If you're filing a patent application in Canada and your invention includes more than one innovative idea, you may need to split your application. This is where divisional patent applications come in. In this guide, we explain what divisionals are, why they matter, and how to use them wisely—especially under...
If you're building a brand in Canada, choosing the right trademark is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A strong trademark doesn’t just help customers remember you—it protects your business legally and gives you the exclusive rights to grow with confidence. In this guide, we’ll walk you through five...
Amendments to Canada’s Trademarks Act and Regulations took effect April 1, 2025. These changes are part of the Government of Canada’s Intellectual Property Strategy. They give the Registrar of Trademarks new powers and improve trademark procedures. Main Changes at a Glance Here are the key updates that took effect today: New authority...
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s Trademarks Opposition Board has launched a new pilot project. This initiative aims to clean up the Register of Trademarks by removing inactive trademarks. Project Overview Starting January 2025, the Registrar will issue monthly section 45 notices on randomly selected registrations. These notices will target trademarks registered for...
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...
It has come to our attention that there has been a recent uptake in scams targeting patent and trademark owners. Scammers are crafting fake notices to trick people into paying for unnecessary patent and trademark services. Protect your intellectual property by staying alert. How to Spot a Scam First of all, watch...
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) recently announced a shift in its practice regarding industrial designs applied to buildings or structures. This change promises notable implications for the field of industrial design. Previous Stance Previously, the Industrial Design Office (the Office) did not allow registration of designs applied to buildings or structures. The...
We are pleased to share some exciting news with our valued clients and partners. As of June 3rd, we have relocated to a new office just down the street from our previous location. Our new address is: 11301-5045 Orbitor Drive, Mississauga, ON L4W 4Y4 Canada What Does This Mean for You? Seamless...
On May 18th, 2024, the proposed regulations to enact the patent term adjustment (PTA) system were published for commentary. Understanding Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) The PTA system is a regulatory mechanism designed to compensate patent holders for delays in the patent granting process. When a patent’s issuance is delayed beyond a reasonable...
In 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) implemented a significant change to the fee structure for Industrial Design applications. Along with this fee increase, there has also been a change associated with additional visual representations in an application, marking a departure from the previous page-based fee structure. This article...
