00000nam 2200000zi 4500 9.886434 CaOODSP 20221107171422 m o d f cr |n||||||||| 200427e199103##quc|||| o f00| 0|eng d CaOODSP eng rda CaOODSP n-cn--- RG43-45/1991E-PDF Hughes, Roger T., 1941- author. Report on the appropriateness of legislation protecting functional objects / by Roger T. Hughes, Hugues G. Richard.. [Gatineau, Québec] : [Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada], March 1991. 1 online resource (40 pages) text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Digitized edition from print [produced by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada]. "This Report examines the question as to whether it is appropriate that Canada adopt legislation for the protection of the shape and design of objects that are largely if not entirely functional but do not have the necessary attributes as to patentability. It is the recommendation of the authors of this Report that, in view of the lack of specific treaty obligations, the lack of an international consensus and in view of the lack of any clear demand from the business community, there is no need for Canada, at present, to move to adopt such legislation"--Abstract. Patent laws and legislation Canada. Brevets d'invention Droit Canada. Canada. Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada, issuing body. PDF 1.12 MB https://publications.gc.ca/collections/collection_2021/isde-ised/RG43-45-1991-eng.pdf