Publications
- Articles • Feb 22, 2024
Case law update Part 3: IP motions decided in 2023
In 2023, there were 43 reported Federal Court IP motions. The pie...
- Articles • Feb 15, 2024 • TOPICS: patent, pmnoc, utility
Trial judge holds dosage patent treating heartburn to be invalid and not infringed
The Federal Court has held a patent covering DEXILANT® (dexlansoprazole) for treating...
- Articles • Feb 14, 2024 • TOPICS: NDS, NOA, patent, pmnoc
Appellate Court confirms a NOA may be transferred to a successor second person on a New Drug Submission
The Federal Court of Appeal confirmed that transfer of a New Drug...
- Articles • Jan 26, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal clarifies implied licence doctrine
The Federal Court of Appeal clarified the doctrine of implied licence in...
- Articles • Jan 18, 2024
Not so Flexible: Prior art disclosing “a flexible set of options” renders mechanical patent invalid
In Steelhead Lng (Aslng) Ltd v Arc Resources Ltd, 2023 FC 1684,...
- Articles • Jan 15, 2024
Analysis of all Canadian IP Cases
Part 2: Judicial Review This is our second post analyzing all reported...
- Articles • Jan 11, 2024 • TOPICS: revenge porn
British Columbia law against use of revenge porn to come into force
On January 29, 2024, the Intimate Images Protection Act comes into force....
- Articles • Jan 4, 2024 • TOPICS: case summary, injunction, trademark
Trademark Enforcement: Injunction Prohibits Adidas’ TERREX Mark
Injunctive relief to halt allegedly infringing trademarks remains alive and well in...
- Articles • Jan 3, 2024 • TOPICS: 2023, case review, oppositions, section 45
Analysis of all Canadian IP Court decisions in 2023
Welcome to 2024. It is a busy time of year for us...
- Articles • Jan 2, 2024 • TOPICS: injunction, patent, pmnoc
Federal Court refuses to grant a patent injunction for public interest reasons
In a patent infringement and validity proceeding, the Federal Court of Canada...
- Articles • Jan 26, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal clarifies implied licence doctrine
The Federal Court of Appeal clarified the doctrine of implied licence in...
- Articles • Jan 18, 2024
Not so Flexible: Prior art disclosing “a flexible set of options” renders mechanical patent invalid
In Steelhead Lng (Aslng) Ltd v Arc Resources Ltd, 2023 FC 1684,...
- Articles • Jan 15, 2024
Analysis of all Canadian IP Cases
Part 2: Judicial Review This is our second post analyzing all reported...
- Articles • Jan 11, 2024 • TOPICS: revenge porn
British Columbia law against use of revenge porn to come into force
On January 29, 2024, the Intimate Images Protection Act comes into force....
- Articles • Jan 4, 2024 • TOPICS: case summary, injunction, trademark
Trademark Enforcement: Injunction Prohibits Adidas’ TERREX Mark
Injunctive relief to halt allegedly infringing trademarks remains alive and well in...
- Articles • Jan 3, 2024 • TOPICS: 2023, case review, oppositions, section 45
Analysis of all Canadian IP Court decisions in 2023
Welcome to 2024. It is a busy time of year for us...
- Articles • Jan 2, 2024 • TOPICS: injunction, patent, pmnoc
Federal Court refuses to grant a patent injunction for public interest reasons
In a patent infringement and validity proceeding, the Federal Court of Canada...
- Articles • Nov 21, 2023 • TOPICS: bifurcation, patent
Bifurcation refused where magnitude of savings not proven
The Federal Court refused bifurcation of a patent proceeding into liability and...
- Articles • Nov 2, 2023 • TOPICS: Cannabis, legistlation
Views on the October 2023 Legislative Review of the Cannabis Act Report
By Emilie Feil-Fraser This year, an independent expert panel was appointed to...
- Articles • Oct 3, 2023 • TOPICS: Bill C-244, copyright, TPM
Right to repair legislation moves through Canadian Parliament
On May 31st, 2023, Bill C-244, An Act to amend the Copyright...
- News • Mar 3, 2023
Seastone IP shortlisted for Canadian IP Boutique Firm of the Year by Managing IP
We are delighted to announce that Seastone IP LLP has been shortlisted...
- News • Mar 1, 2023
Seastone lawyers ranked in 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Seastone is proud to be recognized again by Lexpert for our intellectual...
- News • Feb 1, 2023 • TOPICS: supreme court
Supreme Court of Canada starts E-filing portal
Since January 30, 2023, parties can file multiple documents electronically at the...
- News • Jan 12, 2023
IPIC Calgary Informals: Wine Tasting (February 2, 2023)
IPIC Informals are back in person! Join us at Seastone IP to...
- News • Jan 6, 2023
2023 FC 11: Seastone IP successful in prior user rights pleading amendment appeal
In a recent decision of the Federal Court, Justice Manson allowed an...
- News • Dec 8, 2022
Happy Holidays 2022
Warm wishes and happy holidays from all of us at Seastone IP!...
- News • Nov 17, 2022
Emilie Feil-Fraser awarded INTA’s 2022 “Tomorrow’s Leader Award”
On November 15, 2022, Emilie Feil-Fraser, lawyer and trademark agent at Seastone...
- News • Nov 16, 2022
Seastone IP recognized as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms
Seastone IP has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Law Firms...