Employees generate some of an employer’s most valuable intellectual property (“IP”) in the course of their employment. But an enterprising employee may develop a side project or hustle that blurs the lines of ownership. In this blog, we discuss important considerations to determine ownership of a side project, including the different types of IP, contract considerations, use of employer’s resources, and how to protect a side project.
Donna Purcell, KC, Lawyer and Chief Innovation Officer of Donna Purcell QC Law spoke to the Manufacturing & Export Enhancement (MEE) cluster. See the full article here. As Bronze Sponsors of the SmartMTX, Donna leads a cloud-based full-service law firm that serves clients throughout
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By Julian Dobre Primer on Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (“CASL” or the “Act”) is a regulatory framework designed to protect Canadians from the misuse of digital technology, including identity theft, phishing, malicious software, and unsolicited marketing. Businesses that market their products
On January 3, 2023, Julian Dobre was successfully called to the Alberta Bar. Julian joined our firm as an articling student following his graduation with a JD/MBA from the University of Calgary. Julian has cross-sector work experience in Alberta. He has previously worked in
This National Day for Truth & Reconciliation we encourage everyone to participate in the reconciliation process by listening and learning from our Indigenous community. Please open your minds and hearts and take the time to really understand and reflect with survivors. Today is a
