Note: Does a patent in Canada protect rights in other countries? No. Patent laws are national so you must obtain a patent in each country in which you want protection. Did you know that 95% of Canadian patents and 40% of US patents were granted to foreign nationals?
Canadian Intellectual Property Office
English/French language The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a Special Operating Agency (SOA) associated with Industry Canada, is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canada. CIPO's areas of activity include: patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, and integrated circuit topographies.- Canadian Patent Law
The Manual of Patent Office Practice (MOPOP) is maintained to ensure that it reflects the latest developments in the Canadian patent laws and practices.
Patent and Trademark Databases
If your idea has ever been patented before, you will not eligible for a patent. While hiring a professional is recommended an inventor should do at least preliminary search themselves and if capable a complete search. One purpose of a trademark search is to determine if someone has already trademarked your intended mark.- Search Engine for Canadian Patents
This database lets you access over 75 years of patent descriptions and images. You can search, retrieve and study more than 1,400,000 patent documents. - International Patent Searches
- Search Engine for Canadian Trademarks
The search result(s) will contain the Trade-mark, Status, Application number, and Registration number (if it exists) of the document. - International Trademark Searches
Patent Classification
Patent classification is a numbered filing system that helps manage the huge databases of patents. Patents are assigned a class number and name (not to be mistaken for issue number) based on what type of invention it is. Since 1978 Canada has used the International Patent Classification (IPC) which is maintained by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), one of 16 specialised agencies of the United Nations.Support, Funding & Awards - National
- Industry Canada
Programs and Services — By Subject - Canadian Technology Network
If you run a small or medium-sized technology related business in Canada, the Canadian Technology Network can give you access to a wide range of technology and related business assistance through a cross-country network of advisors. - Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
IRAP has four main components:- Technology Expertise and Advisory Services
- Financial Assistance for R&D activities
- Networking
- Partnerships
- Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation
Awards by nomination Canadians who have demonstrated recent innovative talent in developing and successfully marketing a new concept, process or procedure, may be eligible for one of these awards: Principal Award ($100,000), Award of Distinction ($25,000), Innovation Awards (2 at $10,000).
