Canada

PCT - NATIONAL PHASE ENTRY

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 30 months - 42 months (additional fee for late entry)

Language: English or French

Translation: A translation is required if the application enters the national phase before the international application is published.

Charge for Excess Claims: Fees for excess pages in excess of 100 must be paid within six months of the notice of allowance.

Examination Request: Reduced by 75% if the international search was by CIPO; small entity reductions available.

Required Documents: International Application (if before publication); Declaration of entitlement or legal representation; Appointment of agent if not the inventor.

Annuities: Due at entry into the national phase or up to 42 months from the priority date with additional fees.

PARIS CONVENTION - DIRECT FILING

Patent Term: 20 Years

Deadline: 12 months from the priority date

Language: English or French

Translation: Consistent language throughout the application

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: N/A

Required Documents: Request to grant a patent; name and address of the applicant and patent agent; documentation describing the invention; filing fee; small entity declaration if applicable.

Annuities: N/A

DESIGN APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 Years

Deadline: 6 months from the date of registration

Language: English or French

Translation: Translation required if the application is not in English or French.

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: N/A

Required Documents: Request to register a design; drawings or photographs; filing fee.

Annuities: Annuity fees apply.

TRADEMARK APPLICATION

Patent Term: 10 Years

Deadline: None (renewable every 10 years)

Language: English or French

Translation: N/A

Charge for Excess Claims: N/A

Examination Request: N/A

Required Documents: Name of applicant; address; trademark representation; description of wares/services; date of first use or making known; if applicable, foreign registration/application number.

Annuities: N/A