winter2020

Design Patent Law After Curver Luxembourg, SARL v. Home Expressions Inc.

The design patent bar adjusted its strategies after the broad “article of manufacture” interpretation by the Supreme Court apportioning damages in Samsung Electronics Co. […]

Scattershot Regulation of Biometrics

The rapid embrace of biometrics creates significant concerns relating to protecting the privacy of individuals. Biometric technologies are in use in many industries — […]

Connected Cars and the Clash of Two Patent Regimes

The auto industry has not experienced rampant patent litigation among key players. Patent litigation takes a backseat to well-entrenched business relationships. Car makers and […]

New Canadian Patent Laws More Aligned With U.S.

Canada has substantially amended its Patent Act and Patent Rules for the first time in decades. The amendments are intended to better align patent […]

Changes in Canada’s Labor and Employment Laws

The government of Canada has made significant changes to the labor and employment laws that apply to federally regulated businesses — banks, air transport, […]