of IPIC’s Committee for Indigenous IP explains the intersection between intellectual property law and the protection of Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions. Explore online: Indigenous peoples and intellectual property (canada.ca)Indigenous Bar AssociationImplementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People Act (justice.gc.ca)Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ipic.ca)

How the IP agent profession is regulated

2024-05-0125:31

Juda Strawczynski, CEO and Registrar of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA) explains how CPATA regulates the IP agent profession, ensuring that patent agents and trademark agents deliver accessible, ethical and expert IP services in Canada.Explore online:CPATA Public RegisterCPATA Code of Professional Conduct

What innovators need to know about the Competition Bureau

2024-04-0328:01

Alan Gunderson, senior economist and coordinator at the Economic Analysis Directorate at the Competition Bureau explains the Bureau’s mandate and actions when it comes to intellectual property.Explore online:Intellectual Property Enforcement Guidelines

How does IP fit into the world of scientific research and experimental development?

2024-03-0630:25

David Arsenault, Atlantic Regional Manager for the Canada Revenue Agency's Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program, demystifies the parallel worlds of R&D and IP from an SR&ED tax incentive program perspective.Explore online:SR&ED tax incentivesSelf-Assessment and Learning ToolSR&ED outreach programRequest a free telephone consultation with an SR&ED specialistIncome Tax Folio S3-F4-C1, General Discussion of Capital Cost AllowanceConsultation Paper: Scientific Research and Experimental DevelopmentConsultation Paper: Creating a Patent Box RegimeLearn more about SR&ED eligibility guidelines:T4088 SR&ED Guide to Form T661

How is I.P. managed when the government funds you to innovate?

2024-02-0723:23

Grant Lynds, a senior advisor on IP matters from the IP Centre of Expertise, sheds light on the role of this group and how IP considerations are addressed in government funding agreements.Explore online:Canadian Intellectual Property OfficeIntellectual Property Centre of ExpertiseCollege of Patent Agents and Trademark AgentsIntellectual Property Institute of Canada

How to use IP for financing

2024-01-0343:45

Kiriakoula Hatzikiriakos, Manager-Senior Legal Counsel in the Commercial/International sector of Legal Affairs at the National Bank of Canada, explains the rules and challenges of using IP as a collateral for funding.Explore online:BLOG | koulahIntellectual Property-Backed Financing | BDC.ca

How do you know what your I.P. is worth?

2023-12-0625:32

Lawyer and IP expert Sylvain Roy discusses key considerations in IP valuation.Explore online: Intellectual property valuationValuing Intellectual Property Assets

How to protect things that aren't formal IP rights

2023-11-0123:32

Seasoned IP litigator, Elizabeth Dipchand, unravels the intricacies and importance of protecting unregistered intellectual assets, managing relationships, documenting agreements and navigating the nuanced landscape where registered and unregistered rights intersect.Explore online:Protect new ideas and creationsProve who owns new ideas and creations

How IP saved the Canadian icon Cirque du Soleil

2023-10-0412:29

Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, explains the critical role IP played for Cirque du Soleil during the pandemic.Explore online:Sample of the brands of the Cirque du SoleilBalancing Acts: Unleashing the Power of Creativity in Your Life and Work, by Daniel Lamarre

Why IP is important: Insights from an IP advisor

2023-09-0628:43

André Gallant, one of CIPO's IP advisors, talks about how IP advisors break myths and highlights opportunities and risks around IP and IP protection.Explore online:Contact CIPO IP advisors

How the unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court work

2023-07-0525:18

Anthony Dearden explains how the new unitary patent and Unified Patent Court in Europe will work and shares some key considerations for anyone applying for patents in Europe.Explore online:Guide to the Unified Patent Court (UPC) | Gowling WLGUnitary Patent – European Patent Office

How to apply for a patent in the U.S. and other countries.

2023-06-0721:39

Dominique Lambert, Patent agent at Bereskin & Parr explains how the provisional patent in the US works and how to apply for patent protection abroad using the PCT. Explore online: Provisional Application for Patent | USPTO (English only)

How not to spend money on bad patents

2023-05-0338:06

Louis Carbonneau, patent broker who evaluates hundreds of patents for clients each year shares some tips and tricks on where to spend the money to ensure you file for valuable IP rights. Explore online: Louis Carbonneau’s blog (English only)

Who owns AI-generated creations (and why you should care)

2023-03-0131:53

Guillaume Lavoie Ste-Marie, copyright, patent and trademark litigator and principal at Smart & Biggar in Montreal, talks about ChatGPT, intellectual property (IP) tips and traps that artificial intelligence (AI) users should be aware of before creating works with AI—and if using AI to answer IP questions is a good idea.

Is your IP future-proof? How to think like an in-house IP counsel

2023-02-0117:06

Robert Guay, director of IP at Shopify, shares some ideas and insights on how to think like a pro when it comes to patents.Explore online:Plan for success – Build an IP strategy

How IP rights saved my business

2023-01-0412:41

Johanne Boivin, expert advisor at Point Cardinal and former CEO or Executive Vice-President shares her story how IP saved her business.Explore online :Learn about IP

FIFA World Cup special: How FIFA protects its intellectual property

2022-12-0720:45

Julie Jones and Raed AlHout explain how the FIFA head office in Switzerland and officials in Qatar protect FIFA IP assets before and during the World Cup.Explore online: FIFA Intellectual Property Guidelines

What is the difference between a corporation name, trade name, brand name and domain name?

2022-11-0223:53

Martin Lacelle from Corporations Canada and lawyer James Plotkin clarify the differences between and importance of legal/trade/brand/domain names.Explore online:Corporations CanadaIncorporating in a specific province or territoryFiling for a trademark with the Canadian Intellectual Property OfficeCanadian Internet Registration Authority

How do incubators/accelerators support innovators and their IP?

2022-10-0520:06

Josée Pharand, Director of IP Programs and Policies at ventureLAB, explains how ventureLAB supports innovators and their IP in the Canadian innovation ecosystem. Tune in for a discussion about choosing between patents and trade secrets, and learn how many accelerators and incubators help companies grow without asking for any stake in their IP, equity or future revenues.Discover online: https://www.venturelab.ca/news/intellectual-property-101

How traditional brands and IP rights are entering the metaverse

2022-06-2220:47

Brigitte Chan, lawyer and trademark agent discusses what the IP professionals are observing as real brands are going virtual in a fictional universe; the metaverse. Discover online: The IP Metaverse Series: Part I: Brands are Plugging in and Cashing in - Protecting Trademarks and Copyright in Virtual Goods and ServicesPart II: IP Metaverse Series - Part II: Patent Considerations The IP Metaverse Series -– Part II: Patent Considerations

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