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title: Filing or renewing your IP rights in Canada? Act now before Jan 2024!
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| View in browser August 2023 What you need to know about upcoming changes to fees in Canada On June 1, 2023, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced it will be increasing most of its fees, effective January 1, 2024. The changes will apply to payment schedules outlined in the Patent Rules, Trademarks Regulations, Industrial Design Regulations and Copyright Regulations, among others.   The difference in trademark filing official fees will be a significant 30%, rising from 347.35 CAD to 458 CAD. It is important to note that these costs will still be subject to annual adjustments based on inflation, as per the Service Fees Act, starting from the 2024 calendar year.   The CIPO has stated that these fee adjustments are necessary to account for the growing costs of providing services, fulfilling trade and treaty obligations and addressing technological shortcomings. These modifications also aim to align the CIPO's services with those offered by international counterparts.   Considering the upcoming fee rises, we strongly advise entities with Intellectual Property portfolios in Canada to take advantage of the lower rates before January 1, 2024. This is particularly relevant for entities intending to file trademark applications covering multiple classes or seeking to renew multi-class registrations.   Get in touch with our experts Live Webinar \| August 28 IP in the context of cross-border M&A transactions  The German Trade Office Taipei (AHK Taiwan) has invited Dennemeyer Consulting and Ecovis to share expert insights on the pivotal role of IP in M&A activities. Join us at this live webinar on August 28, 2023, to learn how IP can contribute to better investment decisions. Discover its potential as a value driver and gain an understanding of the impact from a tax perspective.    Sign up now » Podcast Industry trends: patenting activity in the 21st century  A new study from Dennemeyer traces the ups and downs of patenting activity across eight touchstone industries over the last two decades. Tune in for a fascinating discussion as Kim Swanson and Philip Cartlidge share a few of the highlights of this report to uncover the lessons history has to offer and what these trends might mean for the future of innovation.   Listen to the podcast » Dennemeyer Service Elevating the standard: Patent Renewals at Dennemeyer If every renewal provider claims their service is exceptional, it becomes the norm. So, what truly sets Dennemeyer apart? For us, an impressively high client retention rate is the hallmark of high-quality service. We safeguard IP rights with tailored, professional, customer-centric solutions and have been doing so for over 60 years.   If you are already a Patent Renewals client, here is your opportunity to receive a private demonstration of our IP Lounge and Portfolio Management App. Book your session »   Not a client yet? Request more information on how we can help you master portfolio management. Get in touch with our Patent Renewals expert » Service Introduction Trademark Renewals Signature Service  The Signature Service offered by Dennemeyer helps trademark owners reduce their administrative burden associated with mandatory renewal documentation. Find out how you can streamline your process, outsource bureaucratic work and gain efficiencies with our support. Discover the benefits » Blog Brand defense 101: Making the reactive active After establishing a brand, business owners need to start working to maintain it. The most effective form of brand defense is a multi-layered, dynamic arrangement that can act as well as it can react. Shaukat Ali shares his expertise in trademarks, copyrights and anti-counterfeiting to help companies protect their valuable brand assets. Protect your brand » See you at these events Automation Taipei August 23-26 \| Taipei, Taiwan An annual industrial automation and robot exhibition that is one of Asia's largest gatherings of leading global brands. Our colleague, Po Yao Hsu, will represent Dennemeyer at the German Pavilion to share how we can help protect your IP globally. Find out more » China Intellectual Property & Innovation Summit (CIPIS) August 24-25 \| Shenzhen, China CIPIS is one of the influential IP industry events in China. Held for the 16th time, this year's theme is "Global Vision-China Focus". Don't miss the chance to meet with Dennemeyer China team at our exhibition booth. Learn more on WeChat » IP for Startups September 7 \| Singapore Together with A*STAR and Licensing Executive Society (LES) Singapore, we present an impressive expert panel to cover different IP perspectives within the startup sphere. Moderated by Lionel Tan, President of LES Singapore, speakers include Anthony Chow, CEO of iglooco, a successful Singapore startup; Hanno Stegmann, Managing Director & Partner at BCG X; Dr. Cornelia Peuser, experienced IP consultant at Dennemeyer. Sign up now » IPBC Australasia September 7 \| Melbourne, Australia Once again, we are proud to sponsor the 8th edition of IPBC Australasia. Our colleagues Paul Robu and Geordie Oldfield look forward to networking with 150+ corporate IP executives, deal makers, investors, policy experts, and legal professionals in Melbourne. Find out more » Patent and Information Fair & Conference September 13-15 \| Tokyo, Japan Japan's largest exhibition specializing in patent information and IP is back this year at a new venue - Tokyo Big Sight. Our Japan team looks forward to welcoming you to our booth to share our new service offerings and discuss how we can be your reliable partner in the IP world. Find out more » IPO Annual Meeting September 10-12 \| Boston, US The IPO Annual Meeting brings together leading figures in the IP sector for an eclectic program of educational and networking events. Join committee meetings and exhibitions featuring industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest strategies, trends and best practices in IP. Find out more » IP Blog Events & Webinars Podcast Newsletter Archive For more information on how Dennemeyer can help you with your IP strategy, please contact us.   Your Dennemeyer Team Dennemeyer S.A., 55, rue des Bruyères, Howald, 1274, Luxembourg, +352 499841-1 |
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