Delays with the Canadian Patent Office Processing Correspondence

Delays with the Canadian Patent Office Processing Correspondence

November 1, 2024 - The delays in correspondence continue. For more information please see the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada’s latest update: click here. _________ October 10, 2024 - The Canadian patent industry is experiencing delays with the Canadian Patent Office (CPO) processing correspondence at this time. We advise that CPO has been in what we consider a “black out period” of reduced capacity for almost the last 3 months as it brings online a new operating system called MyCIPO Patents. The new operating...

Trademark Law Update

Upcoming Changes to Extension Periods in Trademark Opposition and Section 45 Proceedings in Canada

Effective December 1, 2023, significant changes are coming to the Canadian Trademark Opposition Board's handling of opposition and Section 45 non-use cancellation proceedings. These changes aim to streamline the process and reduce the overall time taken for resolutions. Here’s what you need to know: Reduced Extension Times From December 1, 2023, extension periods will be cut by up to 50%. To benefit from the current longer extension periods, requests must be filed before this date. The reduction in extension times means...