In Memoriam: June Baigent
IPIC wishes to offer its condolences following the passing of June Baigent, a long-time member of the Institute since 1983. On Thursday, July 30, 2020 June peacefully passed...
IPIC Committee Profile: Editorial Board of the CIPR
IPIC’s monthly committee profiles showcase the volunteer work that our talented IPIC members are doing to grow the IP profession and share valuable knowledge with their peers...
BDC Commits $160M In Financing To Support Canadian IP Development
The Business Development Bank of Canada has committed $160-million to help improve Canada’s spotty track record for commercializing intellectual property (IP) by funding...
IPIC Member Profile: Richard Levy
This is the second edition of IPIC's member profile series on the UnscrIPted blog, which features a monthly interview with a Canadian IP professional to discuss their career...
Get To Know The ExploreIP Tool From Canada's Intellectual Property Strategy
Launched in August 2019 as part of Canada’s Intellectual Property Strategy, ExploreIP is a free online tool that provides businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators a new way...
Cost Deferral and Other Strategies For Your Patent Portfolio During COVID-19
COVID-19 is an event that came into existence suddenly and in a matter of months changed the way the world works. Within a very short period of time, entire countries shut...
Why Many More IP Disputes May End Up Being Resolved On An Online ADR Platform
When some future Yoda explains the silver linings in the COVID-19 cloud, he is bound to mention the mushrooming of online platforms. (Yoda: “online platforms - mushrooming...
Young Practitioners: Problem Solving During COVID-19
Until recently for young intellectual property professionals, learning their craft was much like walking down a well-worn path. Common strategies for dealing with obstacles...
Protecting Confidential Information in the Remote Working Environment
The restrictions on workplaces resulting from provincial emergency orders and the need to physically distance have created a myriad of challenges for employers. Chief among...
The COVID-19 Impact on Brand Owners and a Changing Counterfeit Space
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new normal and changed needs. Global companies are pivoting production lines to help address an increased need for personal protective...
Tips & Tricks For Managing IP Risks Associated With Mobile Devices During COVID-19
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote access has now become a life line for maintaining an organization’s ability to conduct business. As a result, “bring your own...
Four New Applicants Receive Designation of Certified Canadian Trademark Administrator
IPIC wishes to extend its congratulations and recognition to the four applicants who successfully passed the Trademark Administrator Exam on April 22nd, 2020. This 4-course...
Intellectual Property (IP) Best Practices in the Time of COVID-19
The global impact of COVID on the economy and every day life is spurring efforts to find solutions to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Innovative Canadian technology companies,...
An Important Update About IPIC's 2020 Annual Conference
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of travel restrictions, of social distancing protocols that may still be in place and most importantly, to ensure the safety...
Canadian Trademarks Opposition Practice During and After the COVID-19 Crisis
The Canadian Registrar of Trademarks, Commissioner of Patents and the Minister responsible for the Industrial Designs Act have “designated” the time-period running from March...
Third Flight of IPIC's IP Campaign "Own it." Launches in Celebration of World IP Day
Intellectual property is a fundamental element in the growth of innovative companies. The road from idea to commercial product or service includes the key step of protecting...
Extraordinary Circumstances Part II: The Impact of COVID-19 on Canadian Trademarks
Non-use of a trademark can be fatal to the validity and enforceability of a trademark. Thus, if a trademark owner cannot use its trademark, it may no longer be possible for...
Young Practitioners Working from Home During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Ways to Stay Involved
By now you have probably encountered a plethora of articles that discuss how to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The general takeaways tend to be: Develop a...
In Memoriam - IPIC Past President Joan Clark Q.C.
IPIC wishes to offer its sincere condolences following the passing of Past President and Member of Distinction Joan Clark Q.C. on April 8th, 2020. As an influential member of...
Federal Court Practice under COVID-19
By updated Practice Direction and Order dated April 4, 2020, the Federal Court has extended its Suspension Period to May 15, 2020, and detailed its strategy for keeping the...