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QUESTION: How Long is a Patent Effective?
TOPIC: Patents
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The life of a patent in Canada is 20 years from the date the application was first filed. Payment of maintenance fees throughout the life of the patent is also required to keep it in force.

Source: http://strategis.gc.ca

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