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Technology provider not liable for patent infringement without evidence of inducement or agreement to infringe a Canadian patent

This Update discusses the Federal Court of Canada’s decision and its implications in dTechs epm Ltd v British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority...

Mark Longo on growing Osler’s Vancouver office, transactional activity in the tech sector and more – Lexpert TV

Mark Longo, Managing Partner of Osler’s Vancouver office, tells Lexpert TV that he expects to see “a lot of transactional activity...

Ontario Superior Court denies certification of Cambridge Analytica class action

On February 16, 2021, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed a motion for class certification in Simpson v. Facebook, Inc., a putative...

A busy year for technology: From contracting during COVID to consumer-directed finance

This past year we have continued to see considerable advancements in the technology sector. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased consumer and business...

2020 Legal Year in Review – Introduction

Without a doubt, 2020 has been a year like no other. Inevitably, the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects is a theme that flows through many of the...

Federal Court clarifies Canadian approach to subject-matter eligibility for computer patents

In a recent decision, the Federal Court has rejected the Commissioner of Patents' “problem-solution” approach to claim construction when...

AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2020: Canada – Global Legal Insights

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, we’re seeing more and more examples of its practical application and use in everyday life –...

Commercial contracting 101: The impact of COVID-19

The misalignment of commercial contracts with actual events resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be an issue for many emerging and high...

B.C. announces newly extended registration requirements for its provincial sales tax

In its 2020 Budget and Fiscal Plan, dated February 18, 2020, British Columbia (B.C.) announced that it would be imposing newly extended registration...

Should Canadian entrepreneurs incorporate in the United States?

Canadian entrepreneurs often look to the United States for the future financial prospects of their startups, primarily through development funding...