I had the honour of representing Canada over the past year on a very ambitious and forward-looking initiative by the International Trademark Association (INTA), which set up three international think…
Tag: CIPO
Patenting to Fight Pandemics: The Canadian Story
This blog was originally published here. COVID-19 first appeared in December 2019. By March 2020, the virus was spreading around the world with increasing speed, leading the World Health Organization to declare…
Recap of IPIC2020 Virtual: Emerging Trends in IP - What Does The Future Hold?
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…
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…