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2025 Amendments to the Canadian Trademarks Act Canadian Trademarks have entered a new era in 2025, following a major update to the Canadian Trademarks Act and its accompanying regulations. These recent amendments mark a significant step toward improving efficiency, transparency, and fairness in the trademark registration and enforcement process. Businesses operating in Canada—or planning to expand into the market—must stay informed to avoid costly mistakes and capitalize on t

Your business trajectory depends on how you navigate the battlefield of intellectual property in the age of artificial intelligence.

The North American innovation environment now faces a formidable challenge: unseen adversaries leveraging patents to extract value rather than create it.

Intellectual property is not merely a legal asset—it's a financial instrument. Yet many U.S. companies fail to treat patents with the same rigour they apply to revenue forecasting, M&A strategy, or cost optimization.

Standard‑essential patent (SEP) owners deploy a strategy of aggressive declaration to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and 3GPP standard‑setting records.

As innovation accelerates, the ability to unlock value from intellectual property (IP) is more critical than ever. In 2025, Canadian firms must adapt by adopting forward-thinking strategies to monetize patents, boost licensing revenues, and enhance IP valuation.

In Canada’s fast‑paced innovation ecosystem, many organizations overestimate or misjudge their intellectual property worth. Misconceptions about patent valuation myths regularly lead to serious consequences.

Artificial intelligence revolutionizes how analysts interpret intellectual property data. In Canada, technology stakeholders monitor breakthroughs with keen interest because AI transforms legacy processes.

Standard Essential Patent (SEP) verification impacts every company that builds to or uses technical standards. Brands that neglect this verification expose themselves to costly litigation, unexpected licensing fees, and reputational risk.

Innovators across Canada increasingly recognize that IP market intelligence plays a decisive role in maintaining competitive advantage.