Alberta has long been a powerhouse in Canada’s agricultural sector, with a strong legacy in farming, ranching and agribusiness innovation. Recently, over 200 people from firms like Nutrien, BASF, Baker Tilly Canada, TELUS...more
The world of intellectual property (IP) underwent some significant transformations this summer, with recent changes from the U.S. Federal Circuit and the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) reshaping the landscape of...more
Canada's modernized Feeds Regulations, 2024 aim to enhance safety standards for food and animal feed while supporting Canadian producers. The regulations were published in the Canada Gazette Part II on July 3, 2024, and...more
On May 24, 2024, after nearly 25 years of negotiations, the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) announced that member states, including Canada, had agreed to a new Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and...more
In this follow-up blog, we explore the intricacies of artificial intelligence (AI) patents in the AgTech and Agribusiness industry, highlighting significant hurdles and strategic considerations essential to keep front of mind...more
This blog is part of a two-part series on patents and artificial intelligence technology in the AgTech and Agribusiness Industry. Part two, Cultivating Innovation in Agribusiness: Drafting AI Patents outlines some of the...more
The widely anticipated "right to repair" legislation is drawing increasingly closer to becoming law in Canada. If it receives royal assent, the law is expected to critically impact the agricultural and automotive industries....more
Vertical farming is gaining momentum in Canada, driven in large part by changing consumer tastes, the need for greater sustainability and advanced technology....more