The annual conference of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada in Ottawa featured an insightful session with the Chair of the Canadian Trademarks Opposition Board, Neena Kushwaha.Process. The Trademarks Opposition Board of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is responsible for opposition proceedings and Section 45 expungement proceedings. Opposition proceedings take place before the trademark
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IPIC Annual Conference 2026
The 100th Annual Intellectual Property Institute of Canada meeting is taking place in Ottawa, Canada on September 16-18, 2026.IPIC is the Canadian professional association of patent agents, trademark agents and lawyers practicing in all areas of intellectual property law. IPIC’s 1900 members consist of law firms, individual practitioners, government, corporate, and academic representatives.The conference
Key IP Licensing Considerations for AI Drug Discovery Platforms
Background
Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) has been utilized by innovative companies across the array of industry spaces, but its impact on biotech (and human health in general) could become the most significant among all sectors.
AI is being leveraged across the drug development spectrum to accelerate inherently burdensome tasks including the identification of targets and leads,
Beyond Guinea Pigs: Patent Risks and Opportunities in AI-Enabled Drug Development
Introduction
On April 10, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a landmark initiative to phase out animal testing in drug development, signaling a major shift toward human-relevant, science-driven alternatives. This initiative formalizes the agency’s long-building effort to incorporate New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) into regulatory review and follows the release of draft guidance
Fedtrade® Podcast – Eugene Laney, American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI)
The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Eugene Laney, President and CEO of the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI). The AAEI represents an international community of trade compliance professionals responsible for complying with and influencing the laws — both domestic and global — that govern the export and import of goods.
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Fedtrade® Podcast – Andrew Greenfield, Fragomen
The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Andrew Greenfield, Senior Counsel at Fragomen. With more than 6,000 immigration-focused professionals and staff spanning more than 60 offices worldwide, immigration has been Fragomen’s sole focus for 70 years.
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Fedtrade® Podcast – Lisa Pettigrew, CRO Syndicate – SelectUSA Spotlight
The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Lisa Pettigrew, CEO and Founder of CRO Syndicate, as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. CRO Syndicate provides seasoned interim executives to exponentially grow your company’s revenue through strategic, collaborative, and pragmatic real-world solutions. Representatives from CRO Syndicate will be attending the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in National
Target Acquired, Protein Deleted: The Next Frontier in Precision Medicine and IP Strategy
Introduction: Harnessing Cellular Machinery for Precision Medicine
Targeted protein degradation (TPD) is transforming drug discovery by leveraging the cell’s natural protein disposal systems to eliminate disease-causing proteins. Innovators are making rapid and successful advancements in the field of targeted protein degradation, leaving intellectual property (IP) protections and strategies in hot pursuit. Unlike traditional inhibitors, which only
Fedtrade® Podcast – Daniel Clark, New York City Economic Development Corporation – SelectUSA Spotlight
The Fedtrade® podcast recently interviewed Daniel Clark, Vice President and Director of Business Development at the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), as part of our SelectUSA Investment Summit Spotlight series. NYCEDC is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. They take a
Fedtrade® Podcast – Bill Noonan, Choose New Jersey – SelectUSA Spotlight
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