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TrademarksDrainvac v. Vacuum Specialists: Navigating Costs in Federal Court
The court’s 2024 decision in Drainvac v. Vacuum Specialists highlights the critical role of active engagement in case management processes and the possible cost consequences for both parties of failing to actively participate in legal proceedings and comply with deadlines.
3 Apr, 2024
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AI
USPTO Provides Clarity Respecting AI Assisted Inventions: Human Involvement is Key
This article highlights the essential aspects of recent guidelines issued by the USPTO on inventions assisted by artificial intelligence. The guidelines incorporate recent guidance from the US courts that inventors must be natural persons and that AI systems do not qualify as inventors.
3 Apr, 2024
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Patents
JL Energy v. Alliance Pipeline: No Rolling Limitation Period for Patent Infringement
In the case of JL Energy v. Alliance Pipeline, Justice Horner granted a summary dismissal in favor of the defendant, enforcing a two-year limitation period for claims related to the breach of contract and patent infringement within Alberta. This article provides an overview of the ruling.
3 Apr, 2024
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Copyright
SHARING UNLISTED HYPERLINKS: Linkletter vs. Proctorio
Linkletter v. Proctorio considers whether sharing unlisted links to videos hosted on YouTube would violate copyright and breach confidentiality. By sharing hyperlinks to the unlisted videos, the court found Linkletter did violate both copyright and his duty of confidentiality to Proctorio.
15 Feb, 2024
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Trademarks
More Clarity on New Language Requirements for Trademarks in Quebec
Quebec has introduced new language requirements for businesses trying to sell goods and services to Quebeckers. The new requirements are scheduled to come into force on June 1, 2025. In sum, the new law will generally require businesses to seek a trademark registration for all non-French trademarks.
10 Feb, 2024
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Copyright
Identifying Internet Subscriber Alone Not Sufficient to Prove Copyright Infringement
BitTorrent software continues to be a popular means to traffic copyright infringing works and stopping such unlawful activity continues to challenge for copyright owners. The recent decision in Voltage Holdings, LLC v. Doe, 2023 FCA 194 demonstrates these continuing challenges.
16 Oct, 2023
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