Canadian Intellectual Property Office
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Archived: 2026-04-23 16:00
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
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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Service interruption – TM e services
(2026-04-17)
Service interruption – Canadian Patents Database (
2026-03-31
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Warning – IP scams:
CIPO is aware of various scam and phishing tactics related to trademarks and other IP rights. Visit our new
IP Scam Awareness Zone
to learn how to recognize and report them.
Latest
Share your feedback: 2026 CIPO Client Satisfaction Survey
Now available: Recorded webinar on standard essential patents and alternative dispute resolution
IP Canada Report 2025 now available
All notices and updates
Not sure where to start with your intellectual property?
Visit IP Central and find out!
Share your feedback: The 2026 CIPO Client Satisfaction Survey is now underway!
On April 26, let’s mark World IP Day by celebrating innovation in sports.
IP rights and services
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.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Updates on trademarks, patents, industrial designs, IP for businesses and CIPO.
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.
Most requested
Next Generation Patents (NGP)
Recognize an IP scam
File a new or amended trademark application
Apply for a patent
Register a copyright
Apply for an industrial design
Contact us
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Send us your feedback
What we are doing
Blog
What you should know about copyright
Behind the scenes at Canada's Patent Office
A look at Canada's footprint in the world of IP
All blog posts
Consultations
Public consultation on the principle of dependency under the Madrid System
Consultation on MOPOP update relating to patentable
subject-matter
All consultations
Statistics
Patents: 2024 to 2025
Trademarks: 2024 to 2025
Industrial designs: 2024 to 2025
Copyright: 2024 to 2025
All statistics
Corporate information
Mandate
Senior management
Legislation
Service performance reporting
Client service standards
All corporate information
Chief Executive Officer
Konstantinos Georgaras
News
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
All news
Features
Plan your IP strategy
Generate a tailored guide with information on what to consider when developing your IP strategy.
Date modified:
2026-02-25
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
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.
Follow:
YouTube
Service interruption – TM e services
(2026-04-17)
Service interruption – Canadian Patents Database (
2026-03-31
)
Warning – IP scams:
CIPO is aware of various scam and phishing tactics related to trademarks and other IP rights. Visit our new
IP Scam Awareness Zone
to learn how to recognize and report them.
Latest
Share your feedback: 2026 CIPO Client Satisfaction Survey
Now available: Recorded webinar on standard essential patents and alternative dispute resolution
IP Canada Report 2025 now available
All notices and updates
Not sure where to start with your intellectual property?
Visit IP Central and find out!
Share your feedback: The 2026 CIPO Client Satisfaction Survey is now underway!
On April 26, let’s mark World IP Day by celebrating innovation in sports.
IP rights and services
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.
Subscribe to our newsletter
Updates on trademarks, patents, industrial designs, IP for businesses and CIPO.
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.
Most requested
Next Generation Patents (NGP)
Recognize an IP scam
File a new or amended trademark application
Apply for a patent
Register a copyright
Apply for an industrial design
Contact us
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
Send us your feedback
What we are doing
Blog
What you should know about copyright
Behind the scenes at Canada's Patent Office
A look at Canada's footprint in the world of IP
All blog posts
Consultations
Public consultation on the principle of dependency under the Madrid System
Consultation on MOPOP update relating to patentable
subject-matter
All consultations
Statistics
Patents: 2024 to 2025
Trademarks: 2024 to 2025
Industrial designs: 2024 to 2025
Copyright: 2024 to 2025
All statistics
Corporate information
Mandate
Senior management
Legislation
Service performance reporting
Client service standards
All corporate information
Chief Executive Officer
Konstantinos Georgaras
News
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
All news
Features
Plan your IP strategy
Generate a tailored guide with information on what to consider when developing your IP strategy.
Date modified:
2026-02-25