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ARTICLE · 08 MAY 2025
Listing Date Is Confirmed As Key Date For Addressing Patents Under PMNOC Regulations
Gilbert's LLP
In two recent decisions, the Federal Court ruled that the critical date for determining which patents must be addressed under the PMNOC Regulations is the date a patent is actually listed by the Minister on the Patent Register—not the date it was submitted for inclusion. A second person need not address patents that were submitted but not yet listed as of the date of their ANDS.
CanadaIntellectual Property
