| Canadian Intellectual Property Office | news releases
That the Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot agreement between CIPO and the State Intellectual Property Office of the People’s Republic of China (SIPO) has been extended for three years to August 31, 2021
| Canadian Intellectual Property Office | news releases
CIPO has worked closely with Lexum to modernize the online practice manuals for patents, trademarks, copyright and industrial designs, available using a publishing service platform called Qweri. Qweri is a well-known web application that is already being used by multiple organizations in Canada.
| Canadian Intellectual Property Office | news releases
From now to August 17, 2018, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) will be conducting a consultation on proposed changes to chapter 17 of the Manual of Patent Office Practice (MOPOP). We are seeking feedback on the proposed changes relating to pharmaceutical solid forms.
| Canadian Intellectual Property Office | news releases
After a career of 34 years at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Agnès Lajoie, Assistant Commissioner of Patents and Director General of the Patent Branch, will be retiring on June 29.
| Canadian Intellectual Property Office | backgrounders
The new Industrial Design Regulations (the Regulations), were drafted to facilitate Canada’s accession to the Hague Agreement and to carry out the amendments that were made to the Industrial Design Act. In addition, the new Regulations also modernize Canada’s industrial design regime by updating, codifying and improving aspects of the regulatory framework.
| Canadian Intellectual Property Office | news releases
Today, the Government of Canada published new Industrial Design Regulations (the Regulations) in the Canada Gazette, Part II. Finalizing the Regulations is an important step toward Canada’s accession to the Hague Agreement and the modernization of Canada’s domestic industrial design regime.
| Canadian Intellectual Property Office | news releases
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is conducting public consultations on the new Industrial Design Office Practice Manual (IDOP). Canadians are encouraged to provide feedback between May 30, 2018 and June 29, 2018.
| Canadian Intellectual Property Office | news releases
Led by the World Intellectual Property Organization, World Intellectual Property (IP) Day takes place yearly on April 26.
| Canadian Intellectual Property Office | news releases
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has revised several sections in chapters 1–3, 13, 17 and 23 of the Manual of Patent Office Practice (MOPOP).
| Canadian Intellectual Property Office | news releases
On January 23, 2018, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office's (CIPO) National Chapter of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) Applicant's Guide was updated.
