This article was last updated on
December 23,
2020.
In view of COVID-19, we have compiled a list of important
updates as it relates to the pandemic and its impact on Life
Sciences.
We will continue to update this page as new updates come in:
CIPO COVID-19 updates
Monday August
31, 2020 (see here, our article
here, and FAQs regarding the initial extension).
The
Patent Act was amended on March 25 to expand the
powers of the Commissioner of Patents to authorize use of patented
inventions in specified circumstances to respond to public health
emergencies (see our article
here).
Effective December 14, 2020, the Canadian Trademarks Office