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What to consider when patenting AI
Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), and more specifically machine learning, have been increasing at a rapid rate, both in Canada and internationally. AI has been behind the growth in a number of industries, ranging from online commerce to medical treatments to manufacturing.
Expedited examination available in Canada for trademark applications related to COVID-19
Effective December 14, 2020, an applicant may request expedited examination under a pilot initiative for a trademark application associated with medical goods or services related to COVID-19 in Canada.
Corum Group - Virtual Merge Briefing Seminar - January 28, 2021
Ridout & Maybee LLP is pleased to be a co-sponsor for the upcoming Corum Group Merge Briefing seminar in conjunction with Labarge Weinstein.
Who’s Leading the Way in Cryptocurrency-Related Inventions
As of December 8, 2020, the price of a single bitcoin is approximately US$ 18,891. In January 2016, the unit price of a bitcoin hovered around US$ 380 at one point. The rise of the bitcoin, along with other types of cryptocurrency, has led to one of the fastest growing trends in patent applications worldwide.
Compulsory Patent Licensing in the Time of COVID-19
There has been speculation about a potential role for compulsory patent licensing if a COVID-19 treatment is discovered but the supply of the treatment cannot meet the demand for treating all afflicted individuals.
Updating Canada's Privacy Framework
On November 17, 2020, Bill C-11, The Digital Charter Implementation Act, was introduced in the House of Commons. Bill C-11 updates the federal privacy framework through a new statute, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act. While the bill is only on its first reading and will likely undergo changes, there are several proposed sections that are worth noting.
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What to consider when patenting AI
Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), and more specifically machine learning, have been increasing at a rapid rate, both in Canada and internationally. AI has been behind the growth in a number of industries, ranging from online commerce to medical treatments to manufacturing.
Expedited examination available in Canada for trademark applications related to COVID-19
Effective December 14, 2020, an applicant may request expedited examination under a pilot initiative for a trademark application associated with medical goods or services related to COVID-19 in Canada.
Corum Group - Virtual Merge Briefing Seminar - January 28, 2021
Ridout & Maybee LLP is pleased to be a co-sponsor for the upcoming Corum Group Merge Briefing seminar in conjunction with Labarge Weinstein.
Who’s Leading the Way in Cryptocurrency-Related Inventions
As of December 8, 2020, the price of a single bitcoin is approximately US$ 18,891. In January 2016, the unit price of a bitcoin hovered around US$ 380 at one point. The rise of the bitcoin, along with other types of cryptocurrency, has led to one of the fastest growing trends in patent applications worldwide.
Compulsory Patent Licensing in the Time of COVID-19
There has been speculation about a potential role for compulsory patent licensing if a COVID-19 treatment is discovered but the supply of the treatment cannot meet the demand for treating all afflicted individuals.
Updating Canada's Privacy Framework
On November 17, 2020, Bill C-11, The Digital Charter Implementation Act, was introduced in the House of Commons. Bill C-11 updates the federal privacy framework through a new statute, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act. While the bill is only on its first reading and will likely undergo changes, there are several proposed sections that are worth noting.
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What to consider when patenting AI
Innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), and more specifically machine learning, have been increasing at a rapid rate, both in Canada and internationally. AI has been behind the growth in a number of industries, ranging from online commerce to medical treatments to manufacturing.
Expedited examination available in Canada for trademark applications related to COVID-19
Effective December 14, 2020, an applicant may request expedited examination under a pilot initiative for a trademark application associated with medical goods or services related to COVID-19 in Canada.
Corum Group - Virtual Merge Briefing Seminar - January 28, 2021
Ridout & Maybee LLP is pleased to be a co-sponsor for the upcoming Corum Group Merge Briefing seminar in conjunction with Labarge Weinstein.
Who’s Leading the Way in Cryptocurrency-Related Inventions
As of December 8, 2020, the price of a single bitcoin is approximately US$ 18,891. In January 2016, the unit price of a bitcoin hovered around US$ 380 at one point. The rise of the bitcoin, along with other types of cryptocurrency, has led to one of the fastest growing trends in patent applications worldwide.
Compulsory Patent Licensing in the Time of COVID-19
There has been speculation about a potential role for compulsory patent licensing if a COVID-19 treatment is discovered but the supply of the treatment cannot meet the demand for treating all afflicted individuals.
Updating Canada's Privacy Framework
On November 17, 2020, Bill C-11, The Digital Charter Implementation Act, was introduced in the House of Commons. Bill C-11 updates the federal privacy framework through a new statute, the Consumer Privacy Protection Act. While the bill is only on its first reading and will likely undergo changes, there are several proposed sections that are worth noting.