Entering the National Phase of the PCT in Canada

Time limit: 30 months from earliest priority date.

Late entry may be effected up to 42 months from the earliest priority date (requires additional $200 government fee).

No excess claim fees in Canada.

Substantive examination may be delayed by up to five years from the filing date.

Documents Required:

- Copy of the application as published and sequence listing in computer-readable form.

- Assignment or other title document transferring ownership from the inventor(s) to the applicant and covering rights in Canada. A copy is acceptable as long as the original document was witnesses or notarized.

- Copy of the International Search Report (ISR), written opinion and any reply thereto would be helpful.

- Translation into English or French of the published application and any amendments filed under Articles 19 and/or 34.

- Names and addresses of all inventors and applicants.

An applicant who does not reside or carry on business at a specific address in Canada must appoint a representative and patent agent residing or carrying on business at a specified address in Canada. 

Mario D. Theriault & Company would be pleased to be your patent agent and representative in Canada.  Please contact us for a cost estimate for entering the National Phase in Canada or if you have any questions.

Email: mario@patentway.com