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- Malware
Unfortunately, the IPPractice.ca website got some malware on Friday which would try to redirect visitors. Thanks to everyone who reached out to let me know. The website has been cleaned up. Read more »
- Happy New Year!
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 … Read more »
- Appointments
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. Appointments: Élif Oral, Of Counsel at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Québec, is appoi … Read more »
- Fall Economic Statement
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. Read more »
- Federal Court
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”. Read more »