Patently Absurd, Episode 5: The role of the inventor, early disposition and the Competition Act

Join Torys' intellectual property lawyers for an informal discussion on all aspects of patent law. We’ll be analyzing the old, the new—and most definitely the absurd—in candid conversation, all while taking questions from the audience and welcoming special guests along the way.

Episode 5: The role of the inventor, early disposition and the Competition Act

Niki and Andy are back for the spring edition of Patently Absurd. In episode five, the pair will discuss the role of the inventor and the invention story in Canadian patent litigation, as well as the new trends in early dispositive motions like summary judgment/trial, and the possibility of “Markman-type” hearings in Canada. For the something borrowed section, they will be joined by their Torys colleague James Gotowiec, who will discuss developments in the intersection between patents and competition law.

Come with your morning beverage of choice and your questions to join us for another informal discussion on all aspects of patent law.

Something Old: The role of the inventor and the invention “story”
Something New: Summary judgment and other pre-trial dispositions
Something Borrowed: James Gotowiec on the intersection of patents and competition law 

This session will be presented in English.

Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. presentation
8:45 a.m. webinar opens

Ontario: This program is eligible for 60 Substantive minutes.

You can register for the remaining Patently Absurd sessions in 2022 by visiting torys.com/webinars.