Keywords
patentability of electromagnetic and acoustic signals, Harvard Mouse
Abstract
The issue of the patentability of electromagnetic and acoustic signals has not been litigated in Canada. If, however, the issue does come forward for litigation, Canadian courts may decide differently than their American colleagues did. The Supreme Court of Canada’s ‘Harvard Mouse’ decision shows that the Canadian law on patentable subject matter differs from American law. Under the Canadian definition of manufacture, electromagnetic and acoustic signals could constitute patentable subject matter.
Recommended Citation
Natalie Raffoul, "The patentability of electromagnetic and acoustic signals in Canada" (2010) 7:1 CJLT.
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