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The crown jewel of a defence industrial strategy: An interview with former ADM(Mat) Troy Crosby
Troy Crosby, Assistant Deputy Minister for Materiel, retires after launching Canadian Surface Combatant and F-35 jet programs. Photo by...
David Durand
Oct 6, 20257 min read


Boosting Canada's Edge: An IP-Driven Strategy with McGill's Expertise: A Q&A with Professor Martin Bader
An Interview between David Durand , President of FORPIQ, and Professor Martin Bader In today's fiercely competitive global landscape,...
David Durand
Sep 27, 20255 min read


FORPIQ Unlocks "Business Secrets": A Q&A with Author Sylvain Roy on Competitive Advantage
In today's hyper-competitive landscape, what truly separates the thriving enterprise from the struggling one? Often, it's not just about...
David Durand
Sep 21, 20254 min read


Trends in Fashion IP : The Importance of IP in Luxury Fashion
@ Sfondo Louis Vuitton Introduction Fashion brands are built on creative concepts and ideas and strive for uniqueness, and exclusivity in...
shannon chebli
Aug 1, 20255 min read


Navigating the AI Frontier: A Conversation with Bold New Edge on Advanced Manufacturing
Unsplashed (c) In this blog, David Durand , lawyer, trademark agent and President of FORPIQ converses with Alejandro Martinez-Ramos and...
David Durand
Jul 12, 20257 min read


Competition matters; so does IP.
Unsplash - Braden Collum (c) Competition is vital for a thriving economy and benefits consumers directly. When businesses compete, they...
David Durand
Jun 29, 20253 min read


Cracking the Code on Canada's Productivity Puzzle: An Interview with Professor Horatio M. Morgan
(c) Andreas Klassen Welcome to the first FORPIQ interview series in lead-up to our November 2025 conference on Strengthening Canada’s...
David Durand
Jun 23, 202512 min read


Canada, Intellectual Property, and the Global Marketplace: Navigating the Future of Trade
@ Trade Finance Global Canada, a nation built on trade, has long understood the critical role that international commerce plays in its...
shannon chebli
Jun 19, 20254 min read


Navigating IP Funding : A Guide to Canadian Government Incentive Programs
© Micheile Henderson Introduction In the quest to improve Canada’s ranking in the Global Innovation Index , businesses can turn to...
David Durand
Jun 13, 20253 min read
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