Canadian Patent Database
Applies to: All of Canada
Before you start working on an invention, search the Canadian Patent Database containing over 1.9 million patents from 1869 to the present. Save time and money, and avoid duplication of effort by determining if your idea or invention has already been registered in Canada.
You can also use the database to:
- explore new business opportunities through partnerships or licensing
- gather intelligence on competitors
- identify trends in the sector
- find solutions to technical problems
