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Miles Steininger

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24
Apr

Take ten minutes to give feedback on IP programs that helped you

Please take ten minutes and tell the government of Canada what you think about their IP support programs that have helped you. The questionnaire closes on 2023 April 30th.
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14
Mar

Canadians owning their innovations is great

The government of Canada funds various programs to help Canadian innovators retain ownership of their creations. A recent editorial in the Globe and Mail attacked these IP programs and software patents. The opinion was less original than the stock image that accompanied the piece and way less helpful. There are very good reasons for Canadian...
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07
Mar

Informative stories on the impact of artificial intelligence and copyright law

Everyone is talking about cheap and accessible artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Here are a few notes and links to keep you up to date on the interface of copyright law and AI.
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28
Feb

Create your own file number system to grow with your IP program

You have many intellectual property assets developed in-house or acquired. You likely have multiple law firms or agencies. Good IP management needs a file number system. Thus, consider a new IP file numbering system before growth in your IP portfolio accelerates.
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21
Feb

Master IP management with these free online resources

There are many free resources on the web to help you manage your IP portfolio. Look out for more courses from CIPO, USPTO, and WIPO. If you have other needs in IP education, IP management or protection of inventions please do contact us.
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14
Feb

Patents are robust protection even when employees leave

We recently posted about how trade secrets are not cheap or easy IP protection. The current situation in the technology industry reminds us of another issue with depending on trade secrets – what happens when employees leave. Your patent portfolio is more robust than your trade secrets during downsizing and all employee departures.
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07
Feb

Lower your risk from open-source free software in three steps

Are you and your organization ready for your next big sale, funding round, or acquisition? The Open-Source Free Software (OSFS) components you use have many benefit but also risks. Get ready with awareness, records, and procedures.
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31
Jan

Three ways to handle patent fee changes this year

Inflation is a concern everywhere. The patent offices of the United States and Canada have changed their fees. Now is a good time to consider what you spend on patents, how to classify the expenses, how to budget, and how the changes could affect you. Learn useful ways to classify your expenses and use event-based...
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17
Jan

Get what every innovative organization needs: an IP plan, at zero cost

Every Canadian technology company should join National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Program. They have grants to fund your IP portfolio.
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11
Jan

Does the death of the queen affect your patents?

When Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022 she was the longest-serving monarch Canada has seen. Nobody practicing patent law today was practicing the last time the head of state changed. Does the event affect your patents?
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