IPPractice

This site is my collection of updates, statistics and analysis on intellectual property in Canada. I am a partner at DLA Piper (Canada) LLP practicing in the area of intellectual property (more about me). Material on this website are my own views and do not reflect the position of DLA Piper (Canada) LLP, any of its member firms around the world, or any of its clients. IPPractice.ca grew out of my hobby to gather and share interesting updates on intellectual property to friends and colleagues. Highlights include:

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Federal Courts and the Canadian Intellectual Property Offices will be closed on Monday September 30th for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. …Read More

Appointments

The Honourable Panagiotis Pamel, a Judge of the Federal Court, was appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal. Associate Judge Benoit Duchesne of the Federal Court in Ottawa, was appointed a Judge of the Federal Court.

IPH

Australian-based intellectual property services group, IPH Limited, announced it is acquiring Bereskin & Parr and combining it with Smart & Biggar. It acquired Smart & Biggar in October 2022, and had also acquired Ridout & Maybee in September 2023 and Robic in November 2023.

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Federal Court of Appeal

The Federal Court of Appeal has published an updated Consolidated Practice Direction along with an accompanying Notice. This updates the 2023 practice direction. Updates were made to the filing of confidential materials, requests for virtual/hybrid hearings, and the discussion of condensed books/day books/compendia.

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CIPO

CIPO has relaunched its patent database earlier today after taking it offline last month to upgrade to its “Next Generation Patent” system. Features of its new MyCIPO system were launched in mid-July.

Canadian Intellectual Property