This desktop reference for IP practitioners, agents and clerks brings together the full text of the current and former versions of the Patent Act (pre Oct. 1/89 and post Oct. 1/89) and Regulations and Rules, the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act and Regulations, plus prescribed forms and related material. The year in review and the introductory commentary by The Honourable Mr. Justice Roger T. Hughes fully update you on legislative, jurisprudence and practice developments.

Features and Benefits

• Introductory commentary – gain an overview of both the legislative and operative framework for patent practice in Canada
• Year in review – discover major recent developments and their implications on patent practice
• Full text of key legislation and pertinent material – locate essential patent information and data with no need to search elsewhere

Also includes:

• International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants
• Schedule of fees
• Table of concordance comparing the Patent Act, R.S.C. 1985, c.P-4 to the Patent Act, R.S.C. 1970, c. P-4

New Edition Highlights

• 2009 year in review
• Rules amending the Patent Rules (in force October 1, 2010)
• Revised PCT request and demand forms (revised January 2010)
• Updated addresses of Plant Breeders’ Rights Offices in UPOV Member Countries

Who Uses This Consolidation?

• Intellectual property lawyers who need to stay abreast of the latest developments in patents
• Intellectual property agents/clerks who must have instant access to pertinent legislation and related material for completing patent applications and processing claims
• Intellectual property trainees/students who need an overview of patent law and practice
• Large business corporations and in-house counsel who need to guard their own patents against infringement
• Canadian Intellectual Property Office, Industry Canada, the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board and the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada who must have instant access to key legislation and material in delivering current programs and services

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Patent Legislation & Commentary, 2010/2011 Edition is your handy portable reference to current patent legislation and related materials. Order your copy today!