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ARTICLE · 22 NOVEMBER 2018

Canada's New Industrial Design Regime: Canada Joined The Hague System, And More

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Major amendments to Canada's Industrial Design Act (the "Act") came into force on November 5, 2018

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Sean Zhang
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Major amendments to Canada's Industrial Design Act (the "Act") came into force on November 5, 2018. The changes are extensive and significant, with many sections of the Act completely replaced by new provisions and several new sections added. Together with the amendments to the Act, the regulations under the Act are completely new and also came into force the same day. A new Industrial Design Office Practice Manual (IDOP) is also released. The changes are part of Canada's efforts to modernize Canada's industrial design regime.

Many of the changes may significantly change how a design application is filed in Canada and prosecuted in Canada's Industrial Design Officei. Some may have a very direct impact to applicants, as will be discussed below.

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