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Patent Services in Canada
According to the government of Canada, this country is a major destination and source of IP rights, with almost 160,000 applications for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs coming to CIPO and going out of Canada annually. Canada is recognized for its well-organized IP system, therefore it will always be an important alternative for adding value to your patent portfolio.
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Canada General Information
Invention Patent
(Paris Route or PCT)
Design Patent
Filling Timelines
The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in Canada is 30 months from the earliest date of priority and 12 months for Direct Paris Route applications. This term can be restored paying an additional fee.
The time limit for filing a design is 6 months from the earliest date of priority.
Required Documents
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Signed POA, inventor declaration, assignment and Original certified copy of priority, if applicable. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination
The substantive examination request must be filed within 5 years from the international filing date. In this country it is possible to request an accelerated examination under PPH under certain circumstances.
The patent office will review if the design application meets all formalities and registrability. No examination fees must be paid.
Granting
After receiving the Notice of Allowance, the applicant must pay the “Granting fees” within 4 months from the notice of allowance.
No granting fee must be paid.
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FAQ’s
How long can it take a Canadian patent to be issued?
A standard invention patent application process in Canada can take between 2 and 3 years from the filing date if the request for examination is filed in early stage. Note also that a PPH requested can be filed to potentially allow the applicant to reduce the examination time in more than a half. On the other hand, design patents can be issued between 1 and 2 years. Contact us for additional information.
Can a Canadian patent application be restored after abandonment?
Yes, a patent application that has been abandoned, it can be revived by filing a request for restoration and paying the regarding fees.
Why Patentarea.com?
We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
-All information provided to us will be kept in absolute confidentiality. Before entering any business relationship we electronically sign a confidentiality agreement with you that protects your interests (View our confidentiality agreement).
Who will be in charge of my application?
In countries where services are offered, Patentarea.com relies on teams of recognized and experienced patent attorneys, allowing us to assure a high-quality service.
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