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Legislative Amendments: Extending Time & Privilege
Under new federal legislation, (1) communications with patent and trademark agents are now confidential and protected the same way as those with a lawyer; and (2) extensions of time to file documents will now be granted by CIPO in the event of \"force majeure\" events like ice storms and blackouts.
26 Jun, 2015
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Crowdfunding: Taxable Income?
The CRA takes the position that, in general, crowdfunding funds received for the development of a new product by a business is taxable income unless the taxpayer can show that the funds are a loan, a capital contribution or another form of equity.
1 Jun, 2015
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Can Actors have a Copyright Interest in their Film Performance?
Unlike the US, Canada does recognize actors (and other performers) as enjoying copyright in their performances. Canada also recognizes that performers enjoy \"moral rights\" in their performance and these rights may restrict how the film producer may ultimately use a performance.
22 May, 2015
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Special Protection for Child Performers
Ontario\'s Protecting Child Performers Act, 2015, S.O. 2015, C.2 received royal assent on May 5, 2015. It will come into force in February 2016. In sum, this legislation sets minimum standards for all persons under the age of 18 years who receive monetary compensation for their performances.
22 May, 2015
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Legislative Amendments: Modernizing the Industrial Design Act
On December 16, 2014, amendments to the Canadian Industrial Design Act received royal assent. When implemented later in 2015 or early 2015, the amendments will clarify and rationalize industrial design practice in Canada and bring it into alignment with international standards.
23 Feb, 2015
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Misleading 'Invoices' related to Trademark Applications
The World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) recently issued a warning that an entity named the \"World Intelligent Property Office\" has started to send misleading \"invoices\" to the holders of international trademark registrations recorded under the Madrid Protocol. If an applicant retains an ag
8 Jan, 2015
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