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1. ised-isde.canada.ca › site › canadian-intellectualLearn patents – Canadian Intellectual Property Office

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   A patent is a legal right to prevent others from making, using or selling your invention for up to 20 years in the country or region where your patent is granted. You can patent products, processes, machines, chemical compositions and improvements or new uses of any of these. Patents can be very valuable.

2. ised-isde.canada.ca › en › patentsPatents - Canada

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   Services and information. How to file a patent application (in Canada, abroad or through the Patent Cooperation Treaty), request examination in Canada and fast track examination. A list of fees for patent filing, examination, maintenance and other patent services. Raise questions about the patentability of a claimed invention.

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4. ised-isde.canada.ca › site › canadian-intellectualFile a Canadian patent application: Before you start

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   • Learn About What Can Be Patented
   • Do Your Research
   • Determine If You Need to Hire A Patent Agent
   • Decide If You'll Request Examination at Filing
   • Know That Your Application Will Be Public

   To be patentable, your invention must be new, useful and innovative: 1. New—your invention is the first of its kind in the world. 2. Useful—your invention works or has a useful function. 3. Innovative—your invention is a new development or an improvement of an existing technology that would not have been obvious to someone working in your area of s...

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   Search patent databases to find out if your invention (or a similar one) has been patented already. Search for existing and pending patents using the following: 1. Canadian Patents Database 2. PATENTSCOPE 3. United States Patent and Trademark Office patent database 4. Google Patents 5. patent databases at your local library 6. Internet searches, using "patent" as a keyword, to find more information and databases

   Search other databases

   For some fields, non-patent databases may be even more important. Search other relevant databases with information about the field of the invention. 1. Biotechnology patent applications: MEDLINE 2. Electrical applications: IEEE

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   You must hire a patent agent if: 1. the application is filed by someone other than the inventor 2. there is more than 1 inventor and the application is not filed jointly by all of the inventors 3. a transfer of the application had been recorded with the office Find a licensed patent agent

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   Examination does not begin automatically. You must request it within 4 years from the filing date (5 years, if your filing date was before October 30, 2019). At the earliest, you can request the examination of a patent application when you file your application. This places your application in the queue for examination. Request examination

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   In general, your application will be available in the publicly accessible Canadian Patents Database 18 months after your filing date (or earliest priority date). Otherwise, you can request that the application be open to public inspection earlier than the 18-monthperiod of confidentiality. Patent applications subject to section 20 of the Patent Act...

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5. www.bdc.ca › en › articles-toolsHow to Get a Patent in Canada | BDC.ca

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   How to file a patent. 1. Find out if you are eligible for a patent. To apply for a patent, a patent application needs to be filed with the patent office. The patent application is then examined by patent examiners. Gravelle says there are three main criteria for a patent to be granted: The invention must be new.

6. learn.marsdd.com › article › patent-basicsPatents for inventions in Canada - Startups

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   A patent is the means by which an inventor claims ownership of an invention. Inventions that can be patented cover a broad spectrum, ranging from a machine to a drug composition. To obtain a patent the inventor must apply for the patent or assign their rights to another party who then applies. If the patent is granted, the inventor has the ...

7. iamip.com › from-idea-to-patent-your-guide-toFrom Idea to Patent: Your Guide to Applying for Patents

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   Feb 27, 2024 · Design patents. Design patents safeguard ornamental designs, protecting the visual appearance of a product, such as the unique shape of a smartphone or the pattern on a fabric. Despite a 17% increase in patent filings as of 2022, design patents are still considered rarely applied compared to utility patents. 3. Plant patents.

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   How can one get a patent?

   • To get a patent, the inventor must apply for the patent or assign their rights to another party who then applies. If the patent is granted, the inventor has the exclusive right to that invention for a twenty-year term, meaning that others are excluded from using the invention.

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   What types of inventions can be patented?

   • Inventions that can be patented include a broad spectrum of items, such as a machine or a drug composition. To obtain a patent, the inventor must apply for the patent or assign their rights to another party who then applies. If the patent is granted, the inventor has the exclusive right to that invention for a twenty-year term.

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   How to apply for a patent in Canada?

   • 1. Before you start 2. Get a filing date 3. Complete your application 4. Submit the completed application 5. Request examination 6. Examination and allowance or rejection 7. Pay the final fee 8. Download your patent 1. Before you start This application process is for applying for a patent in Canada.

   File a Canadian patent application: Before you start

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   Can the inventor apply for a patent?

   • The inventor can apply for a patent, or they can assign someone else to apply on their behalf. However, there are some instances where the inventor might not be the owner of the invention. For example, if an employee makes an invention as part of their job, the invention may be owned by the employer.

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   How long does it take to get a patent in Canada?

   • In Canada, an inventor has a one-year grace period to file a patent application after making an initial disclosure. If the invention is described at a conference or in a paper, the clock then starts ticking for availability of patent protection. In some jurisdictions, such as Canada and the United States.

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   How do I prepare a patent application?

   • Thoroughly research various patent offices, consult with a patent attorney, and select the office that best suits your invention and target market, avoiding delays and ensuring quality examination. Consider factors like jurisdictional reach, examination efficiency, and associated costs. b. Completing Application Forms

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9. www.liveabout.com › how-to-get-a-patent-in-canadaHow to Patent Your Invention in Canada - LiveAbout

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   Mar 15, 2019 · Step 3: Submit your Patent Application. Your complete patent application must be accompanied by a Formal Petition asking the Commissioner of Patents to grant you a patent. You can either: 1) Submit your complete patent application in writing with the appropriate fee to: The Commissioner of Patents.