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Monthly Archives: April 2019

Daily Alert

Copyright Board

April 29, 2019 Alan Macek

Proposed regulations on “Establishing Time Limits in Relation to Matters Before the Copyright Board” have been published in the Canada Gazette Part 1. The purpose of the regulations is in part to “prescribe the amount of time the Board may take to render decisions”. Continue reading Copyright Board →

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Crown Copyright

April 10, 2019 Alan Macek

A private member’s bill, C-440 was introduced yesterday that would abolish Crown Copyright. Continue reading Crown Copyright →

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Patent Consultation

April 2, 2019 Alan Macek

CIPO has announced a consultation on changes to the Manual of Patent Office Practice (MOPOP) relating to administrative topics as part of changes to the Patent Act and Rules. Topics covered including filing requirements, divisionals, priority, transfers/assignments, corrections, abandonment/reinstatement, and due care. The consultation is open until May 27, 2019.

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Trademarks

April 1, 2019 Alan Macek

On March 17, Canada formally acceded to the Madrid, Singapore and Nice treaties relating to trademarks. Substantial amendments to the Trademarks Act and Regulations come into force June 17, 2019. Continue reading Trademarks →

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New IP Proceedings

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  • T-37-21 - RENT BUREAU OF CANADA LTD. v. RENTERCHECKS INFORMATION SERVICE LTD. (tm)
  • T-33-21 - MCMASTER UNIVSERSITY ET AL v. BEMO ACADEMIC CONSULTING INC. (tm)
  • T-20-21 - 1161396 Ontario Inc. d.b.a. SM Enterprises v. Metro Inc. et al (tm)
  • T-16-21 - BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA)LTD., ET AL v. SANDOZ CANADA INC. (patent)
  • A-4-21 - PHARMASCIENCE INC. v. TEVA CANADA INNOVATION et al (appeal)
  • T-6-21 - MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP. ET AL v. SANDOZ CANADA INC. (patent)
  • T-5-21 - MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP. ET AL v. SANDOZ CANADA INC. (patent)
  • A-1-21 - NUHA NANCY SALLOUM v. IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS OF CANADA ET AL. (appeal)

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