The Canadian Commissioner of Patents published a decision rejecting a patent application by an artificial intelligence system and naming the AI as an inventor. Keeping with established practice, the commissioner accepted the advice of members of the Patent Appeal Board that an artificial intelligence system cannot be named as an “inventor”. The applicant, Stephen L....Read More
As a patent agent and founder of Perpetual Motion Patents, I spend most of my time helping startups figure out what’s worth protecting and how to protect it. But I’ve always believed that intellectual property isn’t just for lawyers and inventors. It’s a tool for anyone with ideas and ambition. That’s why I jumped at...Read More
Jack Dorsey, co-founder of what was Twitter, sparked debate by posting a simple statement: “delete all IP law”. Elon Musk, owner of X, quickly responded, “I agree”. Their terse, unpunctuated exchange has ignited discussions about intellectual property (IP) laws, particularly in the context of AI and copyright. Consider the implications for protecting your innovations. Background...Read More
IP education is the first step to unlocking up to $100,000 in government contributions. Our clients can take: Paid education with PMP Free Level 1 education under IP Assist Free Stream 1 under AccelerateIP There are many different path you can take. Background IP education refers to learning about Intellectual Property (IP), which includes patents,...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. Be cunning as fox in your patent strategy. Background An important court for...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 in setting up an R&D collaboration. Read on to learn the details and how to craft a winning application. Our take on CanExport Innovation This program...Read More
Join PMP partner Miles Steininger and Byron Thom of BDC for “IP Speaker Series: Public Disclosures & IP rights”. The talk is 2025 July 23, Wed, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT. Register here. Overview This casual, interactive discussion will unpack how public disclosures—via trade shows, blogs, social media, investor pitches and more—can jeopardize a...Read More
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is stepping up enforcement against applicants who falsely claim small entity or micro entity status to receive fee discounts. This enforcement started in 2023, but a new June 2025 memo outlines a formal notice-and-order process with real consequences, such as removal from examination, penalties, and delays in patent...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
