Hague Agreement

April 3, 2020
An empty boardroom.
April 3, 2020

COVID-19: Time Extensions for Patents & Trademarks in North America

In this article, we explain how the intellectual property offices in Canada and the United States are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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November 20, 2018
November 20, 2018

USMCA, the new NAFTA: what changes we can expect in Canadian IP Law

USMCA – On September 31, 2018, Canada reached a new agreement with the USA and Mexico – here is an overview.
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November 20, 2015
November 20, 2015

TPP IP Chapter – Highlights for the Canadian Tech Companies

Broadly speaking, the TPP calls for two things: greater international cooperation and efficiency, and strengthening intellectual property rights across its 12 member states
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November 6, 2015
November 6, 2015

USPTO Design Patent Fee 48% Increase

The USPTO is proposing a 48% increase in government fees to obtain a design patent.
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May 11, 2015
May 11, 2015

Hague Agreement Offers Expedited Industrial Design Registration

Beginning May 13, 2015, U.S. entities will be able to file a single international application in a single language to obtain protection for up to 100 industrial designs in over 64 territories. Canadians with U.S. relations may be able to participate.
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October 24, 2013
October 24, 2013

Canada Reaches Trade Agreement with Europe

Summary Canada and the EU have signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The agreement includes potential changes to the Canadian pharmaceutical industry. The most […]
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