In parallel with the consultation on the Patent Rules, the CETA Implementation Act will also affect patents by introducing patent term extensions through certificates of supplementary protection (CSPs) for certain pharmaceutical inventions, and an overhauled the patent linkage system. (slaw.ca)
Intellectual property was a contentious issue during negotiations, in particular aspects relating to pharmaceuticals, such as patent term extensions, data protection, and patent / drug approval «linkage» mechanisms. (canadianlawyermag.com)
Under CETA, Canada has already agreed to a two - year patent term extension due to delays caused by the marketing approval process. (canadianlawyermag.com)