Intellectual Property Institute of Canada

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The Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) is the professional association of patent agents, trademark agents, and lawyers practising in all areas of intellectual property (IP) law. Founded in 1926, IPIC has grown to more than 1,700 members, which include practitioners in law firms and agencies of all sizes, sole practitioners, in-house corporate IP professionals, government personnel, a

nd academics. IPIC’s members support the Canadian economy by providing expert services to local, national, and international companies that are developing and growing their businesses. Members’ clients include virtually all types of Canadian businesses, universities, and other institutions that have an interest in IP in Canada or elsewhere, as well as foreign companies that hold IP rights in Canada.

New Webinar - Do Monetary Remedies for Different IP Rights Exist in Separate Universes?This session will explore the key...
06/18/2026

New Webinar - Do Monetary Remedies for Different IP Rights Exist in Separate Universes?

This session will explore the key differences in the treatment of monetary remedies across Canada’s major IP regimes, including entitlement, evidentiary burdens, causation, apportionment, and strategy. Participants will gain practical guidance on advising clients, working effectively with expert and fact evidence, and developing persuasive arguments to maximize or defend monetary awards.

Click here to Register: https://lnkd.in/enxvda68

Register for   on or before August 14, 2026 to take advantage of early bird pricing and save $200 on full registration f...
06/17/2026

Register for on or before August 14, 2026 to take advantage of early bird pricing and save $200 on full registration fees!

Click here to learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/ePnu7rdC

In 2026, the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) proud...

Contempt proceedings are a powerful tool for Canadian courts to enforce their orders and protect the administration of j...
06/16/2026

Contempt proceedings are a powerful tool for Canadian courts to enforce their orders and protect the administration of justice and may arise against parties involved in IP litigation in various ways or even be brought against a lawyer personally. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/esayZQE3

06/11/2026

What does it take to protect originality together?

Behind every protected idea is a community of professionals working collaboratively, sharing insight, and supporting one another. For 100 years, IPIC members have built a strong, connected profession grounded in shared focus and pride.

Watch along as IP professionals Jason Hynes and Alyssa Gaffin discuss how collaboration strengthens innovation across Canada.

As we celebrate a century of protecting originality, we want to hear from you:
What’s one impactful case, invention, or moment in IP that has stayed with you?

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Que faut-il pour protéger ensemble l’originalité?

Derrière chaque idée protégée se trouve une communauté de professionnels qui travaillent en collaboration, partagent leurs connaissances et se soutiennent mutuellement. Depuis 100 ans, les membres de l’IPIC ont bâti une profession forte et soudée, ancrée dans une vision et une fierté communes.

Écoutez les professionnels de la propriété intellectuelle Jason Hynes et Alyssa Gaffin discuter de la manière dont la collaboration renforce l’innovation partout au Canada.

Alors que nous célébrons un siècle de protection de l’originalité, nous aimerions connaître votre avis :
Quel est le cas, l’invention ou le moment qui vous a le plus marqué en matière de propriété intellectuelle?

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06/09/2026

Shared focus. Shared pride. This is what's formed the foundation of the IP community for 100 years.

Want to learn more? Watch for the full feature coming soon.

Protecting the Original. Since 1926.

Join in the centennial celebration at IPIC100.ca



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Une vision commune. Une fierté partagée. C’est ce qui constitue le fondement de la communauté de la propriété intellectuelle depuis 100 ans.

Vous aimeriez en savoir plus? Restez à l’affût du portrait complet à paraître prochainement.

Protéger l’original. Depuis 1926.

Participez aux célébrations du centenaire sur IPIC100.ca

Register for   on or before August 14, 2026 to take advantage of early bird pricing and save $200 on full registration f...
06/02/2026

Register for on or before August 14, 2026 to take advantage of early bird pricing and save $200 on full registration fees for in-person attendance, and a chance to win a FREE 2027 IPIC Membership!
Click here to learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/ePnu7rdC

In 2026, the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) proudly celebrates 100 years of advancing innovation, protecting ideas, and shaping the future ...

05/21/2026

For 100 years, IPIC members have been the advocates behind the ideas, inventions, and creative works that shape our world. From first filings to hard-fought cases, they ensure original ideas get the credit — and protection — they deserve. These are the people who stand up for what's truly original.

In this latest Centennial feature, hear from IPIC members Marion Bailey-Canham and Beatrice Ngatcha, as they reflect on the responsibility, purpose, and legacy of safeguarding innovation.

Protecting the Original. Since 1926.

Find more stories at IPIC100.ca.



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Depuis 100 ans, les membres de l’IPIC défendent les idées, les inventions et les œuvres créatives qui façonnent notre monde. Des premiers dépôts aux litiges âprement disputés, ils veillent à ce que les idées originales obtiennent la reconnaissance – et la protection – qu’elles méritent. Ce sont ces personnes qui défendent la véritable originalité.

Dans notre plus récent article consacré au centenaire, découvrez les témoignages de Marion Bailey-Canham et Beatrice Ngatcha, membres de l’IPIC, partager leurs réflexions sur la responsabilité, la raison d’être et l’héritage de la protection de l’innovation.

Protéger l’original. Depuis 1926.

Découvrez d’autres témoignages sur ipic100.ca/fr.

05/19/2026

For the IP community, protecting originality is both our mission and our legacy.

Our profession is defined by people who stand up for originality and ensure that new ideas get the credit they deserve.

Stay tuned for the full video. In the meantime, who's a professional you admire for their work protecting originality? Tag them in a comment below.

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Pour la communauté de la propriété intellectuelle, protéger l’originalité est à la fois notre mission et notre héritage.

Notre profession se définit par des personnes qui défendent l’originalité et veillent à ce que les nouvelles idées reçoivent la reconnaissance qu’elles méritent.

Restez à l’affût pour la vidéo complète. D’ici là, quel professionnel(le) admirez-vous pour son travail de protection de l’originalité? Identifiez cette personne dans un commentaire ci-dessous.

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This year, IPIC is celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime milestone. Watch our promotional video below to learn how you can jo...
05/15/2026

This year, IPIC is celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime milestone. Watch our promotional video below to learn how you can join this important event! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEsyo2rIJEw&feature=youtu.be

Register for the conference on or before August 14, 2026 to take advantage of early bird pricing and save $200 on full registration fees for in-person attendance, and a chance to win a FREE 2027 IPIC Membership!

Click here to learn more & register: https://conference.ipic.ca/en/

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