Industry Canada considers a product new only:
A)for a period of six months.
B)for a period of twelve months.
C)until a similar product is introduced by a competitor.
D)until a newer version of the same product is produce

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Industry Canada considers a product new for a period of twelve months from the date it was first sold in Canada. This is known as the "newness period" and during this time the product can be registered for intellectual property protection such as patents. After twelve months, the product is no longer considered new and cannot be registered as a new invention.

Industry Canada Considers a Product New Only