by Method Law | May 20, 2020 | articles
This is a guide for inventors who wish to prepare their own drawings for the purposes of a patent application or to assist a third party illustrator. Both the Patent Act and the Patent Rules outline the requirements for when drawings are necessary and if so, the type...
by Method Law | May 20, 2020 | articles
Common law rights through use of a trademark can exist without registering the trademark with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. However, these rights are limited, and trademark registration has the following advantages: Exclusive rights to use the mark across...
by Method Law | Jan 28, 2020 | FOR HOME, news
The Trademarks Office recently published new practice notice indicating that applicants who are issued examiner’s reports dated on or after January 17, 2020 will no longer be guaranteed at least one six-month extension of time to file a response. Instead, the...
by Method Law | Jul 28, 2019 | news
The Customs Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. 1 (2nd. Supp.)) sets out the law in Canada with respect to the importation and exportation of goods, as well as the collection of tariffs on such goods. The Customs Act explicitly refers to patents, trademarks and copyright in two...
by Method Law | Jun 17, 2019 | news
Method Law as your Designated Canadian Agent On June 17, 2019, Canada joined the Madrid Protocol. As such, foreign agents may extend their clients’ international applications or registrations to include Canada as a designated country. However, foreign agents should...
