Innovative drugs sold under the special access programme can receive data protection in Canada *

Canada - May 18 2011
To benefit from data protection in Canada, a drug must meet the definition of "innovative drug" under the Food and Drug Regulations.

Co-authors: Asma Faizi .

Ontario government seeks appeal of pharmacies' successful challenge on private label restrictions *

Canada - February 24 2011
The regulation of private label drug products remains in flux with the recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court) and potential appeal of that decision.

Co-authors: Eileen M. McMahon, Teresa A. Reguly, Ingrid VanderElst.

Canadian Patent Appeal Board rejects Amazon’s “one-click” business method patent *

Canada - May 11 2009
The Canadian Patent Appeal Board recently rejected Amazon.com, Inc.’s patent application for a “one-click” online shopping feature.

Co-authors: Edward Fan.