Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

IPIC is committed to fostering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) within the field of intellectual property. Our journey towards a more inclusive and representative intellectual property community has been marked by significant milestones and accomplishments over the years. Click here to view our accomplishments and check back for information on upcoming projects.

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IPIC2024 St. John's, NL - Spotlight 



Neurodiversity recognizes that all brains function, learn, and process information differently. Learn how a deliberate approach to understanding, supporting, accommodating, and including neurodivergence can have a positive impact in your organization.

Alyssa Gaffen Aitken Klee LLP (Ottawa)
Jason Geary Memorial University of Newfoundland (St. John’s)
Angela Sordi Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP  (Toronto)
Moderator: Scott MacKendrick Bereskin & Parr LLP (Toronto) / Chair, IPIC EDI Committee 

Click Here to Register for IPIC2024 St. John's, NL 

IPIC receives the CSAE Association Centre of Excellence Award!

What an honour to receive the esteemed Canadian Society of Association Executives Association Centre of Excellence Award, recognizing our achievements in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion! IPIC thanks our exceptional team of volunteers, partners, staff, and collaborators who advocate for enduring change in the field of Intellectual Property.

IPIC has been recognized as a finalist for Charity Village's "Best Nonprofit Employer for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" award!

We are honoured to announce that IPIC has been recognized as a finalist for Charity Village's "Best Nonprofit Employer for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" award!
This recognition underscores IPIC's unwavering commitment to advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (EDI) within our organization & the profession. It is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our entire team.
IPIC thanks Charity Village for this recognition, and we're excited to continue our journey towards fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive world. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Focus Group
April 28th 12:00pm - 1:00pm

In early 2023, IPIC shared an overview of participants’ demographic and inclusion results from our first ever Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion survey. Thanks to members of the Canadian IP Profession who participated in the survey, the survey results have provided a useful baseline evaluation that highlights EDI issues and topics that are of interest to you. IPIC will be hosting a focus group with Global Learning Inc., the third-party equity, diversity, and inclusion firm that conducted the survey on our behalf. The focus group will provide those interested with an opportunity to learn more about the survey results.

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IPIC’S Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Survey Overview

IPIC is pleased to share an overview of participants’ demographic and inclusion results from our first ever Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey. Thanks to members of the Canadian IP Profession who participated in the survey, the survey results have provided a useful baseline evaluation that highlights EDI issues and topics that are of interest to you. 

IPIC will be hosting a focus group with Global Learning Inc., the third-party equity, diversity, and inclusion firm that conducted the survey on our behalf. The focus group will provide those interested with an opportunity to learn more about the survey results.

Stay tuned to IP Newsbreak for more information on the focus group including the date and registration. As space is limited, registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

IPIC’S Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Survey Highlights

As part of IPIC's commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) as a Strategic Goal area in IPIC’s 2021-2023 Strategic Plan as well as our EDI project funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada titled Building Back Through Innovation & Increasing Diversity in Canada’s IP Sector, the first ever Diversity, Demographic, and Inclusion Survey. 

The survey results confirmed that IPIC’s commitment to EDI is a priority for our members and the Profession generally. The survey data has also been very helpful in prioritizing the various EDI initiatives that we have planned for 2023. IPIC’s EDI initiatives, including this survey, involve considerations of many issues such as race, indigeneity, socioeconomic status, culture, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, ability, spirituality, language, education, and others.

IPIC's Blueprint for Inclusion: An Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Action Plan

Thank you for your interest in learning more about IPIC’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan and related initiatives. We are pleased to share this information and we invite you to join us on this exciting journey!
IPIC’s approach to EDI is about achieving meaningful engagement leading to positive and lasting change. Supporting an environment of inclusion where everyone feels welcome and can fully participate benefits all members of the IP profession and, ultimately, innovation in Canada.

View the Blueprint here

Acknowledgment
IPIC acknowledges the financial support of Women and Gender Equality Canada