New Patent Rules have come into force in Canada, marking the completion of Canada's long journey to modernize its patent legislative regime. The modernized patent legislative regime implements the Patent Law Treaty and is inline with many of Canada's important trading partners worldwide. The new Rules bring several significant changes to Canadian patent practice.

Please see our article for a summary of some of the changes.

The New Patent Rules Are In Force

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