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Can AI be an inventor on a patent or author of a copyrighted work?

Artificial intelligence (AI) proponents are testing the limits of today’s intellectual property laws. AI technologies, such as ChatGPT and DALL-E,...

Avoiding IP quicksand: lessons from ITP SA v. CNOOC Petroleum North America ULC

The decision serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of failing to manage IP diligently within large infrastructure projects.

The impact of stronger drug dosing patents on Canadian drug access

A consistent pain point and focus of reform within the system is the high cost of prescription drugs.

Curb your (lobbying) enthusiasm? Navigating Canada’s lobbying regulations – insights for the pharmaceutical industry

The interplay of legal frameworks, ethical considerations and diverse stakeholders make lobbying a complex and sensitive process.

Winning wellness: strategic IP and regulatory considerations in Canada’s booming natural health products industry

Canadian natural health products have surged to an industry worth more than $13 billion in recent years. A strategic approach to intellectual...

U.K. appellate court rules artificial neural network application is not patent-eligible subject matter

Although artificial neural networks (ANNs) have evolved to increasingly form the backbone of modern commerce, their patentability remained...

PMPRB releases long-awaited draft guidelines regarding excessive drug pricing under new regime

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) has updated its approach to excessive pricing. Osler’s Nathaniel Lipkus and Yael Mansour discuss...

Canadian Court again rejects problem-solution approach to subject-matter eligibility of computer-implemented patents

The Federal Court of Canada has once again rejected the problem-solution approach to determining eligibility for computer-implemented patent...

Time to talk about ownership of AI-generated intellectual property assets

Systems for protecting intellectual property (IP) have been in place since the Middle Ages, encouraging skilled, innovative technicians by granting...