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Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents

Help: FAQ

Here is a list of questions visitors to the Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents Database frequently ask, along with their answers. 

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Questions about the Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents

What information is offered by the Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents Database?

The Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents is an interactive search site designed to help you access information on all the bilingual Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents, relating to Patents, which have been made available to the public. It comprises all Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents on patent applications made after October 1, 1989 and those prior to October 1, 1989, which have been made public with the authorization of the applicant, by an appeal to the courts or by becoming public as a patent. 

For questions related to the The Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents use our Request information or publications form or call (819) 997-1936.

I am concerned that I may reveal confidential design information with my searches. Furthermore, what is your policy on the management of the Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents access log?

The communications between the Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents and its users are not secure. Therefore, any communications that you wish to remain confidential, whether they are search queries, comments on the database, e-mail, or any other communications, should not be relayed to the Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents. As for the access log, the information is gathered by CIPO and is for internal use only. 

What are the Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents Notes?

A few Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents have notes indicating the status of a court Decision on the same case when an appeal has been made. These notes are searched at the same time as the Decisions text in order to determine if a Decision has been overturned or appealed to a higher court. 

Questions about Searching

I did a search which resulted in over 100 hits. I can only see 10 on the page.  How do I view the rest?

To see the rest of the search results, click on the "next" button at the bottom of the results list. To increase the number of results per page, modify the "Results/page" box located above the search button.

Questions about Search Results

How do I view the results of my search?

From the "Search Results" screen, you can view the details of an individual Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents by clicking on the Decision number. 

How do I order copies of Decisions of the Commissioner of Patents documents?

To obtain a copy of a public decision you may order on-line now, call the Client Service Centre at (819) 997-2985 or send an e-mail. 


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