January 18, 2006

Revised Trade-marks Wares and Services Manual

The revised Trade-marks Wares and Services Manual (the Manual) is now available. This important tool helps applicants describe their wares and/or services specifically and correctly the first time, thus greatly reducing the processing time of trade-mark applications. The Manual also provides trade-mark examiners with a framework that promotes a more consistent approach when examining applications.

January 17, 2006

Payment of fees: General authorization to charge a deficiency to deposit accounts and credit cards

A practice notice regarding general authorization to charge a deficiency to deposit accounts and credit cards has been put forth.

January 3, 2006

New Patent Examiner Recruitment System

We are pleased to announce the launch of the redesigned Patent Examiner Recruitment System. You will now be able to login with a username and password and update your application online.

Those who have previously submitted applications should create an account and re-apply, if they wish to remain in consideration for employment.

Check out the new system or apply now!

December 23, 2005

The 8th edition of the International Patent Classification (IPC- 2006) comes into force on January 1, 2006

As a consequence of the Strasbourg Agreement (1971), CIPO will adopt the most recent version of the International Patent Classification (IPC-2006).

The IPC-2006 classification scheme provides for two levels of classification: a core level which uses a subset of the IPC with some additional entries, and an advanced level which comprises all of the IPC-7 as well as new entries. In other words, the advanced level is a substantially expanded core-level IPC. CIPO has elected to classify its documents according to the advanced level of IPC-2006.

Beginning in early January, you will notice small changes in the format of the IPC appearing on the front cover of published Canadian patent documents and in the Canadian Patent Office Record, in the IPC data appearing in the patent data export products, and on the Canadian Patents Database.

The following example shows how the new "Advanced" level symbols of IPC-2006 classifications will appear. Classifications will be followed by the "version" date in brackets. Classifications with "Inventive" information will appear in "bold italics". Classifications with additional useful "Non Inventive" information will appear in normal "italics"

B28B 12/9 (2006.03) - Advanced level inventive information
H05B 3/18(2007.06)- Advanced level additional non inventive information

Clients can visit the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) website for more information on IPC-2006 or to consult the IPC-2006 classification schedules.

December 7, 2005

CIPO News Update - December 2005

Get the latest IP news from this month's edition of CIPO News Updates.

December 6, 2005

Your new web access to Canadian industrial designs!

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is pleased to announce the launch of the new Canadian Industrial Designs Database. Canadian industrial designs are now available on the web. This initiative responds to clients' feedback for better online service and easier access to industrial designs. The initial phase includes approximately 10 000 designs registered as of June 15, 2002. New registrations will be added on a weekly basis. CIPO is currently in the process of completing the electronic back capture of the designs registered prior to this date and they will be added in Spring 2006. Please visit the Canadian Industrial Designs Database and contact us if you have any questions.

November 9, 2005

Patent fee payment history now available

Bill C-29 — To assist you in determining whether a corrective payment needs to be made, relevant fee schedules and fee payment history with respect to specific patent applications or patents are now available through the Canadian Patents Database.

October 28, 2005

Bill C-29 web site is now available

The Honourable David L. Emerson, Minister of Industry, has announced that section 2 of An Act to amend the Patent Act (Bill C-29) will be brought into force on February 1, 2006. Section 2 of the Act will provide relief to patent holders and applicants who were adversely affected by the Dutch Industries decision. Find out if you should be concerned about this and if so, what steps you can take to protect your rights!

October 28, 2005

Date set for section 2 of Bill C-29

October 17, 2005

Trade-marks Database Tutorial Launched!

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is pleased to announce the launch of the Trade-marks Database Tutorial, a contribution in support of the Small Business Week activities for entrepreneurs across Canada. This new e-learning tool in the IP Toolkit explains the importance of trade-marks information, outlines the content of the database and provides examples of effective searching techniques. Visit the Trade-marks Database Tutorial today!

October 14, 2005

CIPO's presentation to the IPIC's 79th Annual Meeting (Mont-Tremblant, Quebec)

CIPO's presentation "Influencing Domestic and International Development" to IPIC members.

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