Canada's new patent claim fee rules: alternative embodiments within single claim – part two

Amendments to the Canadian Patent Rules introducing excess claim fees will come into force soon. There are three possible approaches for minimising the number of claims and associated excess claim fees: cancelling claims, making use of multiply-dependent claims and consolidating the subject matter of separate claims as alternatives within a single claim. This article is part of a series of articles discussing options and best practices for minimising claim fees under the new rules.

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