During these difficult times, IPIC continues to work on getting information to members and the public regarding the impact of the COVID-19 situation on the activities of the Canadian profession and on agency practice in Canada.
At the same time, IPIC is committed to having our staff and volunteers follow the advice of public health officials, at all times. For that reason, IPIC has closed our physical office and have setup work from home arrangements for all staff. While we feel that we are now back to being 100% operational, in light of the circumstances our workload has increased and therefore will do our best to ensure we continue to provide the support and information our members need during this global pandemic in a timely fashion.
IPIC will continue to provide members and the public with access to education and continuing professional development through our virtual events, webinars, courses, and other programs and services that do not require an in-person component. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us at your convenience.
We encourage you all to bookmark and regularly visit this current page ipic.ca/covid-19 for the latest updates and resources to stay informed. IPIC will be posting information on international and domestic office operational announcements, as well as frequently asked questions and answers related to the impacts of those operational announcements. The answers we post will be developed in coordination with the senior leadership of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office, and the relevant IPIC committee experts.
*Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - The Canadian Federal Government tabled (March 24th, 2020) and passed legislation (Bill C-13) An Act respecting certain measures in response to COVID-19. The legislation in Part 12 makes amendments to Section 19 of the Patent Act, to allow the ease of government use of patented inventions for the purposes of dealing with the COVID-19 public health emergency.
*Thursday, March 26, 2020 - IPIC is hosting a webinar entitled COVID-19 & IP Practice: Insurance and Employment Issues on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Click here to learn more or to register.
*Friday, April 3, 2020 - IPIC is hosting a webinar entitled COVID-19 & IP Practice: Designated Days and Extensions of Time in Trademark Opposition and Expungement Proceedings on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Click here to learn more or to register.
*Monday, April 6, 2020 - IPIC hosted a webinar entitled COVID-19 & IP Practice: Designated Days and Extensions of Time in Patent Prosecution. In case you missed it, you can purchase the recording of the webinar here.
CIPO Announcements
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International Updates
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Patent Practice FAQ
Trademark Practice FAQ
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