Proposed Changes to MOPOP - Chapter 16

• Computer-Implemented Inventions

• Consultation update
• Consultation period
• Consultation documents
• Consultation and discussion
• Contact information

Consultation update

The Patent Branch received the following feedback during the June 16, 2010 to August 19, 2010 consultation period:

• Fédération Internationale des Conseils en Propriété Industrielle
  (PDF - 3.2 MB - 50 pages)
• Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
  (PDF - 509 KB - 39 pages)
• SAP Canada
  (PDF - 53 KB - 9 pages)

Important notice: Please note that access to this section is provided as a courtesy only. Therefore, comments are in the language in which they were submitted to CIPO.

Consultation period

Consultation period: June 16, 2010 to August 19, 2010

Consultation documents

Proposed MOPOP Chapter 16

• Computer-Implemented Inventions (PDF - 210 KB - 41 pages)

Consultation and discussion

Chapter 16 provides guidance and examples in order to clarify how the requirements for patentability apply to computer-implemented inventions; the proposed chapter revisions will provide greater detail for these requirements.

The MOPOP is published to provide patent examiners, applicants, agents, and the public in general with a guide on the procedures and practices relative to the prosecution of patent applications in Canada under the current Patent Act and Patent Rules. This Manual is to be considered solely as a guide and should not be quoted as an authority. Authority must be found in the Patent Act, the Patent Rules, and in decisions of the Courts interpreting them.

Contact information

Should you have any questions about this consultation, please send them by email to Chris Evans, by fax at 819-994-1989, or by regular mail to the following address:

Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Patent Branch
50 Victoria Street,
Place du Portage II
Gatineau, QC K1A 0C9
Attention: Chris Evans

Barney de Schneider
Assistant Commissioner of Patents
Canadian Intellectual Property Office