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Two years of Waco: How patent case distribution has changed

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Federal Court quashes Commissioner of Patent’s decision and calls for a robust “due care” analysis for patentees

In a recent decision, Matco Tools Corporation v. Canada (Attorney General), the Federal Court has overturned a Commissioner of Patents (the Commissioner) decision regarding a patent applicant failing to meet the “due care” standard in the context of an unpaid maintenance fee.

Canada | May 22, 2025

Intellectual property
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Statutory interpretation, abuse of process, and election spending: Recent activity at the Supreme Court of Canada

In the first four months of 2025, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released four judgments of interest to businesses, the public sector and legal counsels.

Canada | May 16, 2025

Litigation and disputes
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Generative AI: A global guide to key IP considerations

Artificial intelligence (AI) raises many intellectual property (IP) issues.

Global | May 15, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI)
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Patenting blockchain innovations

The following are practical tips from over nine years of experience successfully obtaining blockchain patent grants from dozens of patent offices around the world.

Canada | May 14, 2025

Patents
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CSA takes steps to encourage Canadian IPOs and subsequent financings

On April 17, 2025, the CSA published harmonized blanket orders that provide exemptions from certain prospectus and disclosure requirements relating to public offerings (the blanket orders).

Canada | May 14, 2025

Corporate, M&A and securities
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Bill 101: A new omnibus bill on Quebec labour law

On April 24, the Quebec Labour Minister tabled Bill 101, An Act to improve certain labour laws.

Canada | May 13, 2025

Employment and labour
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