Which statement best describes a distinguishing feature of Canada's patent regime?
A) It is a 'first to invent' system.
B) It is a 'first to use' system.
C) It is a 'first to file' system.
D) It is a collective commons system.

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Canada's patent regime is a 'first to file' system, meaning that the right to a patent for an invention goes to the first person to file an application for it, rather than the first person to invent it. This system encourages prompt and early filing of patent applications.

Which Statement Best Describes a Distinguishing Feature of Canada's Patent