IP Intensive

Deceiving the Canadian Consumer: A Thing of The Past?

Probably not – although, various efforts are being employed by the Canadian government to tackle the counterfeit products industry and protect the Canadian consumer.

What the End of NAFTA Could Mean for Patent Filing Trends in Canada

According to the IP Canada Report 2016, the USA is the top patent filer in Canada, with 17,966 applications in 2015, immediately followed by Canada, with 4,277 applications.[1] In 2015, the number of patent applications filed in Canada, by USA residents grew by 10%, while this number grew by only 2% for Canadian residents.[2] From […]

US Design Law Still Decorated with 1880’s Era Carpeting

Under the provisions of the United States Patent Act, the sale of “any article of manufacture” to which an infringing design has been applied makes the infringer liable “to the extent of his total profit” with respect to the article of manufacture. In other words, the language of the Act specifically bars apportionment of an […]

Encouraging Innovation by Promoting Intellectual Property Education in Canadian Post-Secondary Institutions

On August 21st, 2017, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (“CIPO”) released its five-year business strategy for 2017 to 2022. Of the five main strategies for supporting Canadian innovation and businesses, CIPO outlined a plan for building intellectual property (“IP”) awareness and education throughout Canada by expanding CIPO’s presence and partnerships in innovation focused networks and […]

IP Intensive: The Business of Innovation - A Semester at AstraZeneca

As part of Osgoode’s IP Law and Technology Intensive Program, I had the amazing opportunity to serve a 10-week internship at AstraZeneca Canada under the supervision of AstraZeneca’s Legal Director, Denise Lacombe. My experience has been the most rewarding learning experience that I have had at Osgoode Hall Law School.

IP Intensive: Just Like a Kid in a Candy Store – Ten Short Weeks at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office

I admit I was a little anxious about spending ten weeks in Ottawa Hull. The experience of staying in Hull is a story in its own right, so the first day (before starting at CIPO) had me really questioning my life choices. But it didn’t take long to realize that CIPO is a great place […]

IP Intensive: A Semester at Canada’s Public Broadcaster, the CBC

My semester at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation as part of Osgoode’s Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program (IP Intensive) was an incredible–and frankly intense–experience. Each day presented new challenges and learning opportunities, which made for an exciting ten weeks. By the end of the placement, I wished that I could have stay longer.

IP Intensive: “Capital”izing On Learning – A Notable Experience at ISED

“Why Ottawa?” Prior to starting my placement at the Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) as part of Osgoode’s Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program (“IP Intensive”), I consistently found myself asking this question. The root of this question was the concern that a relocation to Ottawa for a short period of ten weeks […]

IP Intensive: CodeX - My Silicon Valley Dream

When I left for Stanford, I really did not know what to expect. All I knew was that I would be a visiting student researcher at CodeX: The Stanford Center for Legal Informatics; I knew that I had to write a paper; and I knew that I wanted to create an app to help university […]

IP Intensive: Learning the Value of Experiential Education at SOCAN

When I first learned of Osgoode’s Intellectual Property Law & Technology Intensive Program (“IP Intensive”) I was in the process of applying to law school. At that time, the IP Intensive caught my attention because it was the only program that offered students the opportunity to complete a multi-week internship at a placement organization heavily […]