Membership
In the News
A Globe and Mail article on the ethics of Illegal downloading.
Read it here
Time to tackle video-game piracy. An Op Ed from the executive director of The Entertainment Software Association. Read it here
Operation Network Raider results in 30 convictions and 700 seizures with an estimated retail value over $143 Million.
Read the story
Man Sentenced for Selling Phony Goods to Millitary.
Read the story
AFL-CIO Executive Council unanimously supports anti-piracy measures. Read the story
Australia: An Internet service provider cannot be help responsible for illegal movies dowlload by its customers. Read the article
French Culture Minister, Francois Mitterand, commits to stop illegal file-sharing. Read James Gannon's blog. January 27.
Chris Gray was at Ottawa's A news on Monday December 14, talking about counterfeit goods. Watch the clip
Newsbin website liable for copyright infrigement.
Read the Motion Picture association press release.
Intellectual Property Theft Persist in 35 Nations, Imparing US Economic Growth. Read the full story here.
Launch of a new Intellectual Property Development Fund.
Ontario Minister Aileen Caroll announced a $10 million investment in a one-year pilot program to support screen-based companies. More information can be found here.
Events
Press Release
Working Together for Change
As an affiliate of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the CIPC is able to effective lobby the government to ensure the promotion of intellectual property rights while at the same time keeping abreast of the concerns of the Canadian business community. Our membership represents a wide range of Canadian businesses including entertainment, consumer goods, software, electrical, legal professionals, pharmaceuticals and small business enterprises.
By working closely with law enforcement officials and members of the academic community, the CIPC is actively trying to promote better awareness and respect for intellectual property rights within Canada. The CIPC is also engaged on the international level through its participation in international meetings and events, and by working closely with a variety of international organizations. The CIPC works to ensure that IPR remains high on Canada’s policy agenda, both domestic and abroad.
While the Canadian government has begun to address the gaps in Canada IPR regime, much more needs to be done. The CIPC strives for the creation of an IPR environment in which Canadian businesses can prosper and Canadian consumers are safe from the dangers posed by counterfeit goods.
If you are interesting in becoming involved with this initiative, please contact:
Chris Gray
Director, Canadian Intellectual Property Council
613-238-4000 ext. 251
cgray@chamber.ca
