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Amending the Patent Act to implement Cusma in Canada
10 Jun

Amending the Patent Act to implement Cusma in Canada

The Canadian government unveiled Bill C-47 on April 20, 2023, which would amend the Patent Act’s regulations regarding patent term adjustments. The measure specifically extends the validity of a Canadian patent that was submitted on or after December 1, 2020, where the patent granting process has been inappropriate. The Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA, also referred to as USMCA) is a free trade agreement between Canada, the United States, and Mexico that provides a legal framework of basic standards for the [...]

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If the applicant is using or plans to use the trademark for use with such products or services in Canada and is authorized to do so, they can file an application for its registration.
25 May

What Is In A Trademark Application In Canada?

If the applicant is using or plans to use the trademark for use with such products or services in Canada and is authorized to do so, they can file an application for its registration. There is nothing that prevents a trademark from being registered (assuming the trademark is otherwise registrable) absent an opposition if the applicant intends to register it without intending to use it in connection with the specified products and services. While opposing an application on the grounds [...]

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Canadian Patent Laws amendments
16 Nov

Canadian Patent Laws amendments

The final text for the previously announced amendments to the Patent Rules was registered at the Orders in Council of Canada on June 2, 2022, and it will be published in the Canadian Gazette on June 22, 2022, with many of these provisions taking effect on October 3, 2022. In consideration of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s (CIPO) commitment to include Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) provisions into Canadian Patent Law pursuant to the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), these new [...]

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Copyright protection extended for 20 years in Canada
15 Nov

Copyright protection extended for 20 years in Canada

Canada has enacted legislation extending copyright protection by 20 years to a “life-plus-70” period after years of discussion and consultation. Bill C-19, the Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1, includes amendments to the Copyright Act that are expected to take effect before the year is over. This action, which follows a 20-year extension to copyright terms for published sound recordings, artists’ performances, and certain audiovisual works that went into effect in June 2015, fulfills a significant commitment made by Canada [...]

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Two ways to fast-track your Canadian trademark application, fast-track your Canadian trademark application, Expedited examination in special cases, Fast-track using pre-approved list
14 Feb

Two ways to fast-track your Canadian trademark application

The Trademarks Office has committed to expanding the number of entries in the Goods and Services Manual. As the pre-approved list grows, it is envisaged that this option will become increasingly appealing to applicants. The second option does not require an affidavit and takes less time than the first option. The Canadian Trademarks Office announced new measures aimed at reducing delays in trademark application processing. With the average time to examination for national applications exceeding three years, trademark owners and [...]

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INTA published Unfair Competition Laws Quick Guide, Unfair Competition Laws, Unfair Competition Laws Quick Guide, INTA’s Unfair Competition Committee
10 Oct

INTA published Unfair Competition Laws Quick Guide

On September 14, 2021, INTA’s Unfair Competition Committee (UCC), Policy Subcommittee voted to approve a Board Resolution, prohibit various forms of unfair competition even though the national statutes or governing laws are diverse in nature. Specifically, the data in the Unfair Competition Quick Guide covers 24 countries, including those in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Sponsored by INTA’s Unfair Competition Committee (UCC) —Policy Subcommittee, the resolution focuses largely on obligations contained in the TRIPS Agreement and is a [...]

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The 8th BPIP Annual Conference starts on October 25th 2021, Best Practices Intellectual Property
08 Oct

The 8th BPIP Annual Conference starts on October 25th, 2021

The 8th Best Practices Intellectual Property (BPIP) Annual Conference is about to be commenced on October 25th, 2021 in Sheraton Hotel, Tel Aviv. This conference will bring global decision-makers and international IP experts to Tel Aviv both physically and spiritually through the internet to discuss global issues on IP, trends, and legislation regarding IP matters. Participating in the virtual BPIP conference, brand owners and practitioners from across the world can get the latest update on IP matters in the world, [...]

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10 Major Changes of New Canada Trademark Law From June 2019, New Canadian trademark Law
22 Nov

10 Major Changes of New Canada Trademark Law From June 2019

10 Major Changes of New Canada Trademark Law From June 2019, New Canadian trademark Law The Canadian Government has published the Trademark Regulations in the Official Gazette. New Canada Trademark Law shall be effective from June 17, 2019. The article shall highlight 10 major changes of new Canada Trademark Law. International trademark filing and Madrid protocol. Canada shall join the Madrid protocol which shall allow foreign trademark applicants to extend their application to Canadian trademark system. Simultaneously, Canadian trademark applicants could [...]

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Procedure of Trademark In Vietnam
14 Feb

Procedure of Trademark in Canada

Procedure of trademark in Canada shall include the following steps:   Step 1: Trademark Search in Canada (Optional)   Trademark search is not compulsory. However, in order to know the availability of your trademark before officially filing a new trademark in Canada, it is highly recommended that you should conduct the trademark search.   The trademark search in Canada shall be available within 5-7 days   Step 2: Trademark filing in Canada   The trademark procedure in Canada shall take about 12-13 months counted from the filing date. [...]

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Required documents of filing trademark in China
13 Feb

Required documents of filing trademark in Canada

Required documents of filing trademark in Canada include: + Power of Attorney: No need + Other document: + Sample of trademarks to file in + Goods/Services used under the trademark (if you know the International Class, send us your class. Otherwise, we will classify by our own end when receiving the lists of goods/services under the trademark. + Name and address of the applicant Please send us the required documents of trademark in Canada to the following email: info@aaaipright.com You can also check the Fee [...]

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