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While the current global pandemic exposes us all to unique challenges, disrupting the very core of our society in terms of human interactions, there is an opportunity to support each other through this.

To successfully complete the patent application process, many inventors work with intellectual property attorneys in order to perform searches for existing, relevant patents. This allows inventors to safely research and develop specific products ...

We are so proud to announce that Levin Consulting Group will take part in this year's Enbridge® Ride to Conquer Cancer®. For the last 12 years, thousands of have rallied to show that together we will conquer cancer.

IP FTO stands for Intellectual Property Freedom to Operate. The purpose of an IP FTO search or an infringement search is to find already existing patents or published patent applications that have similar claims to ones you are trying to patent.

Patentability Search, also known as Novelty Search or Prior Art Search, is checking the patentability of an invention, comparing it to the prior art and answering questions of novelty and obviousness around the invention.

Innovation REQUIRES patenting - every innovative idea should be protected. One of the most accessible tools for innovation protection is a patent, which provides an exclusive monopoly in exchange for disclosure. However, there is more than one type of patent..

When you think of big companies like Facebook or Google, you may wonder how they have found such success. For Facebook, the need for an accessible social media platform that appeals to all was something that was already touched on but not totally filled.

If you own a business, you should be familiar with intellectual property rights and the important role that they play in the success of your company. A patent portfolio is a collection of all the patents and patent applications in various jurisdictions that...

Canadian patents provide the owner of the patent the right to stop others from using, making or selling an invention for a maximum of 20 years.A patent grants the inventor protection from unauthorized people and companies’ using the device but does not allow..

Medical devices are patentable and protected in Canada and other countries. Given the very nature and competitiveness of the medical industry, there is a large need for protecting medical inventions in order to stop others from using, manufacturing...