Increased Innovation Through Changes To Canada’s IP Framework – The Government Responds

In March 2013, the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology ("the Standing Committee") tabled its report entitled "Intellectual Property Regime in Canada" in the House of Commons (see " Parliamentary Committee Issues IP-based Recommendations to Promote Innovation | Gowlings Knowledge Centre"). On June 18, 2013, the Government of Canada responded to the report's recommendations. While the response does not commit to taking any concrete actions, the Government has undertaken to consult on certain key issues reflecting its focus on innovation as a key economic component. In particular, the Government undertook to consult on:

1. Changes required to position Canada to be consistent with the Madrid Protocol and the Singapore Treaty;