We recently put together a white paper that focuses on TRIPS (or the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights). TRIPS was created to implement a uniform set of intellectual property protection across members of nations to create more stable international economic relations. It is considered one of the most important...
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Intellectual Property Rights Due Diligence is an assessment of the intellectual property assets owned or used by an individual, company, or business. This is done either offensively to purchase, or defensively to sell or out permit. Regardless of the intent, Intellectual Property Rights Due Diligence (IPRDD) is done to show...
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We are so proud to announce that Levin Consulting Group will take part in this year's Enbridge® Ride to Conquer Cancer®. For the last 12 years, thousands of have rallied to show that together we will conquer cancer. The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer benefiting Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is a two-day, 200-kilometre...
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IP FTO stands for Intellectual Property Freedom to Operate. The purpose of an IP FTO search or an infringement search is to find already existing patents or published patent applications that have similar claims to ones you are trying to patent. The search allows you to safely perform any commercial...
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Patentability Search, also known as Novelty Search or Prior Art Search, is checking the patentability of an invention, comparing it to the prior art and answering questions of novelty and obviousness around the invention. It is a search directed at any reference which entails something similar to the invention you are...
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Innovation REQUIRES patenting - every innovative idea should be protected. One of the most accessible tools for innovation protection is a patent, which provides an exclusive monopoly in exchange for disclosure. However, there is more than one type of patent, and in this article, we will focus on a single...
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When you think of big companies like Facebook or Google, you may wonder how they have found such success. For Facebook, the need for an accessible social media platform that appeals to all was something that was already touched on but not totally filled. With Google, the growing internet and...
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If you own a business, you should be familiar with intellectual property rights and the important role that they play in the success of your company. A patent portfolio is a collection of all the patents and patent applications in various jurisdictions that are owned by an entity (individual or corporation). For...
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Canadian patents provide the owner of the patent the right to stop others from using, making or selling an invention for a maximum of 20 years. A patent grants the inventor protection from unauthorized people and companies’ using the device but does not allow the inventor to sell it. It also...
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Medical devices are patentable and protected in Canada and other countries. Given the very nature and competitiveness of the medical industry, there is a large need for protecting medical inventions in order to stop others from using, manufacturing, distributing and selling them. Through a patent, the government gives you the...
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