The Inquiry Report into Intellectual Property Arrangements recently published by the Productivity Commission (Report) argues that Australia’s IP system is weighted too heavily in favour of rights holders and against the interests of the broader community. It has made various
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Canadian patent and trademark agents acquire privilege
By Elizabeth Williams (CA) on
As of June 24, 2016 clients will enjoy the same level of privilege with their Canadian patent and trademark agents as they do with their lawyers. This statutory privilege applies retroactively to any confidential communications made prior to this date,…