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On-line Forms
Summary of On-line Forms
The Form
Forms for each type of submission are accessed through
an instruction page. Once you have filled in the form, the system validates the
mandatory fields. These mandatory requirements must be met before the process
continues. Once the process is completed you will see either a transmission
notice or a receipt. Either of these may be kept as a record of your
transaction.
Patents
On-line Forms include filing
new applications,
requests for national entry phase,
assignments,
licences,
general correspondence,
payment of fees,
agent renewal and
ordering
copies of patent documents. Patent submissions are to be accompanied by PDF
or TIF files. Sequence listings have to be provided in both a multi-page TIF or
PDF file and in an ASCII file. At this time, the processes of agent renewal and
ordering of copies of patent documents are not performed in a secure
environment.
Trade-marks
Trade-mark applications may be filed on-line by
individual
applicants or agents.
Submissions are loaded into the Intrepid II database automatically and an
acknowledgment and client proof sheet are automatically generated and returned
to the client. For design marks, the design must be submitted in TIF format.
There are certain minimum system and browser requirements explained in the
instruction sheet. In addition, the Trade-marks Office will provide technical
and business information, should you require assistance with your setup.
Copyrights
Copyright clients may file
applications,
applications
in other subject matter,
assignments,
licences,
requests
for certificates of corrections,
requests
for copies and send
general
correspondence. TIF, GIF, DOC, WPD file types can be attached to the
general copyright correspondence. Changes to the Copyright Office Practices (as of January 28, 2002).
Industrial Designs
Industrial design clients have the option of filing an
application,
assignment
or licence as well as requesting the
maintenance
of an industrial design,
ordering
copies and sending
general
correspondence along with TIF, GIF, DOC, WPD file types attached.
Integrated Circuit Topographies
Integrated circuit topography
applications
and other
particulars may be filed,
copies
ordered and
general
correspondence sent. Applications and general correspondence may be
accompanied by TIF, GIF, DOC, WPD file types.
Emergency Procedures
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