Brion Raffoul Intellectual Property Law
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Coescrito por: Art Brion, Socio Fundador, y Natalie Raffoul, Soica DirectoraArtículo traducido por: José Seba A simple vista no parece necesario que las start-ups protejan su propiedad intelectual al considerar otras prioridades al arrancar la empresa. Pero, si analiza en detalle, para las start-ups una estrategia de PI sí que es vital, y lo que le va a asegurar su continuidad tanto a corto como a largo plazo.... https://bripgroup.com//por-que-cada-start-up-necesita-una/

From left to right: Dennis Haszko, Natalie Raffoul, Liz Gray, and Jessica-Lee Wallace from BGCO This year, it's more important than ever to give back to our community. Brion Raffoul LLP is proud to support the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa (BGCO) and their work helping at-risk children and youth across our community. At the start of the pandemic, the BGCO developed virtual programming alternatives to continue providing safe and welcoming spaces for children and youth.... http://bripgroup.com//brion-raffoul-llp-supports-boys-and/

Brion Raffoul LLP is pleased to announce that one of our founding partners, Art Brion, has been named to the Ontario Research Fund Advisory Board (ORFAB)! The ORFAB assesses grant proposals on behalf of the Ontario Research Fund and the Early Researcher Awards program. Art is honoured to bring his expertise to more Ontario innovators through this appointment. Congratulations Art! https://bripgroup.com//art-brion-appointed-to-ontario-res/

Brion Raffoul is delighted to welcome Sheryl Macdonell to our team! Sheryl joins Brion Raffoul as the Operations and Business Development Manager. She has over 10 years of experience in Intellectual Property working in both global event management and strategic marketing roles. Sheryl graduated from Carleton University in 1997 with a bachelor degree in Sociology. Sheryl also obtained her Event Management degree from Algonquin College in 2009, graduating with Honours. We're looking forward to the new year with Sheryl on board! https://bripgroup.com//brion-raffoul-llp-welcomes-sheryl-/

This week, the team at Brion Raffoul LLP was thrilled to accept an honorary plaque from Heather Howes, on behalf of the University of Ottawa's Engineering Faculty MakerLaunch start-up growth program. Brion Raffoul has been a corporate partner/donor of MakerLaunch since the program's inception in 2019 and has been proud to help support six (6) Ottawa-area start-ups as they've grown. Shown from left to right are Heather Howes, Natalie Raffoul, Liz Gray, and Dennis Haszko. https://bripgroup.com//makerlaunch-honours-brion-raffoul-/

Wednesday, December 9, 2020, marked the official launch date of Canada's first patent collective, implemented through the Innovation Asset Collective (IAC)! The IAC will primarily focus on improving the IP strategy and patent portfolios of its member companies, with a view to improving the freedom to operate of the companies in this increasingly competitive global marketplace. For this pilot project, the federal government's mandate is to focus the membership on Canadian SMEs in the data-driven clean technology sector.... https://bripgroup.com//brion-raffoul-llp-welcomes-canadas/

By Liz Gray On August 21, 2020, the Canadian Federal Court rejected the problem-solution approach adopted by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) for assessing patentable subject matter under the Patent Act. The problem-solution approach has long been the standard used by CIPO to determine whether a claim element is essential to the invention for the purposes of claim construction. [ 406 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//choueifaty-v-canada-the-end-of-the/

By Joshua Proud and Art Brion The use of social media continues to grow at a rapid rate. There are currently more than three and a half (3.5) billion social media users worldwide and this represents nearly half of the entire global population! While beginning as entertainment, social media now plays a central role in society and has been integrated into many aspects of our daily lives. [ 1,238 more word ] https://bripgroup.com//brion-raffouls-patent-spotlight-pa/

By Alexandra Johnson Dingee, Art Brion, Dennis Haszko and Liz Gray E-transferring some money may not feel like taking part in a technology revolution, but advancements in financial technology (FinTech) are reshaping the way Canadians use financial services and products. Today, Part 5 of Brion Raffoul’s Patent Spotlight Series will provide an overview of the FinTech space in Canada and emphasize the growing value of FinTech patents. [ 973 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//brion-raffouls-patent-spotlight-pa/

By Tina Dekker, Art Brion, and Dennis Haszko Welcome to Part 4 of Brion Raffoul’s Patent Spotlight! In this series, we have been highlighting new and interesting patents from various fields as inspiration to businesses and innovators. A patent’s value to a business is not always evident and is often misunderstood. By sharing recent patent stories across different fields, we hope to encourage businesses to consider patents as part of their intellectual property (IP) strategy. [ 888 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//brion-raffouls-patent-spotlight-se/

Natalie Raffoul, managing partner at Brion Raffoul, is profiled in the 2020 edition of the IAM Strategy 300. This global listing identifies individuals who are leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximise the value of intellectual property (IP) portfolios. Ms. Raffoul’s experience advising small and medium-sized enterprises through every step of the IP process, her world-renowned expertise in patenting software, business methods, artificial intelligence, and machine learning innovations, and her voice in Ontario IP policy decisions, all contribute to her inclusion in IAM's listing of IP elites. [ 58 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//natalie-raffoul-named-in-iam-strat/

By Alexandra Johnson Dingee, Art Brion, Dennis Haszko In Part 3 of Brion Raffoul’s Patent Spotlight Series, this week’s topic is graphical user interfaces or GUIs (pronounced gooeys). In 2020, there are approximately 3.5 Billion smart-phone users worldwide. With the proliferation of the smartphone, GUIs are more important than ever. Since its invention in the early 1970s, the GUI has progressed from being a curiosity in a research park to becoming the cornerstone of most computer operating systems. [ 619 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//brion-raffouls-patent-spotlight-pa/

By Joshua Dekker, Art Brion, Dennis Haszko, Natalie Raffoul Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and cloud computing services. Since its creation in 1994, the company has been steadily growing, with a current market capitalization of over one (1) trillion US dollars. Amazon has been built around a strong Intellectual property (IP) portfolio. Famously known for filing the ‘ [ 837 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//brion-raffouls-patent-spotlight-pa/

By Tina Dekker, Art Brion, Dennis Haszko Welcome to Part 1 of Brion Raffoul’s Patent Spotlight! In this series, we will highlight new and interesting patents from various fields as inspiration to businesses and innovators. A patent’s value to a business is not always evident and can be often misunderstood. By sharing recent patent stories across different fields, we hope to encourage businesses to consider patents in their IP strategy. [ 384 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//brion-raffouls-patent-spotlight-pa/

Since 2014, Brion Raffoul has consistently ranked as one of the leading patent prosecution firms, and has ranked its partners, Art Brion and Natalie Raffoul, as leading patent practitioners in Canada. "IP boutique Brion Raffoul lives and breathes innovation. Never afraid to push the envelope, it can translate any invention into an issued patent that is built to last. Prosecution stars [ 95 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//brion-raffoul-and-its-partners-rec/

By Tina Dekker, Art Brion and Natalie Raffoul If you’re a startup, protecting your intellectual property (IP) can seem daunting and less important in light of other, seemingly more pressing, matters involved in getting your new business off the ground. However, creating an IP strategy is incredibly important as it provides both short and long term advantages for startups. In the short term, a patent search for similar technologies or a trademark search for similar branding will inform you of potential competitors and possible issues with not just your startup’s branding but even with your startup’s core technology. [ 613 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//why-every-startup-needs-an-ip-stra/

Brion Raffoul is delighted to welcome three (3) law students for 2020 summer internships! Joining our team are: Tina Dekker Tina is a law student at the University of Ottawa, graduating in 2022. She holds a Master of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering (specializing in nanotechnology) and a Bachelor of Applied Science Honours Degree in Nanotechnology Engineering (with co-operative education) from the University of Waterloo. [ 123 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//brion-raffoul-llp-welcomes-3-law-s/

In these especially challenging times, one must be able to see through the fog of distracting information. The same holds true for the bureaucratic process of filing for a patent. A case in point is a 3M Company patent (U.S. Patent No 3,064,329) for a molded nonwoven fabric article and related manufacturing process for making items such as porous breath-filtering face masks used by surgeons, physicians, and nurses subjected to contaminated atmospheres. [ 402 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//in-patent-speak-when-is-a-brassier/

By Liz Gray and Natalie Raffoul Last week, the Government of Canada passed an omnibus bill in response to the COVID-19 crisis that adds special powers to the Patent Act to ensure medical supplies, medication or vaccines can be produced locally. Under the new Section 19.4(1), upon application of the Minister of Health, the Commissioner of Patents shall authorize the Government of Canada and any person specified in the application to make, construct, use and sell a patented invention to the extent necessary to respond to the public health emergency described in the application. [ 126 more words ] https://bripgroup.com//covid-19-crisis-canadian-governmen/