CIPO Design Practice Notice - Changes to Recordal Fees

As of May 12, 2008, the Industrial Design office of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has eliminated fees for the recordal of documents, except assignments and licences. The fee of $100 per design will still apply for recordal of assignments and licences. The Industrial Design office has indicated that the purpose of the change is to encourage owners of industrial designs to update ownership information. For the text of the CIPO Practice Notice, see: http://tinyurl.com/6x5xb2 Summary by: Lauren Lodenquai