by Method Law | May 7, 2025 | articles, news
As of January 1, 2025, Canada has implemented a new Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) system to compensate patentees for unreasonable delayes in the issuance of patents by the Canadian Intellecutal Property Office (CIPO). This change aligns with Canada’s obligations...
by Method Law | Feb 6, 2025 | articles, news
Method Law founder, Michelle Wassenaar, will be speaking at the Mariam Society’s inaugural Annual Fundraiser on Sunday, March 30, 2025, with a goal to inspire young girls to dream big! Tickets are available here:...
by Method Law | Jan 9, 2025 | articles
In January 2025, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) is launching a pilot project under Section 45 of the Trademarks Act which involves the Registrar of Trademarks proactively sending notices to a limited number of trademark registrations to verify whether they are...
by Method Law | Jan 9, 2025 | articles
Funding programs are available to assist businesses develop and commercialize their intellectual property (IP). The following programs provide funding and advisory services to enhance innovation and competitiveness. Each program has different eligibility requirements...
by Method Law | Oct 9, 2024 | articles
The Trademarks Office provides six months to file a response to an examiner’s report issued against a trademark application. There are limited situations where this six-month period may be extended. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”)...
