In the Canadian startup community, a common and perpetuated piece of advice given to entrepreneurs is to self-file their initial patent application. Often, this advice involves self-filing a United States provisional patent application. Due to the lack of formal examination of provisional applications, entrepreneurs can file these types of applications without …
How to Create an Innovation Ecosystem – Patents
By: Robert Tremblay IP protection strategies are certainly not ‘one-size-fits-all’, but rather depend to a significant extent on a company’s motivations, technological focus and budget. In this article series, we will explore innovative strategies to encourage the development of innovation ecosystems, both from within a company and by leveraging third-party …
Patent filing options key to cleantech industry success
Over the past decade, Canada has funded the development of clean technologies and taken legislative action in attempts to shut down dirty energy systems — but another way the government can take action to incentivize clean technology innovation is through the patent system, Toronto intellectual property lawyer Erika Murray writes …
Greater Possibilities: Industrial Design Practice Changes in Canada
Industrial design registrations can be a valuable resource for companies to protect their original designs and monetize their efforts for making beautiful products. Industrial designs can provide protection against copiers and counterfeiters because they can prevent undue copying of the visual features of shape, configuration, pattern or ornament applied to a product. As …
Everyone wants a patent for Christmas
Toronto intellectual property lawyer Erika Murray says her firm has seen a spike in end-of-year patent filings that has piqued her curiosity as to why the holidays are such a busy time for inventors. One of the more obvious reasons is that during the holiday season, many companies are also getting …
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2017 Federal Budget – A Possible Boon for New Patentees
As the Trudeau Liberal government prepares to present its first Federal budget in 2017, there are forecasts that an emphasis of the budget will be on promoting innovation. One such forecasted proposal includes creating an incentivized patent program. Importantly for innovators, if implemented as forecasted, this program is projected to subsidize …
Erika Murray: an IP champion for start-ups
Toronto intellectual property lawyer Erika Murray is the kind of adviser every entrepreneur needs in their corner as they navigate the complex maze of patents, trademarks, licensing agreements, and overall IP strategy. Not only is Murray a fountain of knowledge when it comes to IP law, but she also has a PhD in …
Benefits of Filing a Patent in Canada
Canada is one of the world’s wealthiest nations and a member of the Group of Seven. Canada has a thriving technology sector and, as an example, is one of the global leaders of the entertainment software industry. On top of allowing companies to take advantage of this economic environment, Canada’s …
Anil Bhole presenting Machine Learning Patentability at Georgian Partners
Anil Bhole will be speaking on the topic of Patentability of Machine Learning Technologies to a select number of portfolio companies at Georgian Partners in Toronto, Ontario. Anil is recognized as a leader amongst Canadian intellectual property practitioners in the fields of machine learning, neural networks and artificial intelligence, and …