As an Inventor, Should I Sign an Invention Assignment Agreement?

June 18, 2018
This article discusses some important clauses to look out for prior to signing an Invention Assignment Agreeement.

Blog Bite: What is the strategic value of an 'action for declaration of non-infringement?'

May 25, 2017
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com reviews the case in which a golf ball manufacturer raised a complaint against Costco, who in turn brought an action for a declaration of non-infringement

What rights can you not sign away in a contract?

May 05, 2017
Contracts won’t be enforceable if they’re unconscionable and, in making enforceability determinations, courts give significant weight to public policy.

Blog Bites: The factors that the court considers in accounting for profit remedies in a Canadian patent infringement litigation

April 25, 2017
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com highlights the major issues in an important patent infringement case relating to the disgorgement of profits in Canada. The Federal Court of Canada found in favour of DOW Chemicals in a case of patent infringement.

Blog Bite: How can companies collaborating on a research project use intellectual property assignment agreements to establish IP ownership arrangements?

February 02, 2017
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses the importance of executing Intellectual Property assignment agreements when companies collaborate on research projects.

Rights Grabbing Agreements Transfer Copyright to Subject of Photo

August 28, 2015
Photographers normally own the copyright to their photos, unless they are hired to take the photo, in which case, unless the agreement specifies otherwise, the person who hired them owns the copyright.

Blog Bite: What legal considerations should be made 'in reality' when contemplating using or providing virtual reality products?

July 15, 2015
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com discusses recent legal developments that have taken place with the advancement of Virtual Reality

Blog Bite: In what case would aggressive patent management trigger the scrutiny of the Competition Bureau?

June 19, 2015
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com is helpful in understanding the role Competition Bureau plays in the enforcement of intellectual property rights.

IP Transfer Agreements Should Carefully Define the IP to Be Transferred

June 06, 2015
This article is about the Official Rules and Regulations of the Flip-Flop Friday contest sponsored by CTV Regina.

Blog Bite: What are some of the major changes to competition rules applicable to technology transfer agreements?

June 23, 2014
This article posted on our partner site Mondaq.com outlines the major changes to the competition laws and rules which came into effect in 2014 that apply to technology transfer agreements.
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