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 that 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 as cunning as a fox in your patent strategy....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
If you missed PMP partner Miles Steininger and Byron Thom of BDC give their talk “IP Speaker Series: Public Disclosures & IP rights” on 2025 July 23, Wed, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM PDT you can view the recording here. Some of the content is below. Overview This casual, interactive discussion will unpack how public...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
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
We don’t send you emails demanding immediate payment for a trademark matter. If you get an email like this, even if it uses the name of someone at PMP, then it is probably a scam.Read More
