This case brings to light and reaffirms crucial points, including: the true and proper inventor of an invention is the person who conceives the idea that gives rise to an invention and sets the conception into a practical shape;[5] limitation periods do not apply to declarations under section 52 of the Patent Act; and general releases may not prevent records before the Canadian patent office from being altered. [1] Patent Act, RSC 1985, c P-4.[2] Calwell Fishing Ltd v… [read post]