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Information about:

• Patents
• Trade-marks
• Copyrights
• Industrial Designs
• Integrated Circuit Topographies

Patents

• PPH Pilot Program

Getting Started

• Petition for Grant of a Patent [e-form] [RTF] [PDF 9.88KB]
• Guide to Patents
• Application Process
• Service Commitment
• Fees
• FAQ
• Glossary

Search

• Canadian Patents Database
• Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents

Agents

• Patent Agents List
• Patent Agent Exam
• Patent Agent Renewal Form

Online Forms

• File/Complete Application
• National Entry Phase
• Assignments/Other Documents
• General Correspondence
• Pay Maintenance Fees
• Pay Other Fees
• Patent Agent Renewal
• PCT International Phase
• Order Patent Documents
• Order PPH Patent Documents

Publications

• Manual of Patent Office Practice (MOPOP)
• MOPOP Updates
• Canadian Patent Office Record (CPOR)
• CPOR Annual Index
• CPOR Notices
• IP Data Products
• Securing Your Investments
• Patent Law Treaty Changes Required To Canadian Law & Practice

Quality Standards

• Examination quality standards

Legislation

• Patent Act
• Patent Rules

Changes to IP Regulations

• Rules Amending the Patent Rules, 2010
• Accelerated examination for green technologies
• Simplification of Administrative Requirements (consultation update)

Use of Patents for Humanitarian Purposes

• Canada's Access to Medicines Regime

Bilateral Meetings

• Joint Liaison Committee

Printable Forms

• Application for Reissue PDF 4.9KB
• Disclaimer PDF 5KB
• Maintenance Fee Calculation Sheet (PDF - 402 KB – 2 pages)
• Petition for Grant of a Patent [e-form] [RTF] [PDF 9.88KB]
• PCT International Phase

Trade-marks

Getting Started

• Guide to Trade-marks
• Application Process
• What's in a Name?
• List of Geographical Indications for Wines and Spirits
• Fees
• FAQ
• Glossary

Search

• Canadian Trade-marks Database
• Trade-marks Database Tutorial

Online Forms

• Order Trade-mark Documents

Agents:

• Filing an Application
• Filing a Revised Application
• Renewal of Registrations
• Enter a Name on the List
• Annual Renewal

Individuals/Owners:

• Filing an Application
• Filing a Revised Application
• Renewal of Registrations

Printable Forms

• Suggested Trade-marks Forms

Agents

• Trade-mark Agents List
• Registered Trade-mark Agent Exam

Publications

• Examination Manual and Amendments
• Wares and Services Manual
• Trade-marks Journal
• Practice Notices

Legislation

• Trade-marks Act
• Trade-marks Regulations

Copyrights

Getting Started

• Guide to Copyrights
• Application Process
• Fees
• FAQ
• Glossary

Search

• Canadian Copyrights Database

Online Forms

• Application for Registration of a Copyright in a Work
• Application for Registration of a Copyright in a Performer's Performance, Sound Recording or Communication Signal
• Filling a Grant of Interest
• Request for Certificate of Correction
• Ordering Documents
• General Correspondence

Legislation

• Copyright Act
• Copyright Regulations
• Bill C-32

Links

• Copyright and International Intellectual Property Policy Directorate (Industry Canada)
• Copyright Policy Branch (Canadian Heritage)
• Copyright Board
• Access Copyright
• COPIBEC
• SOCAN
• UNEQ (French only)

Industrial Designs

Getting Started

• Guide to Industrial Designs
• Application Process
• Fees
• FAQ
• Glossary

Search

• Canadian Industrial Designs Database

Online Forms

• Filing an Application
• Maintenance of a Registration
• Filing an Assignment or License
• Ordering Documents
• General Correspondence

Printable Forms

• Application for Registration PDF 475KB

Publications

• Industrial Design Office Practices (IDOP)
• Practice Notices

Legislation

• Industrial Design Act
• Industrial Design Regulations

Integrated Circuit Topographies

Getting Started

• Guide to Integrated Circuit Topographies
• Fees
• FAQ
• Glossary

Online Forms

• Filing an Application
• Filing of Other Particulars
• Ordering Copies
• General Correspondence

Printable Forms

• Application for Registration PDF 55KB

Legislation

• Integrated Circuit Topography Act
• Integrated Circuit Topography Regulations
• Report to Parliament