IPIC Congratulates New Certified Canadian Patent Administrators!
IPIC wishes to extend its congratulations and recognition to the applicants who successfully passed the Patent Administrator Exam earlier this winter and have been awarded...
Black History Month IPIC Member Spotlight - Ismaël Coulibaly
In celebration of Black History Month throughout February IPIC will be highlighting leaders in the #IP profession through a series of Member Spotlights. The spotlights...
Black History Month IPIC Member Spotlight - Jillian Carter
In celebration of Black History Month throughout February IPIC will be highlighting leaders in the #IP profession through a series of Member Spotlights. The spotlights...
IPIC and IP Osgoode Announce 15th Annual Canadian IP Writing Challenge
The Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and IP Osgoode are delighted to announce our 2023 Canadian writing challenge in intellectual property law. Our goal is to...
Results Are In: IPIC's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Survey!
IPIC is pleased to share some highlights from our first ever Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey conducted this year. A huge thank you to members of the Canadian IP...
Branding in the Metaverse: The Rise in NFT Trademark Applications and Best Practices to Protect your Brand
The Anti-Counterfeiting Committee is excited to bring to IPIC's Unscr IP ted Blog a series of articles related to the evolving digital landscape, highlighting non-fungible...
A Reflection on Nice Classification in 2022 and The Coming-Into Force of the 12th EditionA Reflection on Nice Classification in 2022 and The Coming-Into Force of the 12th Edition
At the 32nd Session of the Nice Committee of Experts it was confirmed that the 12th Edition of the Nice Classification will come into force this January 1, 2023. This new...
Business Development Opportunity for IPIC Members - IP Assist: Introduction to Intellectual Property (IP) for Innovative Unrepresented SMEs
IPIC continues to seek member participation in its IP Assist program, a partnership with the National Research Council’s (NRC) Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)...
IPIC Announces Inclusive Rebrand of Former Young Practitioners Group (YPC) and Launch of NEW Networking Group!
IPIC knows that to best promote EDI practices one must lead by example, for this reason, in collaboration with the members of the Committee formerly known as the IPIC Young...
IPIC Sole and Small Practice Community Succession Planning Survey - Survey Closes Nov 30 at Noon ET
** Please note for those who have already completed the survey, based on feedback, we have included two additional questions (29 and 30) at the end of the survey. Please feel...
Mediation and Arbitration: Break Free of Covid-19 and Quebec Bill 96 Restraints
Most people today, when caught in a commercial dispute that they can’t resolve by themselves, turn to a respected impartial person to settle the matter. In days of old, that...
IPIC Honoured with Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) Award!
Last week in Halifax IPIC was honoured with an Award of Distinction: Excellence from the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) for its ‘ Your profession. Our...
Upholding the validity of IP small claims
Intellectual property rights are only meaningful if they can be enforced. But litigation is expensive and complex. Where does this leave rights owners dealing with...
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) Gather and Celebrates Exceptional Members During First In-Person Conference and Gala in Three Years
Yesterday Friday September 30th the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) wrapped up its first in-person Conference in nearly three years, IPIC 2022. IPIC’s annual...
IPIC Announces Leonora Hoicka as the Recipient of the Member of Distinction Award
The IPIC Member of Distinction Award aims to recognize IP professionals who have made a significant contribution to the Institute over at least 20 consecutive years. The...
IPIC Announces Paul V. Lomic as the Recipient of the Outstanding Contribution Award
IPIC’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Paul V. Lomic is this year's recipient of the Institute’s Outstanding Contribution Award. Paul received the award on...
IPIC Announces Tamara Céline Winegust as Recipient of the Roger T. Hughes Future Leader Award
The Roger T. Hughes Future Leader Award is given to a young professional/future leader member of IPIC who has made significant contributions to an IPIC Committee, Community,...
IPIC Congratulates this Year’s Foundation Award Winners
Patent and Trademark Institute Education Foundation is a registered charity managed by IPIC that awards prizes to the candidates who obtain the highest marks in the patent...
IPIC Members Elect New Board of Directors for 2022-2023
At IPIC’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday, September 29, 2022 in Whistler, members voted in a new IPIC Board of Directors for 2022-2023. The Board is composed of nine...
Tim Lowman Elected IPIC's President and Chair of the Board for 2022-2023!
The Board of Directors of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) is pleased to announce the election of Tim Lowman as its new President and Chair of the Board...