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Call for Nominations

The National Intellectual Property Section is seeking nominations for Treasurer and up to 3 Executive Members for the term September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014.

For further details, please see the full Call for Nominations.


Federal Courts Judges' Dinner
6:30pm | May 23, 2013 | Museum of Civilization | Gatineau, QC

Every year, the Court Practice Committee of the CBA Intellectual Property Section organizes a dinner for lawyers practicing (or otherwise having an interest) in the field of intellectual property and for judges of the Federal Courts. This event provides a unique opportunity for members of the bench and IP bar to meet socially. It is also an occasion where the profession pays tribute to members of the bench and bar who have made a significant contribution to intellectual property law in Canada.

Chair: Keri Johnston, Johnston Law (Toronto)

Click here for more information and to register.


Register Today!
IP Day 2013: May 23, 2013 in Ottawa, ON

Town Hall Meeting
10am - 12pm | Westin Hotel | Ottawa, ON

For the past five years, the CBA has hosted a Forum on IP Litigation Reform where members of the bench and bar can engage in an open discussion in “town hall” format, concerning possible areas of procedural reform. 


Afternoon Professional Development

When Time is of the Essence - Getting a Quick Result
12:15pm - 4:15pm | Westin Hotel | Ottawa, ON

Obtaining a quick result in an IP case can often be critical to obtaining a meaningful result for your client. Join us for the annual Advocacy in Intellectual Property Matters Conference, which will focus on a variety of options for getting quick results when time matters.

Chair: John Cotter, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt (Toronto)


Federal Court Judges Dinner
6:30pm | Museum of Civilization | Gatineau, QC

Every year, the Court Practice Committee of the CBA Intellectual Property Section organizes a dinner for lawyers practicing (or otherwise having an interest) in the field of intellectual property and for judges of the Federal Courts. This event provides a unique opportunity for members of the bench and IP bar to meet socially. It is also an occasion where the profession pays tribute to members of the bench and bar who have made a significant contribution to intellectual property law in Canada.

Chair: Keri Johnston, Johnston Law (Toronto)

Click here for more information and to register.


Intellectual Property Quarterly Case Summaries

Updated Case Summaries are now available: January 1 to March 31, 2013


Recent Submissions

More CBA Submissions


CBA PracticeLink and National Magazine Business and Corporate Edition – February 2013

Recent issues of the Business and Corporate Bulletin - from CBA PracticeLink and National Magazine.

 


CLE

Professional Development 

  • Missed a conference? See the Intellectual Property Section PD archive or purchase course materials through the CBA Store.

Meetings

Meetings

Thursday, May 23, 2013

  • I.P. Town Hall mtg (morning)
  • PD Program (afternoon)
  • Federal Court Judges’ Dinner (evening): Canadian Museum of Civilization

Friday, May 24, 2013

  • Executive Meeting

Ressources

Newsletter

The Section is currently looking for articles for its next newsletter. If you would like to contribute to the next edition, please contact CBA Newsletters.

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Mandate

Mandate

Law and practice relating to all forms of ownership, licensing, transfer and protection of intellectual property and related property rights, including patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs, plant breeders' rights, as well as trade secrets.

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Mid-Winter Meeting of Council

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Fairmont Tremblant
Feb, 14-17, 2013

NATIONAL Magazine

With a simple click of the mouse you can now enjoy National magazine online.

Nationalmagazine.ca complements the print edition, offering thought-provoking videos from the likes of Jimmy Wales (Wikipedia founder) and Robert Fowler, blogs and newsworthy legal stories. It’s searchable, easy to browse and interactive.

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