IPIC Intervention – “Bombay Frankies” Trademark
Counsel for the Defendants in 278861 Ontario Inc. v Bhagwani et al, 2022 ONSC 905 have asked IPIC to intervene in an appeal to be heard in the Ontario Divisional Court. The...
Canada’s New National Indigenous Economic Strategy 2022 and the Intersection with Intellectual Property
In June of this year, the Canadian Federal Government released the ‘ National Indigenous Economic Strategy for Canada 2022 ’ (NIES) . The NIES builds on the 2015 Truth and...
Celebrating Pride Season & IP Out
As part of IPIC’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) project, Building Back Through Innovation & Increasing Diversity in Canada’s IP Sector, and in celebration of Pride...
Get Your Name Out There: Top 5 Ways to Build a Reputation as a Young Practitioner
For a young practitioner, it can be a challenge to build a reputation, get your name out, and become known in your field. Establishing credibility is difficult, since new...
In Memoriam: Paul Tackaberry
IPIC wishes to extend our sincere condolences following the passing of Paul Tackaberry, a long-time member of the institute for over 34 years and a dedicated IP professional....
Young IP Practitioner’s guide to ESG
In recent years, environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations have become increasingly important for Canadian companies and innovators. From consumer demand...
In Memoriam: Peter W. McBurney
IPIC wishes to offer its sincere condolences following the passing of Peter W. McBurney, a long-time member of the Institute for 62 years and Past President of IPIC from...
IPIC Congratulates the New Certified Canadian Trademark Administrators!
IPIC wishes to extend its congratulations and recognition to the members who successfully passed the Trademark Administrator Exam earlier this month. Wei Dai, Bereskin & Parr...
Can Treaty Rights Protect Intellectual Property?
It is no secret that a gap exists when it comes to protecting certain forms of Indigenous intellectual property (IP). While conventional IP tools are excellent in ensuring...
Non-Fungible Tokens, Record-Breaking Applications & the Counterfeit Implications of the Metaverse: Part 1
The Anti-Counterfeiting Committee is excited to bring Unscr IP ted a series of articles related to the evolving digital landscape, highlighting non-fungible tokens (NFTs),...
Help IPIC’s Educational Foundation win $20,000!
In June 2022, IPIC is kicking off a concentrated fundraising effort in support of IPIC’s Educational Foundation, the Patent & Trademark Institute Educational Foundation...
Join IPIC and McGill for a series of IP courses for professionals in the business, legal, and public sectors.
Offered in partnership between the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and McGill University School of Continuing Studies , this program offers a comprehensive...
Introduction of Japan’s IP Conciliation Proceedings
IP Conciliation Proceeding is a tool available in Japan, aiming to resolve an IP dispute between parties in a speedy manner based on the proposition that parties have agreed...
IPIC Profile: Patent & Trademark Institute Educational Foundation
This June 2022, IPIC will be kicking off a concentrated fundraising effort in support of IPIC’s Educational Foundation. Here is everything you need to know about the...
Coming Soon! IPIC’s Diversity Demographic and Inclusion Survey
The Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) is inviting you to participate in an upcoming Diversity Demographic and Inclusion Survey launching on June 6 – June 17,...
Where will intellectual property fit into Elon’s Twitter?
The promise of a new “free speech” era for Twitter has made some relieved, others peeved. With the news that Elon Musk intends to make the platform a “digital town hall,”...
Federal Budget 2022: Government Commits to Study IPIC’s Recommended Patent Box Incentive
IPIC was pleased with the government’s commitment to study IPIC’s recommendation for a patent box tax incentive, however, it is clear much work is left to be done to gain the...
Alternative Dispute Resolution for IP Disputes: the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center’s Experience
Submitted by Justine Ferland , Legal Case Manager, IP Disputes Section, WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center; member of the Quebec Bar. ADR for IP Disputes Disputes...
IPIC's Pre-Budget Recommendations Included in FINA Pre-Budget Report to Parliament
Late last month IPIC President Louis-Pierre Gravelle was invited to present before the Standing Committee on Finance (FINA), and Member of Parliament Julie Dzerowicz, on...
CBSA’s Request for Assistance Program: 2021 Update
The Request for Assistance (RFA) program , administered by CBSA, is designed to assist with detection and detention of suspect counterfeit and pirated goods at the border,...