Canadian IP voices (The Canadian Intellectual Property Office)
Explore every episode of Canadian IP voices
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| 02 Nov 2022 | What is the difference between a corporation name, trade name, brand name and domain name? | 00:23:53 | |
Martin Lacelle from Corporations Canada and lawyer James Plotkin clarify the differences between and importance of legal/trade/brand/domain names. Explore online: | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | How to jumpstart intellectual property protection in Canada’s Artificial Intelligence ecosystem | 00:16:02 | |
Todd Bailey, Chief IP Officer at the Scale AI supercluster reflects on some of the challenges and solutions related to IP protection in Canada’s artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Explore online: Check out Todd’s blog IP without Jargon for some straight talk and steps on protecting IP | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 | Behind the scene: Experiences (and hints) from a patent examiner. | 00:13:04 | |
Marie-Claude Gagnon, patent examiner at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office explains the examination process and why it is important to disclose the right amount of information at the start of the application process. Explore online: Find an IP Agent | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | Best practices for using open source software | 00:46:19 | |
Jules Gaudin, of ROBIC, explains some of the pitfalls and best practices for users and providers of open source software. Explore online: Snyk: Tool to help you find and fix vulnerabilities in the code of your open source content. Open source guides: Guides and information on open source topics like how to contribute to or launch an open source project and how to build an open source community. Licence open source et bonnes pratiques: Webinar with lawyer Jules Gaudin (in French). | |||
| 16 Feb 2022 | How to play someone’s music on-site and online | 00:25:49 | |
James Leacock, Director of Royalty Collections at Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) explains how music composers and performers are paid and the steps to take to play music in online or in a business venue. Explore online: | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 | Intangible assets at risk: How to get cyber smart | 00:25:05 | |
Nigel Russell, policy analyst and CyberSecure Canada advisor, explains the importance of understanding cyber security and the steps you can take to keep your digital intellectual property safe. Explore online: CyberSecure Canada: How to get certified, e-learning modules, online self-assessment. Canadian Centre for Cyber Security: Toolkits on cyber security, small business guides to cyber security, access to cyber security experts. Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: Access to cybercrime police services, guidance on post-cyber crime recovery. | |||
| 06 Sep 2023 | Why IP is important: Insights from an IP advisor | 00:28:43 | |
André Gallant, one of CIPO's IP advisors, talks about how IP advisors break myths and highlights opportunities and risks around IP and IP protection. Explore online:
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| 27 Oct 2021 | How Amazon and sellers deal with intellectual property rights | 00:17:49 | |
Mary Beth Westmoreland, Amazon's VP of Brand Protection, talks about what Amazon does to protect sellers and their IP against bad actors online and what new sellers need to know before they start selling their products online on amazon.ca.
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| 05 Jul 2023 | How the unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court work | 00:25:18 | |
Anthony Dearden explains how the new unitary patent and Unified Patent Court in Europe will work and shares some key considerations for anyone applying for patents in Europe. Explore online: | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 | How to stop counterfeit products at the border | 00:12:16 | |
Becky Illson-Skinner, senior program advisor and program and policy lead for the Intellectual Property Rights Program at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), explains how the CBSA helps IP rights holders stop counterfeit products at the Canadian border. Explore online: File a request for assistance with the CBSA | |||
| 05 Jan 2022 | How copyright works when we share things on social media | 00:25:21 | |
A copyright lawyer at Bereskin & Parr LLP explains some of the complexities of copyright and sharing content on social media as well as ways to minimize the risk of infringing someone else’s copyright. Explore online: Learn more about copyright | |||
| 07 Jun 2023 | How to apply for a patent in the U.S. and other countries. | 00:21:39 | |
Dominique Lambert, Patent agent at Bereskin & Parr explains how the provisional patent in the US works and how to apply for patent protection abroad using the PCT.
Explore online: Provisional Application for Patent | USPTO (English only) | |||
| 04 Oct 2023 | How IP saved the Canadian icon Cirque du Soleil | 00:12:29 | |
Daniel Lamarre, Executive Vice Chairman of the Board, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, explains the critical role IP played for Cirque du Soleil during the pandemic. Explore online:
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| 11 May 2022 | How IP is managed in the academic sector | 00:23:17 | |
Mark Weber, director of Innovation and Partnerships at McGill University, explains why and how a university manages intellectual property.
Explore online: McGill University’s Guide for Faculty Inventors
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| 24 Nov 2021 | How to protect your videogames | 00:30:43 | |
Lawyer and trademark agent Michael Shortt explains the IP rights and associated contracts that form the cornerstones in the videogaming industry and some of the related laws and rights that videogames should be aware of.
Explore online: Video and computer games industry blog posts and bulletins from Michael and colleagues. | |||
| 01 Mar 2023 | Who owns AI-generated creations (and why you should care) | 00:31:53 | |
Guillaume Lavoie Ste-Marie, copyright, patent and trademark litigator and principal at Smart & Biggar in Montreal, talks about ChatGPT, intellectual property (IP) tips and traps that artificial intelligence (AI) users should be aware of before creating works with AI—and if using AI to answer IP questions is a good idea. | |||
| 01 May 2024 | How the IP agent profession is regulated | 00:25:31 | |
Juda Strawczynski, CEO and Registrar of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA) explains how CPATA regulates the IP agent profession, ensuring that patent agents and trademark agents deliver accessible, ethical and expert IP services in Canada. Explore online: | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | How plant breeders’ rights are protected in Canada | 00:31:07 | |
Anthony Parker, Commissioner of the Plant Breeders' Rights Office within the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, explains the development of plant breeders' rights, how they are examined and how they function in Canada. Explore online: | |||
| 22 Dec 2021 | How illustrators help applicants show how an invention works | 00:14:50 | |
Darpan Patel, technical illustrator and former patent draftsman, explains the work involved in creating illustrations of designs and inventions. Explore online: Search the patent database to view patents with illustrations | |||
| 16 Mar 2022 | What exactly is a patent? | 00:27:54 | |
Beatrice Sze, patent examiner at CIPO, explains the cornerstones of patents and what you need to know if you’re considering filing a patent application. Explore online: Learn more about patents. | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 | How to deal with pirate (fake) copies in the marketplace | 00:23:08 | |
Lawyer Lorne Lipkus talks about the multi-faceted problems with pirate copies and what you can do to stop them. Professionals, parents and kids – we’re all involved. Explore online: Report illegal activities to Crimestoppers or contact the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre | |||
| 04 Jan 2023 | How IP rights saved my business | 00:12:41 | |
Johanne Boivin, expert advisor at Point Cardinal and former CEO or Executive Vice-President shares her story how IP saved her business. | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 | How traditional brands and IP rights are entering the metaverse | 00:20:47 | |
Brigitte Chan, lawyer and trademark agent discusses what the IP professionals are observing as real brands are going virtual in a fictional universe; the metaverse.
Discover online: Part II: IP Metaverse Series - Part II: Patent Considerations
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| 07 Dec 2022 | FIFA World Cup special: How FIFA protects its intellectual property | 00:20:45 | |
Julie Jones and Raed AlHout explain how the FIFA head office in Switzerland and officials in Qatar protect FIFA IP assets before and during the World Cup. Explore online: | |||
| 02 Feb 2022 | Intellectual property in the Cannabis industry | 00:16:10 | |
Catherine Lemay, assistant general counsel-IP at Hexo reveals how various IP rights are used in an industry that was created over night and also things to consider if you have an invention you think may be worth something. Explore online: Educate yourself about IP and how to use it effectively . | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | How is I.P. managed when the government funds you to innovate? | 00:23:23 | |
Grant Lynds, a senior advisor on IP matters from the IP Centre of Expertise, sheds light on the role of this group and how IP considerations are addressed in government funding agreements. Explore online: | |||
| 03 Jan 2024 | How to use IP for financing | 00:43:45 | |
Kiriakoula Hatzikiriakos, Manager-Senior Legal Counsel in the Commercial/International sector of Legal Affairs at the National Bank of Canada, explains the rules and challenges of using IP as a collateral for funding. Explore online: | |||
| 05 Oct 2022 | How do incubators/accelerators support innovators and their IP? | 00:20:06 | |
Josée Pharand, Director of IP Programs and Policies at ventureLAB, explains how ventureLAB supports innovators and their IP in the Canadian innovation ecosystem. Tune in for a discussion about choosing between patents and trade secrets, and learn how many accelerators and incubators help companies grow without asking for any stake in their IP, equity or future revenues. Discover online: https://www.venturelab.ca/news/intellectual-property-101 | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | How does IP fit into the world of scientific research and experimental development? | 00:30:25 | |
David Arsenault, Atlantic Regional Manager for the Canada Revenue Agency's Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program, demystifies the parallel worlds of R&D and IP from an SR&ED tax incentive program perspective. Explore online:
Learn more about SR&ED eligibility guidelines: | |||
| 01 Nov 2023 | How to protect things that aren't formal IP rights | 00:23:32 | |
Seasoned IP litigator, Elizabeth Dipchand, unravels the intricacies and importance of protecting unregistered intellectual assets, managing relationships, documenting agreements and navigating the nuanced landscape where registered and unregistered rights intersect. Explore online: | |||
| 13 Apr 2022 | How to protect training data used in the creation of AI systems | 00:31:09 | |
Artificial Intelligence experts and in-house counsels Paul Gagnon and Misha Benjamin talk about the rights and limitations of IP protection for data used in the creation of artificial intelligence systems. Explore online: Towards Standardization of Data Licenses: The Montreal Data License, a scholarly paper providing a taxonomy for the licensing of data in the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning. | |||
| 07 Jun 2024 | Exploring the intersection between IP law and the protection of Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions. | 00:22:11 | |
Vincent de Grandpré, lawyer and trademark agent at Bennett Jones and member of IPIC’s Committee for Indigenous IP explains the intersection between intellectual property law and the protection of Indigenous knowledge and cultural expressions.
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| 02 Mar 2022 | How can a CIPO IP advisor help you with your IP? | 00:17:43 | |
Explore online: Learn about IP in our online Discover IP and use this checklist to explore the identify your own IP. | |||
| 01 Feb 2023 | Is your IP future-proof? How to think like an in-house IP counsel | 00:17:06 | |
Robert Guay, director of IP at Shopify, shares some ideas and insights on how to think like a pro when it comes to patents. Explore online: | |||
| 03 May 2023 | How not to spend money on bad patents | 00:38:06 | |
Louis Carbonneau, patent broker who evaluates hundreds of patents for clients each year shares some tips and tricks on where to spend the money to ensure you file for valuable IP rights. Explore online:
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| 27 Oct 2021 | Why use an IP agent? | 00:15:15 | |
Patent and trademark agent Louis Martineau explains what IP agents help their clients with and answers some of the most common questions he gets as he helps his clients file for IP protection. Explore online: Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and | |||
| 03 Apr 2024 | What innovators need to know about the Competition Bureau | 00:28:01 | |
Alan Gunderson, senior economist and coordinator at the Economic Analysis Directorate at the Competition Bureau explains the Bureau’s mandate and actions when it comes to intellectual property. Explore online: | |||
| 25 May 2022 | Powered by Haloo: How artificial intelligence systems can be used to prepare trademark registration applications | 00:25:56 | |
Julie MacDonell, Co-founder and CEO of Haloo discusses the importance of trademarks and how artificial intelligence is used at Haloo to partially replace manual searching in the trademark registration application process. Explore online: Learn more about trademarks and what the rules are concerning what can and cannot be registered at | |||
| 06 Dec 2023 | How do you know what your I.P. is worth? | 00:25:32 | |
Lawyer and IP expert Sylvain Roy discusses key considerations in IP valuation. Explore online: | |||