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Finance committee I disagree, first of all.
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee I will tell you why I disagree. The courts have the ability to extend privilege on a case-by-case basis, where the circumstances suggest that it's appropriate. Unfortunately, in Canada, based on, I guess, the evidence before them, the courts have held to date that no privilege s
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee The enactments that have occurred in other countries have occurred sporadically over time. Some of the amendments in the U.K., I believe, were in the 1990s, and in Australia and New Zealand a little later. The United States is currently studying this, because with the number of
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee From my perspective a smaller business is more likely to have a single patent they are relying upon to protect the innovation that's securing their future. It's important that whatever protection the small business has sought to obtain is going to be effective and not be undermin
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee I believe so, yes.
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee I have asked that question myself. I think part of it is that it's a relatively nuanced subject. It's taken some time to discuss with officials and with members of Parliament, for example, to educate them on the issue and why it's important. It just takes a bit of time, I think,
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee I don't believe there has been a failing. I believe that the associations that represent lawyers, as well as the associations that represent the various law societies, have been consulted. There has been in-depth study. They've had the opportunity to provide their input. I believ
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee I've had an opportunity to read the Law Society's letter. It reflects positions that were put forward in 2004, as well as in 2013. They're the same arguments that have been presented over the last decade. I don't believe it sets an appropriate precedent. In fact, it recognizes th
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee Sure, I'll give it a try. Today, if your client were to seek advice from an IP adviser, the discussions necessary for them to determine the type of protection that the company wishes to obtain and how to craft their intellectual property rights—their patents, for example—may all
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee I'm not aware of everyone who was consulted in connection with these changes, but I do know that the associations; the law societies, the Federation of Law Societies, for example; the Canadian Bar Association; and others that have an interest in these were consulted and had an op
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee We were, as were they, yes.
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee I have personally been in discussions with these associations—the law societies, the Federation of Law Societies, and the Canadian Bar Association—in my personal experience since as early as 2004. There's been a lot of debate and discussion and a number of opportunities for consu
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee Maybe I'm not understanding the question. I admit not knowing the entire process behind the development of legislation, but in my understanding, the concepts, which are relatively straightforward, have been discussed at length in the act. Consultations and opportunity to consult
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee Yes. The institute that I represent represents agents and lawyers, who represent clients across the spectrum.
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle
Finance committee Yes, absolutely. Regardless of the size of your business, if you're unable to respond to a patent office request in a timely manner, you may lose your rights, absolutely. By granting an opportunity for the commissioner to declare a force majeure event and extend the time to resp
June 4th, 2015Committee meeting
Jeffrey Astle