Stricter examination requirements in Canada

30-11-2009

Katie Wang

Two pharmaceutical cases highlight recent developments in Canadian patent law relating to duty of candour during patent prosecution and patent claim construction, says Katie Wang.

Two pharmaceutical cases highlight recent developments in Canadian patent law relating to duty of candour during patent prosecution and patent claim construction, says Katie Wang.

Duty of candour

A recent case from the Federal Court in Canada has highlighted the importance of duty of candour during prosecution and closely scrutinising the file wrapper in assessing patent validity.


Canada, Federal Court, patent validity, pharmaceuticals

WIPR