Category: Canada

The gig economy is based on temporary and freelance work, or short-term contracts. As a gig worker, your contract services may range from a small task to a highly specialized service. What is a gig worker considered? Gig workers are independent contractors, online platform workers, contract firm workers, on-call workers, and temporary workers. Gig workers […]

20 years. Patent protection applies in the country or region that issues the patent. In Canada, a patent lasts for 20 years from the date that you file it. Can you renew a patent after 20 years in Canada? A patent term cannot be extended in Canada. Considerations for patent owners and licensees. When a […]

Patent term in Canada. A patent term cannot be extended in Canada. How do I renew a patent after 20 years? Hence, the life span for a patent in India is 20 years from the date of filing the patent application. You simply cannot extend the life of the patent. After its lifespan expires, the […]

From: Employment and Social Development Canada The Employment Insurance (EI) program provides temporary income support to unemployed workers while they look for employment or to upgrade their skills. How does employment insurance work in Canada? Employment Insurance (EI) provides regular benefits to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, […]

File a Canadian patent application: Before you start Before you start. Get a filing date. Complete your application. Submit the completed application. Request examination. Examination and allowance or rejection. Pay the final fee. Download your patent. How much does a design patent cost in Canada? Basic Fee. 2022 fee: if received before October 3, 2022 […]

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office of Industry Canada. The protection of intellectual property is primarily a federal responsibility and is the subject of four principal federal statutes: Patent Act, Trademarks Act, Copyright Act, and Industrial Design Act. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office of Industry Canada administers these statutes. Who approves patents in Canada? To apply […]

61.50 percent Related Last Unit Employment Rate 61.50 percent Average Hourly Earnings 32.85 CAD Non Farm Payrolls 17689.00 Thousand Wage Growth 3.50 percent How much of Canada’s population is employed? The number of employed people of Canada was forecast to continuously increase between 2022 and 2023 by in total 0.2 million people (+1.02 percent).Canada: Employment […]

In 2020, about 3.9 million people aged 16 years and older were employed on a full-time basis in Ontario.Number of full-time workers in Canada in 2020, by province (in 1,000s) Characteristic Number of workers in thousands Ontario 3,905 Quebec 2,335 British Columbia 1,325 How many people work full-time in Canada? 15.4 million peopleIn 2021, about […]

No, a prototype is not required to file a patent application. However, as a description of the invention which enables a person of skill in the field of the invention is required, you will need to have developed your invention to the point where you are able to provide such an enabling description. Can you […]

Canada’s Food Guide emphasizes a healthy eating pattern. There are two central messages: Consume a diet that consists mainly of plant foods (e.g., fruit, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, lentils, soy). Choose whole foods and minimally processed foods often. What does Canada’s Food Guide recommend? Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods […]