Intellectual property professionals like you are dedicated to helping Canadians keep their ideas secureIntellectual property professionals like you are dedicated to helping Canadians keep their ideas secure

And while you’re supporting the dreams of innovators across the country, the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) is supporting yours.

And while you’re supporting the dreams of innovators across the country, the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) is supporting yours.

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Our members stay ahead in IP Our members stay ahead in IP

As the voice of the IP profession in Canada, IPIC supports its members through:

As the voice of the IP profession in Canada, IPIC supports its members through:

Advocacy
  • Lobbying efforts towards the Government of Canada
  • IP incentives for Canadian businesses
  • Policy shaping to encourage the use of IP
Professional development
  • Discounts on expert-led courses, webinars, and conferences
  • Certification programs for professional designation
  • Errors and omissions insurance
Outreach and awareness
  • Promotional marketing campaigns like “Own It”
  • Exclusive e-newsletters, blogs and academic journals
  • Errors and Omissions insurance
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A network that supports your career A network that supports your career

The IP profession is more than trademarks and patents. It’s a community of IP agents, lawyers and innovators coming together to support what makes Canada great: our ideas. We help Canadian businesses achieve their dreams and inspire others to do the same. Through regular online and in-person networking events, mentorship opportunities, happy hours and conferences, IPIC is connecting the profession from across the country. Together, we are building a promising future for the IP profession.

The IP profession is more than trademarks and patents. It’s a community of IP agents, lawyers and innovators coming together to support what makes Canada great: our ideas. We help Canadian businesses achieve their dreams and inspire others to do the same. Through regular online and in-person networking events, mentorship opportunities, happy hours and conferences, IPIC is connecting the profession from across the country. Together, we are building a promising future for the IP profession.

Our member stories Our member stories

Our members are the backbone of our organization. At IPIC, we understand the value of supporting our members through skill development, current affairs, representation, and forming connections. Don’t just take our word for it – here’s what our members have to say about the benefits of joining IPIC:

Our members are the backbone of our organization. At IPIC, we understand the value of supporting our members through skill development, current affairs, representation, and forming connections. Don’t just take our word for it – here’s what our members have to say about the benefits of joining IPIC:

“My involvement with IPIC has been truly rewarding. My early committee work allowed me to learn from leading practitioners. My involvement progressed to helping draft submissions, then heading a committee which required me to testify before Parliament. I am lucky to be part of a profession where busy people volunteer their time to better shape the intellectual property system. This is all possible because of the vision and coordination of IPIC.”

Patrick Smith

Member since 1995 · IPIC Fellow
Seastone IP LLP

“IPIC membership has given me the opportunity to learn from friends and colleagues across the country.”

Mark Davis

Member since 2000 · IPIC Fellow
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

“I have been an active member of IPIC for most of my career. IPIC has introduced me to many IP colleagues across Canada through committee work. I have enjoyed working with others to bring programming to the IP community. The high-quality educational programs are an important way to stay on top of legal issues. The opportunity to connect and network at the IPIC annual conference is also a highlight.”
Jordana Sanft

Member since 2002 · IPIC Associate
Lenczner Slaght

Building trust in the IP professionBuilding trust in the IP profession

As part of its mandate to build trust in IP, IPIC recently advocated for the creation of a self-regulatory body for the profession: the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA). Independent from IPIC, CPATA is responsible for ensuring IP professionals meet the College’s standards for competence and ethics, issuing patent or trademark licenses, setting ethical and practice standards, and supporting equity and diversity in Canadian innovation.

As an IPIC member, you’ll benefit from resources, connections, and industry expertise to support your ability to follow the College’s guidelines. Our purpose is supporting our members through this fast-moving area of law, while providing opportunities, learning experience, and mentorship to help IP professionals succeed while upholding regulatory practices.

As part of its mandate to build trust in IP, IPIC recently advocated for the creation of a self-regulatory body for the profession: the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents (CPATA). Independent from IPIC, CPATA is responsible for ensuring IP professionals meet the College’s standards for competence and ethics, issuing patent or trademark licenses, setting ethical and practice standards, and supporting equity and diversity in Canadian innovation.

As an IPIC member, you’ll benefit from resources, connections, and industry expertise to support your ability to follow the College’s guidelines. Our purpose is supporting our members through this fast-moving area of law, while providing opportunities, learning experience, and mentorship to help IP professionals succeed while upholding regulatory practices.
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  • Teaching the next generationTeaching the next generation

    Intellectual Property Law professors and other academics can use findings from IPIC’s Canadian Intellectual Property Review and other academic resources to keep their curricula up-to-date and encourage critical thinking for students of IP.

    Intellectual Property Law professors and other academics can use findings from IPIC’s Canadian Intellectual Property Review and other academic resources to keep their curricula up-to-date and encourage critical thinking for students of IP.

  • Not just for IP agents and lawyersNot just for IP agents and lawyers

    Anyone interested in IPIC’s objectives can apply for an Affiliate Membership. Certification programs are also available for those who assist IP agents or lawyers in their practice, successful candidates can earn professional designations as a Certified Canadian Patent Administrator (CCPA) or Certified Canadian Trademark Administrator (CCTA).

    Anyone interested in IPIC’s objectives can apply for an Affiliate Membership. Certification programs are also available for those who assist IP agents or lawyers in their practice, successful candidates can earn professional designations as a Certified Canadian Patent Administrator (CCPA) or Certified Canadian Trademark Administrator (CCTA).

  • Staying ahead in the professionStaying ahead in the profession

    IPIC supports its members from the start of their careers to beyond their retirement. No matter what stage of their career, IPIC members can stay ahead by taking advantage of our professional development opportunities including webinars, training courses and tutorials, and through networking opportunities.

    IPIC supports its members from the start of their careers to beyond their retirement. No matter what stage of their career, IPIC members can stay ahead by taking advantage of our professional development opportunities including webinars, training courses and tutorials, and through networking opportunities.

  • Making connectionsMaking connections

    Patent agents, trademark agents, and lawyers can network with innovators, entrepreneurs, business owners and other IP professionals from across the country at IPIC member events, including IPIC’s annual conference. IPIC members benefit from connections with industry experts and policy decision makers.

    Patent agents, trademark agents, and lawyers can network with innovators, entrepreneurs, business owners and other IP professionals from across the country at IPIC member events, including IPIC’s annual conference. IPIC members benefit from connections with industry experts and policy decision makers.

Join the IPIC communityJoin the IPIC community

Be part of a community that supports your career goals. Join your fellow IP experts as an IPIC member today.

Be part of a community that supports your career goals. Join your fellow IP experts as an IPIC member today.
Become an IPIC member Renew your IPIC membership

Our missionOur mission

The mission of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada is to enhance our members’ expertise as trusted intellectual property advisors, and to shape a policy and business environment that encourages the development, use, and value of intellectual property.

The mission of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada is to enhance our members’ expertise as trusted intellectual property advisors, and to shape a policy and business environment that encourages the development, use, and value of intellectual property.
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