This site is my collection of updates, statistics and analysis on intellectual property in Canada. I am a partner at DLA Piper (Canada) LLP practicing in the area of intellectual property (more about me). Material on this website are my own views and do not reflect the position of DLA Piper (Canada) LLP, any of its member firms around the world, or any of its clients. IPPractice.ca grew out of my hobby to gather and share interesting updates on intellectual property to friends and colleagues. Highlights include:
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The government has released its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy: “Trust makes adoption possible. Opportunity and sovereignty ensure adoption creates benefits for Canadians now and in the future.” Six pillars are described as “protect Canadians from the risks and harms of AI”, “strengthen multinational partnerships with trusted allies”, “power shared prosperity through Canadian institutions and companies”, “empower Canadians to participate in and benefit from AI”, “support globally competitive Canadian champions”, “build sovereign Canadian AI foundations in compute, data, talent, and infrastructure”. However, there are no mentions of copyright, or other intellectual property, amendments.
The government announced a public engagement on “how to strengthen and modernize Canada’s geographical indications regime under the Trademarks Act.” A focus is on Indigenous engagement and potential additional categories, such as traditional crafts and industrial products. The engagement extends from May 28 to August 27, 2026 …Read More
The annual Federal Court Judges’ Dinner is always a highlight of the IP litigation calendar. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with friends and colleagues in Ottawa. Let me know if you will be attending as well.
CIPO has issued its preliminary determination on the Dusome remand following the Federal Court’s decision in Dusome v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 FC 1809. My colleague Richard Mar has the following summary and context.
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Giuseppina D’Agostino, Associate Vice President Research and Full Professor of Law at York University – Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, was appointed a Judge of the Federal Court. Appointments were also made today to the Ontario courts.
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