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PPH works very well here

In Canada: PPH is quick, low cost & effective. The PPH is not very useful for getting patents in many jurisdictions.  However, Canada is a stunning exception to this rule: the PPH program works extremely well here for applicants who…

Voluntary Amendments

Rare at filing Common when requesting examination Canada does not have special rules about the number or structure of permissible claims: claims that are acceptable under US practice or EPO practice will usually conform with Canadian rules. Similarly, Canada does…

Trademark Searches in Canada

Canadian trademark searches come in 3 flavors: basic, better and best, and this is a case where ‘you get what you pay for’. A basic Canadian trademark search is a free direct ‘knock-out’ search of the trademarks register. This basic…

Intermediate Trademark Info: key concepts

Three types of trademarks. In Canada there are 3 types of trademarks: -Ordinary marks. -Certification marks. -Official marks. Most business trademarks are ordinary marks. Strictly speaking there is no such thing as a ‘service mark’ in Canada: trademarks may apply…

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