Part B - Improving the IPO Tribunal Function The IPO’s tribunal function One of the IPO’s roles is as a tribunal in relation to disputes on issues covering patents, trade marks, and designs. These can be disputes between parties, or between a party and the IPO as part of the application process. Disputes brought to
June 14, 2023 – Gatineau, Quebec – Canadian Intellectual Property Office The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)'s 2021−2022 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament on June 13, 2023. The report highlights CIPO's achievements from the 2021−2022 fiscal year. During this time, CIPO launched new initiatives and resources to modernize its client experience. In 2021, CIPO
February 23, 2023 – Gatineau, Quebec – Canadian Intellectual Property Office The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has released its 2023–2028 Business Strategy, setting the organization's vision and the priorities that will guide us for the next 5 years. This strategy describes how CIPO will foster innovation and competitiveness in Canada by ensuring that the
