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Proposed changes to Alberta’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Alberta is set to significantly change the privacy landscape for the public sector for the first time in 20 years.
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Competition Act amendments target property controls
On December 15, amendments to the Competition Act (Canada) (the Act) that were intended at least in part to target competitor property controls that restrict the use of commercial real estate – specifically exclusivity clauses and restrictive covenants – came into effect.
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Pilot project of Registrar-initiated trademark expungement proceedings
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has announced that it is commencing a pilot project of Registrar-initiated expungement proceedings under section 45 of the Trademarks Act.
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Canada’s patent term adjustment system comes into force in new year
Beginning January 1, 2025, patent owners in Canada will have access to a general system of patent term adjustment (PTA).
