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Protecting intellectual property rights through international arbitration

Protecting intellectual property rights through international arbitration

We consider the benefits of international arbitration as a dispute resolution mechanism for intellectual property disputes

Global | Publication | May 11, 2022
IP monitor: CIPO extends deadlines – one more week to August 31, for the last time

Canada: IP monitor: CIPO extends deadline one week to August 31, for last time

We advised you that the COVID-19 deadlines were extended to August 24, 2020, and this was the last extension.

Canada | Publication | August 20, 2020
IP monitor: CIPO once again extends deadlines – this time until June 1

Canada: IP monitor: CIPO once again extends deadlines – this time until June 1

On May 13, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) once more extended most deadlines in the period beginning March 16 and ending May 31, 2020, to the next working day or until June 1, 2020.

Canada | Publication | May 15, 2020
Considerations when advertising the health benefits of your products

Canada: Considerations when advertising the health benefits of your products

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, both Health Canada and the Competition Bureau were quick to issue statements indicating they would continue to monitor the marketplace for false, misleading or deceptive marketing activities related to products claiming they could prevent, treat or cure the virus.

Canada | Publication | April 30, 2020
IP monitor: CIPO further extends deadlines until May 19…and acceptable electronic signatures

Canada: IP monitor: CIPO further extends deadlines until May 19…and acceptable electronic signatures

As we previously advised, most deadlines in the period beginning March 16 and ending April 30, 2020, were extended to the next working day.

Canada | Publication | April 28, 2020
IP monitor: Canada legislates the use of inventions during the pandemic

IP monitor: Canada legislates the use of inventions during the pandemic

Under Bill C-13, emergency measures will now be available to Canadians and Canadian businesses.

Canada | Publication | April 03, 2020
IP monitor: Canadian Intellectual Property Office announces further extension of deadlines in wake of pandemic

IP monitor: Canadian Intellectual Property Office announces further extension of deadlines in wake of pandemic

As previously reported in our Brand Protection Blog, given the continuing challenges faced by all businesses in dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will relax filing deadlines for the remainder of March and April 2020. This decision was first announced on March 16 and further updated on March 30.

Canada | Publication | April 01, 2020


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