The federal and provincial governments offer substantial contributions to eligible companies to offset their costs in Intellectual Property. Perpetual Motion Patents can help you apply for these competitive programs.Read More
The Paris Convention establishes a "right of priority" that provides you with a window to file subsequent applications in other member states. Knowing the deadlines other parts of the treaty is key to an IP strategy.Read More
Anyone wanting to improve their strategic view of IP matters should look at a recent U.S. case involving a plant patent for a commercially important varietal of cherries. See how important it is to keep good records, use the appropriate IP rights, and find the right advisors for your companyRead More
We don’t send you emails demanding immediate payment for a trademark matter. If you get an email like this, even if it uses the name of someone at PMP, then it is probably a scam.Read More
The USPTO has specific and unique practices for formal documents. Understanding these practices and especially the requirements on signatures can save you a lot of time.Read More
The USPTO has announced significant fee increases for your patent applications to take effect in 2025. Many changes are cost adjustments to cover inflation, but others are designed to change your behaviour.Read More
Many organizations have patent notices and many are wrong. In some cases having the wrong patent notice creates a liability. Since these warnings are easy to write and place, most organizations should use them.Read More
Patents are the go-to method for protecting inventions but you have alternatives such as trade secrets, defensive disclosures, and utility models. Also consider filing a patent application with delayed examination.Read More
