Monthly Archives: November 2010

Directors’ responsibilities

Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 by David Lam

An opportunity arises and you have the opportunity to become a Director.  To sit on a Board of Directors is exciting, whether it’s your own company or if it’s an entity like a charity or a not-for-profit that you’re especially … Continue reading →

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Appeal – Patents claiming a method of doing business

Posted on Monday, November 15, 2010 by David Lam

As I posted earlier, on October 14, 2010 the Federal Court in Amazon v. Canada, 2010 FC 1011 held that a method of doing business (a “business method”) can be patentable subject matter, and that there is no categorical exclusion … Continue reading →

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The SR&ED Tax Incentive Program

Posted on Sunday, November 7, 2010 by David Lam

Research and development is expensive, and as an innovative entrepreneur you need all the financial help you can get.  One of the best things you can do for your startup financially is to apply for the Scientific Research and Experimental … Continue reading →

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