ARTICLE
8 April 2021

CIPO Launches Electronic Patent Issuance

OW
Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Contributor

Oyen Wiggs LLP is a Vancouver-based independent intellectual property boutique law firm in Canada. We are experienced patent lawyers with a variety of technical backgrounds that provide us with the insight to help our clients define and protect their innovations. Through our wide-reaching network of foreign associates, we advance our clients’ interests around the world.
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has launched electronic patent issuance. Clients who have been granted a Canadian patent will now download their documents in electronic format...
Canada Intellectual Property

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has launched electronic patent issuance. Clients who have been granted a Canadian patent will now download their documents in electronic format rather than receiving a paper copy.

The new e-issuance process will produce 2 PDFs, consisting of:

  1. the patent, sealed with a digital signature using Notarius software;
  2. the cover page, description, claims and drawings.

On the patent, the digital signature replaces the physical Patent Office seal. Patentee will now see a visual representation of the seal placed on the patent. With this digital signature, the patent is considered official. One cannot edit the document without breaking the digital seal.

If the patentee still requires a copy of the paper package, the patentee can use CIPO's document order form to submit a request.   More information here.

CIPO Launches Electronic Patent Issuance

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy.

Learn More