The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is a special operating agency of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. We deliver intellectual property (IP) services in Canada and educate Canadians on how to use IP more effectively.
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Trademarks
Trademarks database, application process, fees, trademark agents, forms and the goods and services manual
Patents
Patents database, application process, fees, patent agents, forms and expedited examination
Trademarks Opposition Board
Opposition, section 45 expungement and objection proceedings
Copyright
Copyrights database, copyright registration, fees and forms
Industrial designs
Industrial designs database, application process, fees and forms
Intellectual property databases
Canadian IP databases and downloadable bulk data
Services for patent and trademark agents
Information on online statements, opening a deposit account, and IP legislation and resources
Integrated circuit topographies
Integrated circuit topography registration, fees and forms
Education, tools, and resources
Learn about trademarks
Educational content such as e-learning modules, fact sheets, infringement information, international resources and more.
Learn about copyright
Educational content such as e-learning modules, fact sheets, infringement information, international resources and more.
Learn about patents
Educational content such as e-learning modules, fact sheets, infringement information, international resources and more.
Learn about industrial designs
Educational content such as e-learning modules, fact sheets, infringement information, international resources and more.
Learn about other types of IP
Learn about plant breeder's rights, trade secrets and special IP topics.
Stop IP infringement
Learn about IP infringement and alternative methods to resolve IP disputes.
Your IP abroad
Learn about protecting and developing your IP abroad.
Manage and commercialize your IP
Marketing your ideas, building an IP strategy, financing, loans and other resources for small businesses.
IP resources and financing
Discover the IP Village and Canadian resources and funding for businesses and EDI groups.
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Events, seminars and webinars
Upcoming seminars, webinars, information sessions and event appearances.
Publications
List of all CIPO publications.
IP podcast, case studies and blog
Canadian IP Voices podcast, case studies, success stories, blog posts and more informational materials.
Contact an IP professional
Information on registered IP agents, IPIC, IP advisors, the Speaker's Bank and the Client Service Centre.
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Sweet (GCKey service) class action:
On , the Federal Court will hold a hearing to decide whether it will approve a proposed settlement agreement in the Sweet Class Action. Learn more about the proposed settlement.
