Patents In Canada: A Practical Guide For Foreign Businesses

Who this is for: Patent counsel, CTOs, and IP managers at foreign companies with technology, life sciences, clean tech, software, or AI innovations who need Canadian patent protection as part of their North American or global IP strategy. While the Canadian patent regime is broadly familiar to foreign practitioners, several aspects of Canadian law and practice differ materially from the U.S. and European frameworks. These differences can affect patentable subject matter, prosecution strategy, claim drafting, deadline management, patent term adjustment, enforcement, and overall portfolio costs. As a result, decisions that are appropriate in other jurisdictions may not always produce the desired outcome in Canada.