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MOPOP Updates

The Manual of Patent Office Practice (MOPOP) is maintained to ensure that it reflects the latest developments in the Canadian patent laws and practices.

Chapters now available for review

The following amended chapters are now available for review. Note that the response period differs with each chapter.

  • There are no chapters currently available for review

Chapters planned for future review

We are currently rewriting the following chapters and will be asking patent examiners, patent professionals, as well as the general public, to provide feedback and suggestions.

Chapter 16

Recently reviewed chapters

Following public consultation, comments received are reviewed and the Commissioner of Patents determines which changes should be incorporated into the chapter at publication.

Chapter 9

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Your feedback is important to us! Please direct all suggestions and comments to:

Chris Evans

Canadian Intellectual Property Office
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Gatineau QC  K1A 0C9
Fax: 819-994-1989

Date Modified: 2010-02-11

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