Canada

Patent Rules (SOR/96-423)

Year of current version:	2011
Date of entry into force of original text:	October 1, 1996
Date of Text (Issued):	August 28, 1996
Type of Text:	Implementing Rules/Regulations
Subject Matter:	Industrial Property, IP Regulatory Body, Patents (Inventions), Transfer of Technology
Notes:	The Patent Rules was last amended on March 3, 2011. This consolidated version of the Patent Rules incorporates all the amendments up to 2011. Source: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-96-423/
Available Texts:
English	Patent Rules (SOR/96-423) (Version with Automatic Translation Tool)
French	Règles sur les brevets (DORS/96-423)
Related Legislation:	Relates to Patent Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. P-4) (CA068)
Historical Versions:	Supersedes Patent Rules (SOR/96-423) (CA069) Rules Respecting the Patent Act (CA008)
WIPO Lex No.:	CA124