Canadian patent law – adjusting to new practice.
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...
New patent rules in Canada – october 30, 2019
New Patent Rules came into force in Canada effective October 30, 2019. Their purpose by and large is to more closely harmonize Canadian practice with international norms. Existing government fees remain unchanged, but some new ones have been added. There will continue...
Designate your canadian trademark agent for an international application.
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Susan Beaubien appointed to canadian international trade tribunal (citt).
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...
Update on blacklock’s mega motion of december 12, 2018
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...
Plant breeders’ rights for cannabis in Canada.
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...
MOFFAT & CO. Participate in the elgin street courthouse angel program
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.
MOFFAT & CO. hosts reception in Brazil.
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...
Howard Knopf appears before the house of commons standing committee on industry, science and technology (indu).
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.
Howard Knopf appears before the senate standing committee on banking, trade and commerce (banc).
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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