Federal Court Intellectual Property Users February 26, 2021 The CBA responds to intellectual property practice issues at the Federal Court.
Support for IPIC White Paper on CBSA / Request for Assistance Program January 13, 2021 The CBA endorses the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s proposals to better combat counterfeiting in Canada.
Competitor Collaboration Guidelines October 07, 2020 The CBA comments on the Competition Bureau's proposed revised Competitor Collaboration Guidelines, proposing improvements to the guidance.
Appointing BIPOC Candidates to the Federal Judiciary September 14, 2020 The CBA urges the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice to appoint Black, Indigenous and People of Colour candidates to the Supreme Court of Canada and other federal judicial positions.
Proposed Amendments to Model Code of Professional Conduct August 28, 2020 The CBA comments on proposed changes to the Model Code of Professional Conduct provisions on discrimination and harassment and ex parte proceedings and communications.
COVID-19 — Investment Canada Act Study — COVID-19 Implications June 16, 2020 The CBA comments on COVID-19's impact on the Investment Canada Act, namely the government's ability to adjust the national security regime and net benefit review thresholds.
COVID-19 — Draft Time Limits Act June 01, 2020 The CBA responds to the draft Time Limits and Other Periods Act (COVID-19), commenting on the ambit, timelines and retroactivity.
Inherent Distinctiveness and Trademark Examination Manual May 20, 2020 The CBA proposes revisions to the Trademark Examination Manual on the applicable tests for "distinctiveness" and "not inherently distinctive" objections.
COVID-19 – Impediments to Justice Canada Proceeding before Federal Court May 06, 2020 The CBA addresses technological challenges faced by Justice Canada in operating remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Welcome to Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development March 10, 2020 The CBA congratulates the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry on his appointment and looks forward to helping him with his mandate.