“Arbitration in multi-jurisdictional IP disputes helps avoid inconsistent outcomes and duplication of work, and promotes streamlining of resources, all under the watchful eye of a neutral expert in the field as opposed to a national court that could be seen by one side as partial.” — Fortunat Nadima The expanding commercialisation of intellectual property (IP) rights—through […]
Yesterday, I took a walk in the woods on a road abandoned long ago. It reminded me of the journey we take in life. Sometimes the road is clear, and other times we must look a little harder for the right road. Its outline may be there, but we might have to climb over a […]
By Julius Melnitzer | October 19, 2025 Nova Scotia’s government is formally recognizing workplace harassment as a health and safety issue with the introduction of new regulations to its Occupational Health and Safety Act. “All employers in Nova Scotia have an obligation to ensure workers’ health and safety — and that obligation now specifically includes a duty […]
By Julius Melnitzer | October 16, 2025 The Board focused on who had been first-to-invent as opposed to who was first-to-conceive – Joshua Spicer The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has issued its first decision relating to derivation proceedings under the America Invents Act (AIA). These proceedings, litigated at the Patent Trial […]
By Krystalynn Singh | October 13, 2025 For many property owners, a vacant unit feels like little more than lost income. No tenants, no rent — but also no noise, no complaints, and no hassle. At first glance, an empty property might even feel like a break. The truth is far different. In Ontario, when […]
By Marcel Strigberger | October 9, 2025 Can hotheads keep lawyers busy? A 50ish gentleman visited a restaurant with his son in Seville, Spain. They ordered two sandwiches. Dad asked for mayo. Waiter said they were out. This did not sit well with Dad. He left, returned with a bottle of gasoline, and set the bar […]
Photo by Pexels By Murray Gottheil | October 7, 2025 We all know people in wonderful marriages. We also know people in terrible marriages. Sometimes we attribute this to them having been so desperate to have a life partner that they rushed into things without taking the time to get to know their partner, or even […]
By Krystalynn Singh | October 6, 2025 For entrepreneurs, signing a commercial lease is often an exciting milestone. It means growth, stability, and a new home for their business. But behind the excitement, commercial property agreements are full of hidden clauses that can cause headaches—or even financial ruin—if overlooked. Many small business owners assume that […]
“Invention harvesting is the first step in obtaining patent protection” – Nicholas Aitken Tapping the full creative potential of its innovators, or invention harvesting, is the golden nugget for companies seeking to build strong patent portfolios. “If intellectual property [IP] is a valuable asset for a company—which it is these days for many—invention harvesting is a […]
By Julius Melnitzer | October 2, 2025 In my view, it’s technological capacity, not IP protection, that’s at the heart of the development divide – Francis Gurry Understanding and overcoming the “development divide” between developed and developing nations requires insight into the synergies between technology development and intellectual property (IP) protection. Arguably, a nation lacking […]