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This episode captures a fascinating conversation between UK and Canadian intellectual property experts exploring the unique challenges and innovations in their respective IP systems.
The discussion dives deep into Canada's uncertain landscape for patentable subject matter, where inconsistent case law and examiner interpretations create significant headaches for businesses seeking protection. Unlike Europe's relatively settled approach, Canadian companies often face unpredictability that hampers strategic planning, as one guest puts it, sometimes patent outcomes depend on "the particular examiner's mood that day."

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Chapters

1. Introduction and Treasurer Confessions (00:00:00)

2. Meeting Our Canadian IP Colleagues (00:03:00)

3. Patentable Subject Matter in Canada (00:07:10)

4. Trademark Challenges and INTA Growth (00:16:23)

5. Government Support for IP Development (00:21:54)

6. The Inventors Foundation Initiative (00:27:45)

7. Future Plans and Digital Transformation (00:32:37)

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