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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Thank you for another year with IPPractice! In 2024, I sent out just over 500,000 emails to about 2300 subscribers. I reported about 180 IP-related court decisions and over 320 new IP proceedings started in the Federal Courts. 2025 will be my 20th year of sending out IPPractice emails! All the best for the new year!
Meaghan M. Conroy, Partner at MLT Aikins in Edmonton, was appointed a Judge of the Federal Court. Appointments were also made today in Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta and to the Tax Court. …Read More
The 2024 Fall Economic Statement includes support for amendments to the Copyright Act to create an Artist’s Resale Right, and the intention to implement a patent box regime.
- Justice Martine St-Louis was appointed today as Associate Chief Justice of the Federal Court.
- In a publication earlier this month, Chief Justice Crampton is cited regarding funding of the court: “the court is in “crisis” and considering cutting hearings due to a worsening budget shortfall”.
“Regulations Amending the Patent Rules and Certain Regulations Made Under the Patent Act” have been registered and come into force January 1, 2025. The amendments address, among other things, patent term adjustments based on delays during patent prosecution. There are also some miscellaneous amendments. See my earlier post on these changes.