by Method Law | Dec 13, 2023 | news
On June 22, 2023, the federal government passed Bill C-47, An Act to implement certain provisions of the budget tabled in Parliament on March 28, 2023. The introduction of a Patent Term Adjustment (“PTA”) system will be among the amendments to the Patent Act once in...
by Method Law | Dec 12, 2023 | news
Overview As of December 1, 2023, the Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) implemented changes to the Practice in trademark opposition proceedings and the Practice in section 45 proceedings. The durations granted for extensions of time, cooling off periods, and...
by Method Law | Nov 30, 2023 | news
On January 1, 2024 the new definition for a “small entity” (which entitles a patentee to pay reduced fees) will be: (a) in respect of an application for a patent – other than a PCT national phase application or a divisional application – the applicant of the...
by Method Law | Nov 30, 2023 | news
Overview The majority of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s (CIPO) fees will be increased by about 25% and the definition of a “small entity” for patents has been expanded to include organizations that employ between 50-100 employees. The fee increase will...
by Method Law | Nov 7, 2022 | FOR HOME, news
Overview A European patent with unitary effect (“Unitary Patent”) and the Unified Patent Court (“UPC”) are expected to come into effect in the Spring of 2023. Please find more information at https://www.epo.org/applying/european/unitary.html...
by Method Law | Sep 21, 2022 | FOR HOME, news
Overview On October 3, 2022, the newest set of amendments to the Patent Rules in Canada will come into force. These amendments will bring about changes to patent prosecution in Canada. The key changes under these new Patent Rules are excess claim fees and the addition...
