Web Summit Vancouver 2025: A Resounding Success
Web Summit is a growing international technology conference that has rapidly become “one of the world’s biggest and best”. As the predecessor to Toronto’s highly-successful Collision conference, Web…
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Web Summit Vancouver 2025: A Resounding Success
Web Summit is a growing international technology conference that has rapidly become “one of the world’s biggest and best”. As the predecessor to Toronto’s highly-successful Collision conference, Web… -
Microsoft $400 Million Investment in Swiss Data Centres
Microsoft recently announced a US$400 million investment in its Swiss data centres to develop cloud computing and AI infrastructure in the country. The money will be used to expand and upgrade four of… -
Canadian Startup Zown Heads South to Revolutionize the US Real Estate Market
Since 2022, Zown Realty Inc. (“Zown”) has provided Canadians with an easy, fast and comprehensive app to support those looking to buy or sell real estate. Zown recently expanded into the United States… -
Eli Health Secures C$17M to Bring Hormone Testing to the Home
Eli Science Inc. (“Eli Health”), a Montreal-based startup, has secured C$17 million in Series A funding to launch its at-home hormone monitoring technology. This round of investment was led by… -
Google Announces Fashion-Forward Partnerships for AR Glasses
At Google’s annual developer conference, dubbed “Google I/O,” the company introduced a partnership with fashion brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The goal of the partnership is to work together… -
Stablecorp Raises $2.5 million for QCAD Stablecoin
Stablecorp Inc. (“Stablecorp”), a Toronto-based fintech company, has secured C$2.5 million (approximately US$1.8 million) in strategic funding to accelerate the growth and advancement of QCAD, its…
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Rolling in the Injunctions: Brazilian judge orders Adele song to be removed from streaming services
A Brazilian judge has reportedly ordered that Adele’s 2015 song, “Million Years Ago”, be pulled from streaming services worldwide, following allegations of plagiarism from Brazilian musician, Toninho… -
A Brewing Battle – Zara’s Coffee Venture Faces Trademark Challenge
As part of a broader strategy to improve shopping experiences and drive sales, fashion retailer Zara has tapped into new markets with the emergence of its coffee shops, operating under the name… -
Boston Dynamics & Ghost Robotics Settle Patent Dispute
As recently reported by TechCrunch, Boston Dynamics has reportedly settled a nearly two-and-half-year patent dispute with Ghost Robotics (“Ghost”). Boston Dynamics commenced its action in… -
Heineken Battles Over "La Tropical" Branding
Heineken’s Lagunitas Brewery has reportedly advanced its trademark and copyright claims over its "La Tropical" beer in a legal battle involving Cuban-origin brands. As reported by Bloomberg, the… -
Super Loss for Marvel and DC? "Super Hero" Trademark Enters the Public Domain
Marvel and DC have reportedly lost their long-held trademarks for “Super Hero”. For decades, the two comic giants jointly owned the trademark, with DC using it for its DC Super Hero Cafe and… -
Moo-vin’ Up: Moo Deng Pursuing IP Protection
Moo Deng, a pygmy hippopotamus living in a Thailand zoo, has captured the attention and adoration of people all over the world. She has inspired memes, tweets, and even an SNL skit. Moo Deng’s immense…