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Call for Nominations

The National Intellectual Property Section is seeking nominations for Treasurer and up to three Executive Members for the term September 1, 2012 to August 31, 2013.

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

Call for Expressions of Interest - IP Users Group

On behalf of the National Intellectual Property Section, we are writing to seek expressions of interest for a position on the IP Users Group for a three year term. Objectives of the Group are to create a competitive, competent and cost effective Federal Court, with a consensus on ways to improve IP litigation.

Members are expected to attend Group meetings and report back to the Section Executive Committee in writing. Meetings are held two or three times each year and may take place in Toronto, Ottawa or Montreal, (currently there is no funding for these meetings). The next meeting will be held in Ottawa on May 17, 2012. The new member will be invited and expected to attend.

Candidates must be Section members and have at least eight years significant involvement in the area of Federal Court IP litigation practice. Nominations must be received by Thursday, April 19, 2012 c/o Rachelle Watson.

Please include a short summary (no more than 250 words) outlining your qualifications and interest.

Intellectual Property Quarterly Case Summaries

Updated Case Summaries are now available: January 1 - March 31, 2012

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• Bill C-32 — Copyright Modernization Act Amendments
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• Trade-marks Practice Notices
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• Use and Registration of Trade-marks Abroad
• Practice Notice  — Industrial Design Extensions of Time in Examination
• Practice Notice — Trade-Marks Extensions of Time in Examination
• Filing on Weekends and Holidays (24/7 Filing)
• Federal Courts Rules (Summary Judgment and Summary Trial)
• Practice in Expungement Proceedings Under Section 45 of the Trade-marks Act
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