Ridout & Maybee LLP
250 University Avenue M5H 3E5 Toronto, ON, Canada

Join our growing team! Ridout & Maybee LLP has a host of individuals working on the front lines and behind the scenes to provide exceptional client service. We have a great work-life balance, an active social committee, and a fantastic continued education program. Learn more: http://ow.ly/EMmt50C8zYa

Our IP Podcasts are now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms! Listen to some of our seasoned #intellectualproperty professionals on your favourite app or enjoy them directly on our website: http://ow.ly/r2mG50C8z8g

Depreciation of goodwill with cannabis trademarks: companies looking to use humorous or parody trademarks should weigh the risks. Read Giselle Chin's latest article on this topic in Canadian Lawyer In House Magazine: http://ow.ly/AmmJ50C4CHa

In our latest IP article, Abbas Kassam details some of the factors and considerations surrounding the pursuit of criminal liability for trade secrets offences. Read the full article here: http://ow.ly/Rk9R50BFSjC

We are growing! Ridout & Maybee LLP is pleased to welcome Erin Stuart to our growing team of IP professionals in the Ottawa office. Erin is an associate at the firm, where her practice covers patent and trademark prosecution, copyright, industrial designs, domain name disputes and IP litigation. Read more about Erin: http://ow.ly/NT3s50C4Cms

Partner Daphne Maravei will be speaking at the upcoming TechnoEconomics IP Symposium on Global IP Strategic Planning, IP Monetization & Trade on September 28th. Attend in-person or online. For details and registration, visit: http://ow.ly/Co1o50BzlUz

We've upgraded our Download Centre! View new content, guides, and tips to learn more about intellectual property in Canada, and how to capture the full value of the Intellectual Capital of your business. View our Download Centre here: http://ow.ly/xHE250BNuSu

There are several aspects of Canada's trademark registration process that are challenging, as compared to other countries. As a result, practical solutions for dealing with these complications must be researched and applied. Read Paul Tackaberry’s latest article on how Ridout & Maybee LLP is putting those solutions into play: http://ow.ly/OODB50BycKf

Federal Court Overturns Patent Appeal Board on Test for Patent Eligibility of Computer Implemented Inventions. Read Matt Norwood's latest overview on #Choueifaty v. Canada in his article in Patent Lawyer Magazine: http://ow.ly/vEqe50BrMcf

ICYMI: The recording for the webinar co-presented by R&M partner Steve Leach and Cortex Design is now available! Get insights and advice on the patent process, regulatory, user experience, and testing for anyone looking to launch exceptional products: http://ow.ly/L6eh50BrNbx

Ridout & Maybee LLP is pleased to welcome two new IP professionals to our growing team in the Toronto office: http://ow.ly/D13q50Bqa2w

Office Closure Alert: All three of Ridout & Maybee LLP's offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labour Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 8th. Despite the ongoing presence of COVID-19 in our communities, our firm remains fully operational and our clients and staff remain a top priority. For additional info regarding firm operations at this time, please visit http://ow.ly/rvFJ50AKDN6

Federal Court Overturns #MOPOP and Patent Office Practice Notices on Subject Matter Eligibility. Read Partner Charles Boulakia’s analysis in our latest article here: ow.ly/Eun650Bb0mE

Due to minor service interruptions this weekend at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, patent, trademark and industrial design deadlines have now been extended until August 31, 2020. This is the final deadline extension that will be issued by CIPO. Read more on this update here: ow.ly/FacO50yPV2U

The globalization of business may make the world seem smaller but it makes your brand potential much greater. We've compiled some issues to consider in order to realize the value of your brand on a global scale: http://ow.ly/Ynsy50B3YDA

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Our colleagues at @CorumGroup are hosting a virtual executive seminar on September 3. Co-sponsored by Ridout & Maybee LLP, the "Selling Up, Selling Out" event is a half-day tech M&A boot camp with invaluable insights. Register your spot here: http://ow.ly/PiMe50AZT0t

We are pleased to be included in Managing IP's IP Stars rankings for 2020/21, within the categories of patent prosecution and trademark prosecution. Firm partner Kenneth D. Hanna was also included in individual rankings for Trademark litigation. Read more on these rankings and what sets Ridout & Maybee LLP apart: http://ow.ly/Bu7350AYDZh