by Method Law | Nov 16, 2023 | articles
Overview In Canada (AG) v. Benjamin Moore & Co. 2023 FCA 168, the Federal Court of Appeal rejected the test put forward by the lower court to determine the patentability of computer implemented inventions. The Court of Appeal did not put forward a new test or...
by Method Law | Nov 16, 2023 | articles
The use of clear and concise language is required when drafting claims for a Canadian patent application. Although imprecise terms should be avoided, “or” and “and/or” terms are (increasingly) included to avoid excess claim fees, working to reduce the total number of...
by Method Law | Nov 7, 2022 | FOR HOME, news
Overview A European patent with unitary effect (“Unitary Patent”) and the Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) are expected to come into effect in the Spring of 2023. Please find more information at https://www.epo.org/applying/european/unitary.html...
by Method Law | Sep 21, 2022 | FOR HOME, news
Overview On October 3, 2022, the newest set of amendments to the Patent Rules in Canada will come into force. These amendments will bring about changes to patent prosecution in Canada. The key changes under these new Patent Rules are excess claim fees and the addition...
by Method Law | Mar 15, 2022 | articles
Michelle Wassenaar, Method Law Professional Corporation (Canada) Steven Wake, Forresters (United Kingdom) Patricia Olosky, The Webb Law Firm (United States) Introduction Trademark lawyers from Canada, the UK and the US herein provide advice on dealing...
