Previous Next Summary Introduction Part I: Fees related to the implementation of the Patent Law Treaty A) How will implementing the Patent Law Treaty (PLT) impact the Canadian Intellectual Property Office's (CIPO's) patent schedule of fees? Patent Law Treaty (PLT) Changes to Canada's patent regime triggered by the PLT Extension of time limits B) How did CIPO establish the late fees? Revenue neutrality principle Preservation of safety net benefits and promotion of behaviours that support market certainty C) Fee-for-service proposal Impact assessment Part II: Changes to fee-related services A) How will implementing the Economic Action Plan 2015 Act, No. 1impact CIPO's patent chedule of fees? B) How did CIPO modify its services? Preserving service offerings, improving market certainty, and reducing application pendency Correction of errors Amendment after allowance C) Fee for service proposal Corrections of errors Amendment after allowance Impact assessment Correction of errors Amendment after allowance Other requirements of the User Fees Act International comparisons Late payment fees Corrections of errors Amendment after allowance Service standards Late payment fees New proposed standards (not including postal delivery times, when applicable) Corrections of errors Amendment after allowance What's next Previous Next
