From the Experts

The government of Canada has increased the posted fees for patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and other IP. Expect at least a 25% fee increase in 2024 with a few exceptions. However, if you act now you can save money.Read More

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.Read More

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...Read More

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.Read More

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.Read More

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.Read More

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.Read More

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.Read More

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...Read More