What are year-end reflection for IP managers? As the year winds down, intellectual property managers have a unique opportunity to reflect on accomplishments and set the stage for success in the coming year. Inspired by the 12 Days of Christmas, here are twelve (12) meaningful tasks to consider as you wrap up the year. One...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
Every technology company in British Columbia should join AccelerateIP. They provide funding for IP education, IP strategy, and services. Perpetual Motion Patents is one of the approved service providers in the program.Read More
Every Canadian technology company should join the Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP). They can help you grow your business through advice, connections, and funding for a robust IP management program.Read More
IP managers, like scientists, analyze challenges. They work with emerging technology and identify assets that align with strategic goals, much like scientific hypotheses align with research objectives.Read More
IP managers strategically choose which assets to protect, like an artist selecting colours. They identify assets the way a photographer isolates details in a crowded scene.Read More
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
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
