Indigenous IP, computer-generated artwork and CIPO practice updates — This year’s IPIC annual conference had it all. Introduction Every year, the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) hosts a national…
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Impact of COVID-19 on Intellectual Property system in Canada
Flexibility Demonstrated by IP Offices due to COVID19: As current and prospective intellectual property (IP) owners around the world continue to find themselves in a difficult situation as a result…
International IP protection made easier: Learn about the Five IP Treaties that Canada has joined
For Canadian businesses looking to enter new global markets or expand their presence in them, the Government of Canada’s implementation of five international treaties will help. The Canadian Intellectual Property…
A Whirlwind Tour of IP’s Inner Workings; my time at CIPO
My placement at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) provided me with a productive and engaging experience. It consisted of a tour of the different branches at CIPO, which was…
#WorldIPDay Spotlight on Darlene Carreau and @CIPO_Canada's Client-Centric Approach to Increasing IP literacy in Canada and Ensuring Easier Access to IP Services
Since December 2015, Darlene Carreau has been serving as the Director General of Business Services at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). The Business Services Branch (BSB) is responsible for…
IP Intensive: Just Like a Kid in a Candy Store – Ten Short Weeks at the Canadian Intellectual Property Office
I admit I was a little anxious about spending ten weeks in Ottawa Hull. The experience of staying in Hull is a story in its own right, so the first…