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Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) designated that all due dates fixed under the Trademarks Act, the Patent Act and the Industrial Design Act that fell on or between March 16 and August 28, 2020, be extended to the next day when the Office is open, namely August 31, 2020. The designated days have ended. For further information on CIPO operations during the pandemic click here or contact our office.
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Learn MoreJune 29, 2020 | Recent Developments
SAINTA T-shirt Challenge – we challenge you to submit photos of you (or your significant other) wearing a Moffat & Co. SAINTA t-shirt. To get you started, click here to view a few of our colleagues wearing their selected attire. Please submit your photos to Andy Jarzyna at andy.jarzyna@moffatco.com. All photos will be posted on the SAINTA […]
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“No challenge” clauses called into question in Canada – Ontario Superior Court finds such clauses are not in the public interest, and should not be enforced An interlocutory decision from the Ontario Superior Court could have far-reaching implications for IP licensing and the settlement of IP disputes in Canada. Earlier this year, the Ontario Superior […]
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Changes to Late National Phase Entry When filing a National Phase of a PCT application in Canada, you need to be aware of the following changes to the Patent Regulations for late entry: If the International Filing Date is before October 30, 2019, the deadline for national entry is 30 months from the earliest priority […]
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Canadian Patent Law – Adjusting to New Practice. Janice G. Kelland explains recent developments in Canadian Patent Law. The 30th of October 2019 was a red-letter day for Canadian patent law. Amendments made to the Canadian Patent Act in 2014 and 2015, and the completely re-drafted Canadian Patent Rules registered in July 2019, came into […]
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New Patent Rules came into force in Canada effective October 30, 2019. Click Learn MORE.
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We are pleased to confirm that on February 8, 2019, Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance, announced the appointment of Susan Beaubien as a Permanent Member of the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), for a 5 year term commencing March 4, 2019. The CITT is recognized in Canada and around the world as a centre of […]
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Update on Blacklock’s Mega Motion of December 12, 2018. The hearing of Blacklock’s 3000 page mega motion in its copyright infringement action against the Attorney General took place on December 12, 2018. Howard Knopf attended . Click here for Howard’s overall impression.
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Plant Breeders’ Rights for Cannabis in Canada. On October 17, 2018, recreational marijuana became legal across Canada, joining the already legal medicinal marijuana. As a result, many individuals and companies are keen to create new varieties of Cannabis for sale and are interested in protecting these new varieties. However, there are still no […]
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Moffat & Co. are happy to participate in the Elgin Street Courthouse Angel Program again in 2018! The gifts are for needy children in our community.
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Moffat & Co. was honoured to co-host a dinner reception with the Consul General of Canada, Mrs. Evelyne Coulombe, at her Official Residence in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 30, 2018. The reception took place a few days after the Inter American Intellectual Property Association (ASIPI) annual meeting, also held in Rio, which […]
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On November 28, 2019, Howard Knopf appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU). Here are his speaking notes.
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On November 27, 2018, Howard Knopf appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC). Here are his speaking notes.
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On November 21, 2018, Howard Knopf appeared before the Senate Standing Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce (BANC). Here are his speaking notes.
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Follow Up on Bill C-86 – The Omnibus Bill that Amends Canadian IP Law. Bill C-86 has already been given second reading and is at the Finance Committee of the House of Commons. Yesterday, November 7, 2018, in the Finance Committee, there were about 10 minutes in total testimony by Grant Lynds, past President of […]
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Massive Canadian IP Law Reform in a Budget Bill – Throwing Parliamentary Scrutiny Under the Omnibus Bus with Bill C-86. Bill C-86, which was given first reading on October 29, 2018, is 884 pages long. It is an omnibus budget implementation bill that touches innumerable unrelated issues and amends dozens of acts … Continue reading […]
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On September 14, 2018 the Supreme Court of Canada held that An ISP can recover its costs of compliance with a Norwich order, but it is not entitled to be compensated for every cost that it incurs in complying with such an order. Recoverable costs must be reasonable and must arise from compliance with the […]
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Two New Copyright Board Appointments: Nathalie Théberge and Adriane Porcin. Read BLOG POST from Howard Knopf on these appointments.
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More from Howard Knopf On Mass Copyright Litigation in Canada – Part II. Read BLOG POST from Howard Knopf.
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American NAFTA Inconsistency Re Copyright Term Extension – And Why This Issue Matters Bigly & Involves Billions. Read BLOG POST from Howard Knopf on this issue.
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More from Howard Knopf On Mass Copyright Litigation in Canada – Part I. Read BLOG POST from Howard Knopf.
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Will the Canadian Voltage Reverse Class Action Now Fizzle? Read BLOG POST from Howard Knopf.
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James Palmer has prepared a discussion paper on how upcoming changes to the Trademarks Act may impact dealings with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), titled A Modernized Trademark Regime for Canada. The following is brief excerpt from the introduction: In 1954 Canada brought into force the current Trademarks Act that broke with many of Canada’s longstanding traditions […]
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EXCESS COPYRIGHT: Some Notes from Howard Knopf About Recent Developments at the Copyright Board of Canada – click Learn More
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Macera & Jarzyna LLP Celebrates 40 Years in Business. It was July 1978 when Andy Jarzyna and John Macera got together and opened shop in Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. Since then, Macera & Jarzyna LLP has become known internationally and at home for its excellence and specialization in Intellectual Property. Andy Jarzyna (1978) […]
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Mediatube Corp. v. Bell Canada – Federal Court of Appeal – A company called Media Tube sued Bell Canada for patent infringement with respect to technology pertaining to Bell Fibe TV. Bereskin & Parr acted for Media Tube. Media Tube lost at trial (decision dated January 4, 2017) and appealed. On its appeal, Media Tube (now represented […]
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From May 28 to June 1, 2018, Howard Knopf attended the 36th World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights held in Geneva, Switzerland on behalf of the Civil Society Coalition. Howard made the following submissions – one – two.
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On June 19, 2018, Howard Knopf and Joe Ulvr attended Canada in International Law: At the Inflection Point, sponsored by The Centre for International Governance Innovation. The conference explored the challenges Canada faces in contributing to shaping global rule of law. The conference coincided with the launch of CIGI’s latest publication Reflections on Canada’s Past, […]
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On June 28, 2018, Susan Beaubien was elected to the Board of Directors of the Canadian chapter of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ). ICJ is an international NGO headquartered in Geneva whose mission is promotion of the rule of law, human rights and the independence of the legal profession. The Canadian chapter of the […]
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On May 5, 2018, Howard Knopf gave a talk titled “Copyright: Upcoming Changes and What You Need to Know”, at the Artists’ Legal Services Ottawa (ALSO) Arts Law Conference held at Arts Court. Howard focused on the Government’s review of the Copyright Act and the Copyright Board – What’s at Stake. Howard’s blog post is […]
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