Manual of Patent Office Practice
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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s Manual of Patent Office Practice. The current 1998 edition, updated to December 2009, is a guide for patent applicants and holders, outlining the rules patent examiners usually follow. Courts often look at the Manual when considering disputes but are not bound by it. The Manual is available for download from CIPO’s website.