Beginning January 1, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will implement the first substantial increases to its service fees since 2004. Many fees will increase by 25% of more, though some “low materiality fees” will remain capped
Consultation on proposed amendments to Patent Rules
The Government of Canada has proposed a series of amendments to the Patent Rules intended to keep Canada compliant with its obligations under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). As part