Manual of Patent Office Practice

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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.

Amended chapters for review

The following amended chapters are now available for review.

Chapter 21

Future reviews

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 15

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