As tensions rise between the United States and Canada over tariff policies, a novel strategy has been proposed by Richard Gold, a law professor at McGill University. Gold suggests that Canada could leverage its intellectual property laws to counteract U.S. tariffs by targeting American patents. By suspending patents in industries such as pharmaceuticals and artificial intelligence, Canadian companies could apply pressure on U.S. patent holders to lobby against tariff measures. This approach is outlined within Canada’s Patent Act and WTO rules, potentially serving as a non-tariff tool in ongoing trade negotiations.
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