The Canadian Commissioner of Patents published a decision rejecting a patent application by an artificial intelligence system and naming the AI as an inventor. No one is surprised. This refusal aligns with a global judicial trend rejecting AI inventorship.Read More
Jack Dorsey recently sparked debate by posting the statement: “delete all IP law”. Elon Musk responded, “I agree”. Their terse, unpunctuated twitten has ignited discussions about intellectual property (IP) laws, particularly in the context of AI and copyright. Consider the implications for protecting your innovations.Read More
An important U.S. court has ruled merely using generic machine learning does not constitute a new or useful process. This is a reminder that you need to be cunning in your patent strategy often looking out a decade to where the law will be.Read More
The next intake of the CanExport Innovation program starts September 2nd 2025. Eligible Canadian organizations can receive up to $75,000 per project, covering up to 75% of eligible costs including expenses for IP protection. Consider if your organization can benefit from using this money to grow your products offerings and sales.Read More
Know when a discount on patent costs isn't a discount. The USPTO is stepping up enforcement against applicants who falsely claim small entity or micro entity status to receive fee discounts. What are these fee discounts, and do they apply to you? What are the risks?Read More
The federal and provincial governments offer substantial contributions to eligible companies to offset their costs in Intellectual Property. Perpetual Motion Patents can help you apply for these competitive programs.Read More
The Paris Convention establishes a "right of priority" that provides you with a window to file subsequent applications in other member states. Knowing the deadlines other parts of the treaty is key to an IP strategy.Read More
Anyone wanting to improve their strategic view of IP matters should look at a recent U.S. case involving a plant patent for a commercially important varietal of cherries. See how important it is to keep good records, use the appropriate IP rights, and find the right advisors for your companyRead More
The USPTO has specific and unique practices for formal documents. Understanding these practices and especially the requirements on signatures can save you a lot of time.Read More
