Actions, Applications and Hybrid Proceedings: Considerations and Strategies for IP Lawyers

Held on Thursday, December 5, 2024, 1 pm - 2 pm ET

This webinar will provide practical advice to junior and intermediate IP lawyers to help guide strategic decision making when commencing litigation related to intellectual property matters. The panelists will discuss different ways to initiate a proceeding, as well as considerations for choosing whether to initiate a proceeding by way of application, action, or simplified action, including hybrid proceedings. The discussion will cover:

  • Three ways to initiate a proceeding: action, simplified action, and application, and general overview of each, including steps involved and process
  • Considerations for determining which to choose, including when an application is available, strategy, cost, time, and evidentiary considerations
  • Converting an application to an action: process, when to consider, potential issues
  • Hybrid proceedings: what they are, when they are available, and considerations re strategy, time, and cost payoffs

Continuing Professional Development

This program contains up to 1 hour substantive law where applicable.

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Law Society of Ontario1
Barreau du Québec1
Law Society of British Columbia1
Law Society of Saskatchewan1
Law Society of Manitoba1
Law Society of Alberta1
New York State CLE Board1

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