As I take my leave from Kirby IP Canada after a little more than 31 years I am reflecting on my career in the intellectual property business. It is very hard to believe that I have spent my entire working career in this field. I am very happy to say that it has been both […]
Read MoreCanada previously stood apart in its failure to grant additional patent term for drug patents. That changed on September 21, 2017 when new statutory and regulatory framework came into force. If eligible, the term of a patent can be extended by up to two years.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court of Canada ruled that promises made in a patent are not the standard against which the utility of a patent is measured. This is a departure from previous decisions and a positive development for those seeking patent protection of pharmaceutical and other inventions in Canada.
Read MoreCanadian women have shown a spirit of invention from the inception of Canada. While female inventors are less prolific, there are a number of inventions that have received critical acclaim and widespread use in Canada and beyond.
Read MoreA brief overview regarding the refund of official fees for patents and patent applications, as laid out in Section 4 of the “Patent Rules.”
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