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Provisional Patent Applications: An Early Filing Date Is Only as Good as the Disclosure

August 26, 2026

For many inventors and companies, provisional patent applications can be appealing. Their relatively informal filing process can keep costs lower while providing valuable time to further refine an invention or assess its commercial viability. More importantly, filing a provisional application can…

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Cost-Effective Strategy for AI Patents in Canada

September 23, 2025

When global innovators think about patent strategy, cost is always top of mind.  Many assume that filing for AI patents in Canada adds significant expense.  In practice, Canada offers one of the most flexible and cost-effective systems for extending protection to a G7 jurisdiction. By combining…

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