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The Canadian cannabis industry has grown dramatically Additionally, novel methods for processing and modifying
since recreational cannabis was legalized in Canada in cannabis plants can be patented. Novel and non-
2018. As the industry continues to mature, differentiation obvious methods for making recombinant cannabis
may become increasingly important. One key plants, producing dried cannabis pellets, or extracting
differentiator for players in the industry may be intellectual oils or active agents (e.g., cannabinoids) from cannabis
property (IP). Some of Canada’s largest cannabis plants can be patented. The number of Canadian patent
companies have reported spending millions on acquiring applications published including a claim reciting the term
companies with well-developed patent portfolios. Also, cannabinoid or a specific cannabinoid has exploded –
cannabis patenting is prolific with over 2,000 patent about 50 applications were published in 2011 and over
applications filed in Canada alone. Companies entering 500 in 2019 . Enersol inc
this growing field with technological innovations should
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portfolio. cannabis-derived components can also be patented e.g.
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A patent portfolio can provide several tangible benefits. cannabis-infused beverages, patches for transdermal pouvons vous conseiller sur les différents types de systèmes d’humidification qui
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generate an increased return on investments in research devices (e.g. vaporizers) can also be patented.
and development, can be leveraged to encourage Of the more than 2,000 patent applications filed in
collaborations with other companies or encourage a third- Canada for cannabis-related inventions that are presently
party company to license or acquire a company’s patents published, about 700 were filed in the last 3 years,
or even the company.
which due to the 18-month post-filing publication delay EduCanNation Cannabis Education
A patent grants its owner up to a 20-year monopoly on associated with patent applications, is likely to be a gross
excluding others from making, using, and selling the underestimate. The Canadian cannabis market and its IP A Canadian non-profit organization devoted to improving the quality of cannabis
subject matter claimed in the patent, and empowers landscape is developing rapidly and companies entering education & care across our nation. Connecting and fostering a community of
the owner to sue unauthorized parties using, making, it would be wise to consider staking their claim where cannabis educators from diverse backgrounds and practices, healthcare providers,
or selling the protected subject matter for patent possible. and industry leaders and experts who collaborate to advance cannabis research,
infringement. Companies entering the cannabis market knowledge, and policies. Together we can improve the patient experience and the
should consider the IP landscape to avoid infringing health and safety of all Canadians in regards to cannabis.
existing rights and identify where patentable innovation
real estate may be available.
Although higher lifeforms, including plants, are not
patentable in Canada, patenting certain aspects of a
cannabis plant can be leveraged to protect innovative
plant technologies. For example, recombinant cannabis
cells, and isolated or modified cannabis macromolecules
can be protected by patents. Granted patents claiming Exceltec Canada Inc
these aspects would be expected to protect against a
third party using or selling seeds or plants containing Nos logiciels et solutions d’automatisation des serres aident à obtenir une
the recombinant cells or macromolecules. Further, it is meilleure récolte tout en économisant du temps précieux aux cultivateurs. Nos
possible to claim non-viable cannabis plant material, e.g. Carmela De Luca, Associée/Partner Alissa Hyppolite, Avocat/Associate trois principales solutions sont les systèmes Fertigation ManagerTM, Climate
B.Sc.(Sc.bioméd.), J.D.
pellets, combustible products, etc. B.Sc. (Biochem), Ph.D. (Exp Med), J.D. B.Sc. (Biomed. Sci.)(Hons.), J.D. ManagerTM et Ozone Pro Water TreatmentTM. Ces produits sont conçus pour
Bereskin & Parr S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l.
Bereskin & Parr S.E.N.C.R.L., s.r.l./LLP aider les propriétaires de serres à maximiser le rendement des cultures, à gérer les
coûts énergétiques et à conserver l’eau et les engrais.
[1] Based on a keyword search of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) patent databases searching title, abstract or claims for (cannab* or
marij* or tetrahydrocannabinol), performed April 23, 2021.
[1] Based on a key word search of the PatSnap patent databases searching claims for (c annabinoid or tetrahydrocannabinol or THC or cannabidiol or
CBD or cannabidiolic, or CBDA), performed April 23, 2021 .

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