IP Updates

AI in Action: Redefining Patent Processes.   In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, effective management of intellectual property (IP) is crucial for business success, with patents

Introduction  With advancements in AI, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has seen a rise in patent applications for AI-assisted inventions. AI can help

As open-source software (OSS) continues to expand, businesses and innovators encounter new challenges in protecting their intellectual property (IP). OSS are programs whose source code

​​​IPON (Intellectual Property Ontario) is a board-governed provincial agency that provides intellectual property supports and services. IPON was established by the Government of Ontario and designed

What is Trademark?  A trademark is a sign or combination of signs used or proposed to be used by a person to distinguish their goods

Introduction  Climate change mitigation technologies (CCMTs) are critical in the fight against global warming. These technologies aim to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, enhance carbon

IP strategy: A moat to protect innovations  Intellectual Property is “innovation,” serving as the moat for businesses, entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators who bring remarkable ideas

Canada continues to be a hothouse for innovation, with a surge in significant technological breakthroughs emerging from recent patents filed and granted. These innovations extend

ElevateIP ElevateIP is a government initiative launched as part of Canada’s National Intellectual Property Strategy, aimed at helping Canadian startups and small businesses strategically manage

The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) application is a globally recognized patent filing system that enables applicants to seek protection for their inventions in numerous countries.