Canada Business Network Blog

CIPO invites innovative SMEs to participate in roundtable discussions

Seize this opportunity to help improve Canada's intellectual property system. Discussions will be held from November 14 to December 12, 2012.

Exporting? Protect your intellectual property

If you plan to expand your markets, make sure that you know how to protect your creative ideas and designs outside Canada. Safeguard your competitive edge.

Commercializing your concept — Consider your options

Find out about access to various resources such as funding, support and research facilities as you transform your ideas into products for the marketplace.

Using copyrighted works of others

Do you play recorded music, reproduce artwork, or quote literary works? Learn about your obligations when using copyrighted works.

Making your mark in a competitive world

Protect your business' commercially valuable designs or works of authorship by registering for a copyright or trade-mark.

Ontario's economy: Getting creative!

Learn how your Ontario business is a part of Canada's creative economy.

Do you need a patent?

Learn about the benefits of protecting your idea with a patent.

Legal challenges? Maybe a business lawyer can help

Learn about some of the legal issues a business lawyer can help you resolve.

Taking advantage of product licensing

Do you have a brilliant idea for a new product, but not the capacity to bring it to market? Explore product licensing as an option.