Intellectual property has been recognized as the economic currency of the future and is critical to innovation and prosperity. In the current economic climate, the proper protection of intellectual property rights is crucial for Canadian business and the Canadian economy. The theft of intellectual property rights costs the Canadian economy billions of dollars every year and the influx of counterfeit and pirated goods puts the health and safety of Canadians at risk.
What is Intellectual Property
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.
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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
World Anti-counterfeiting day highlights IP crime threats.
CIPC welcomes focus on intellectual property rights in the Throne Speech
Canadian Intellectual Property Council welcomes the EU's ratification of WIPO treaties.
Canadian Chamber Welcomes Government Action to Protect Intellectual Property Rights
Canadian Intellectual Property Council Pleased With Introduction of Copyright Bill
Chris's blog
Submission on a Digital Economy Strategy
CIPC 's submission to Industry Canada's public consultation.
Read it here.
Intellectual Property Seminar
The CIPC and ICC-BASCAP hosted a Seminar on Intellectual Property, Innovation and Economic Growth on June 22 in Toronto. Heritage Minister James Moore gave the keynote address during lunch.
Click here to watch the speech.
For the speakers presentations:
Click here for Jean Rozwadowski's presentation on the impact of counterfeiting on the G20 countries.
Click here for George Barker's presentation on the role of patents in investments.
Click here for Sylvie Forbin's presentation on Internet piracy.
Winners of The REEL challenge Contest
Aspiring filmmakers produced short film on the importance of copyright protection.
Watch the winning films.
ACTA draft text released.
Read it here.
Read the government news release.
OECD counterfeiting report
Barry Sookman, one of Canada's leading practioners in copyright, intellectual property, internet and e-commerce law has written a great posting on his blog regarding the OECD's recent report on counterfeiting and piracy and supporting the CIPC's A Time for Change report.
Canadian and US Chamber letter to Leaders
The Canadian and US Chambers sent a joint letter to President Obama and Prime Minister Harper on Sept. 11/09 outlining important issues in our bilateral relationship. The protection of intellectual property rights in highlighted in this letter. letter to Obama and Harper
Legal
The Copyright Modernization Act (Bill C-32) was introduced on June 2, 2010.
Read the CIPC press release
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Letter from the Chair of the CIPC to the Industry and Heritage Ministers
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 round of negociations will take place in Switzerland in June 2010.