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Patent Practice Committee Meeting Agenda

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Patent Practice Committee held a hybrid meeting on November 12, 2024. The agenda included updates on CIPO operations, digital services, examination processes, and administrative policies, with discussions on topics such as priority lists for upgrades and examiner report procedures.

Patent Practice Committee Meeting - June 11, 2024

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Patent Practice Committee met on June 11, 2024. Key discussions included a new WIPO treaty on genetic resources and traditional knowledge, proposed amendments to Patent Rules with a comment deadline of July 2, 2024, and updates on judicial reviews concerning due care for maintenance fees.

CIPO Patent Practice Committee Meeting Agenda

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has published the agenda for its Patent Practice Committee meeting scheduled for June 10, 2025. The meeting will cover updates on CIPO operations, implementation of mandatory interviews, digital services, and examination practices, including discussions on AI-related issues.

Patent Practice Committee Meeting Announcement

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has announced a Patent Practice Committee meeting to be held on February 4, 2025. The meeting will cover various updates and operational items related to patent applications, digital services, and examination processes.

CIPO Patent Practice Committee Meeting Notice - December 3, 2025

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has published the agenda for its Patent Practice Committee meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025. The meeting will cover updates on CIPO operations, digital services, examination quality, and administrative policy matters, including budget impacts and agent-related updates.

CIPO Trademarks Opposition Board Hearing Calendar Updates

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has updated its Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) hearing calendar. The calendar is published online 60 to 90 days in advance and is updated monthly, with potential modifications occurring without notice.

CIPO Trademarks Opposition Board Decisions Available Electronically

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Trademarks Opposition Board (TMOB) has announced that decisions in opposition and Section 45 proceedings will be made available electronically starting February 11, 2026. This change aims to provide convenience to users by offering direct links to these decisions.

CIPO Hosts WIPO Event on Patent Grace Period

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) hosted a side event at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in Geneva on November 5, 2025, to discuss the patent grace period. The event aimed to foster discussion among delegates on the importance of grace periods for innovators, particularly SMEs, and to share user perspectives on pre-filing disclosures.

CIPO Webinar Recording on Standard Essential Patents and ADR

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has made a recorded webinar on standard essential patents (SEPs) and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) available online. The webinar features experts from CIPO, the Standards Council of Canada, and the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center.

ARIPO Joins Global Patent Prosecution Highway

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced that the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) has joined the Global Patent Prosecution Highway (GPPH). This initiative allows for accelerated examination of patent applications filed in both CIPO and ARIPO, provided certain criteria are met.