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
Legal
The Copyright Modernization Act (Bill C-32) was introduced on June 2, 2010.
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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.
In the News
CIPC in Hill Times: Let's get copyright done right. Read it here.
CIPC member Lorne Lipkus shares tips on avoiding fakes during the holidays. Watch it here.
CIPC sponsors Anti-Fraud and Counterfeiting conference. Read it here.
Web tool aims at stopping payments to rogue websites. Read it here.