Alex Buonassisi
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Alex Buonassisi runs a broad intellectual property practice that includes all aspects of analyzing, securing, protecting, enforcing, and exploiting intellectual property including patents, industrial designs, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. With a background in electrical and software engineering, Alex supports many clients in the high-tech industry and has a particular focus on software and related technologies. Alex assists his clients with identifying potential inventions, securing patent protection, providing freedom to operate opinions, licensing, and selling intellectual property.
Prior to joining McMillan, Alex practiced intellectual property at a Vancouver-based boutique law firm, working primarily with clients in the software and electrical hardware industries.
Expertise
Industries
Media Mentions
- “Legal Notes: Intellectual Property extends to construction and needs protection”, Journal of Commerce by ConstructConnect, October 31, 2024
Directorships & Affiliations
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Canadian Bar Association
- Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)
Education & Admissions
Publications
- “IP Protection for Buildings and Structures”, Canadian Consulting Engineer, November/December 2024, p. 16-17.
Insights (7 Posts)View More
Patent Term Adjustments in Canada Are Here
On January 1, 2025, provisions related to Canada’s new patent term adjustment framework came into force. This bulletin provides an overview of these changes.
Plan Ahead: CIPO’s Adjustments to Its Fees Come Into Effect on January 1, 2025
CIPO government fees will increase in 2025. Where possible, applicants and registrants may wish to take action before the 2025 fees come into effect.
Expanded IP Protection in Canada for Buildings and Structures
On June 14, 2024, CIPO extended industrial design protection to buildings. This may impact the decisions of those in the construction industry.
Navigating the Grey: Deciphering “Use” in Patent Infringement Claims
In Steelhead LNG (ASLNG) Ltd. v. Arc Resources Ltd., the Court discussed what constitutes "use" of a patented invention in the context of patent infringement.
Don’t Get Caught by Canada’s Patent Novelty Grace-Period
The key difference between Canada and other jurisdictions like the United States when relying on the grace-period for inventor disclosures.
The “Due Care” Standard for Payment of Annual Patent Maintenance Fees
In Taillefer v. Canada (AG), the Federal Court considered the scope of the “due care” standard regarding the payment of annual patent maintenance fees.
CIPO and INPI-Brazil Collaborate in the Patent Prosecution Highway Program
Details and implications of CIPO and INPI-Brazil entering into a bilateral Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) Pilot Agreement.
Deals & Cases (1 Posts)
McMillan Advises Calabrio, Inc. in its Acquisition of Wysdom AI
On January 9, 2023, Calabrio, Inc. announced its acquisition of Crowdcare Corporation dba Wysdom AI.
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