Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind:
Inventions, library and artistic works, and symbols, names, images and designs used
in commerce. Learn More

Consumer

Canadian consumers are increasingly at risk from counterfeit goods. Some of these products have been linked to injuries and even death. For the latest advisories and recalls from Health Canada, click here. 

Business

Every year Canadian businesses suffer revenue losses due to the theft of their intellectual property. The CIPC has published an IP Manual to help businesses protect their IP.

International

Across the world countries have started to realize the importance of protecting IPR.
The CIPC is particularly pleased by Canada’s continued participation in the ACTA process. The next meeting will be in hosted in Mexico in January 2010.

 

Legal

The government of Canada has concluded the official consultations on copyright reform. The CIPC applauds this initiative and anxiously awaits the adoption of a copyright bill.