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CIPO’s March 2026 Practice Notice: What Changed, What It Means, and How It Affects Prosecution

April 22, 2026

Part 1 of a 4-part series on subject matter eligibility after CIPO’s March 2026 Practice Notice On March 24, 2026, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office released a new Practice Notice on patentable subject matter, replacing PN2020-04 and responding to recent Federal Court of Appeal decisions. For…

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Enforcement and Remedies for AI Patents in Canada: Accounting of Profits and Beyond

October 08, 2025

When planning where to file, cost and market size matter. Remedies matter as well. One of the most compelling reasons to file AI patent applications in Canada is the possibility of an accounting of profits.   Accounting of Profits: A Canadian Remedy…

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