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Monthly Archives: April 2023

Daily Alert

Online Streaming

April 28, 2023 Alan Macek

Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, received royal assent yesterday. It is directed to the regulation of “online undertakings” as a class of broadcasting undertakings.

Daily Alert

Patent Term Adjustment

April 27, 2023 Alan Macek

As part of budget bill C-47, proposed amendments to the Patent Act would address term adjustment based on delays during prosecution if the applicant applies for the additional term within three months of patent grant. Continue reading Patent Term Adjustment →

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CPATA

April 27, 2023 Alan Macek

The College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents announced updated by-laws that come into force on May 1st that include fee increases (for example, from $1500 to $2700 for Class 1 dual licensees), changes to the four classes, and an Annual Licensee Report. Continue reading CPATA →

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CBA IP Day

April 25, 2023 Alan Macek

I’m looking forward to catching up with friends and colleagues tomorrow at the CBA IP Day and Judges’ Dinner in Ottawa.

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Old Act

April 14, 2023 Alan Macek

Earlier this year, four “Old Act” patents were granted, the first time such patents have been granted since 2014. These recently granted patents have priority dates between 1978 and 1981 so have been in prosecution for over 40 years. Continue reading Old Act →

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Recent Decisions

  • 2023 FC 1141 - Gilead Sciences, Inc. v. Jamp Pharma Corporation (Tenofovir)
  • 2023 FCA 200 - Google LLC v. Canada (Privacy Commissioner)
  • 2023 FCA 194 - Voltage Holdings, LLC v. Doe #1
  • 2023 FC 1283 - Toth v. Canada (Health and Addictions) (Psilocybin)
  • 2023 FC 1286 - Sa’d v. Yew

Recent IP Proceedings

  • T-2045-23 - River Road Research Inc. v Oberland Agriscience Inc and Gregory P. Wagner (patent)
  • T-2037-23 - 2741254 ONTARIO INC. dba LENA'S ROTI & DOUBLES v. CREN ENTERPRISES INC et al (tm)
  • A-252-23 - 2474234 ONTARIO INC. et al. v. DUNN’S FAMOUS INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS IN (appeal)
  • A-247-23 - 1048547 ONTARIO INC. v. FROMFROID S.A. (appeal)
  • T-2013-23 - ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC. et Al. v SAMSUNG BIOEPIS CO. LTD. (patent)
  • T-2011-23 - ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS INC. et Al. v SAMSUNG BIOEPIS CO., LTD (patent)
  • T-2002-23 - COLLEAH PRODUCTIONS LIMITED v. DOE #1 ET AL. (copyright)
  • T-1979-23 - ELBY GIFTS INC. v. 2602155 ONTARIO INC. dba CHANTIA SALES (copyright)
  • T-1945-23 - Compass Construction Resources Ltd. v. Compass Construction Inc. (tm)
  • T-1940-23 - BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM (CANADA) LTD. et Al. v. PHARMASCIENCE INC. (patent)
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