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Manual of Patent Office Practice

MOPOP Updates

The Manual of Patent Office Practice (MOPOP) is maintained to ensure that it reflects the latest developments in the Canadian patent laws and practices.

Chapters currently under review

We are currently rewriting the following chapters and are asking patent examiners, patent professionals, as well as the general public, to provide feedback and suggestions.

Current ChapterExpected Date for External Review
12. Utility and subject matter  [PDF 156KB] January 2008


New drafts

The following amended chapters are now available for review. Note that the response period differs with each chapter. Your feedback is important to us.

Current Chapter Changes
Tracked
Revised
Chapter
Review
End Date
17. Biotechnology [PDF 8KB] [PDF 250KB] January 25, 2008

Send us your suggestions

Please direct all suggestions and feedback to the following coordinates:

Chris Evans
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Place du Portage I
50 Victoria Street
Gatineau QC  K1A 0C9
Fax: (819) 994-1989




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