Patent Act

Patent Act

This statute governs matters relating to Patents​ of invention in Canada.

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      Reference to a person can include an individual, partnership, unincorporated association, unincorporated syndicate, unincorporated organization, trust, trustee, executor, administrator or other legal representative.

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