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It is with profound sadness that we share with our members the passing of our dear friend, Shelley Jones. Shelley was an IPIC Fellow and longtime member of the institute for over 22 years, a former member of the IPIC team, and our ongoing EDI Project Consultant. In every capacity and in every role she took on she soared and led by example with grace, professionalism, and optimism. Optimism, that along with her kind spirit, were contagious and an inspiration to all those around her.

The IP Village is bringing together leading experts in intellectual property (IP) for their latest joint initiative, the IP Insights panel series! The IP Village is a collaboration of Canada's leading IP organizations. IPIC is thrilled to be part of this important initiative to increase IP awareness, education and use in Canada alongside the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Global Affairs Trade Commissioner Service (GAC–TCS), the National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

The Roger T. Hughes Future Leader Award is given to an emerging leader/future leader and member of IPIC who has made significant contributions to an IPIC Committee, Community, or other substantial IPIC initiative during the past year. The individual will have demonstrated significant leadership, commitment, and dedication to increasing awareness of IPIC along with the value and future, of the IP profession in Canada.

The IPIC Outstanding Contribution Award aims to recognize an IPIC member who has made a significant contribution and impact to IPIC and/or to the IP profession as a result of their role as a volunteer of the Institute. These individuals have gone above and beyond to help IPIC and/or an IPIC Committee achieve its goal, therefore assisting IPIC achieve its strategic objectives.

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. For those with more short-term involvement, the unique and impactful nature of the contribution must be emphasized.

Yesterday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Honourable Chrystia Freeland tabled the 2023 federal budget they are calling the “Made-in-Canada Plan.” With the pandemic in the rear-view mirror and Canada now in need of leadership on economic recovery, the budget does very little to support economic growth, and is virtually silent on incentives for Canadian innovative companies who hold intellectual property. 

IPIC wishes to extend our sincere condolences following the passing of Douglas Walter Eggins, a long-time member of the institute for over 47 years and a dedicated IP professional.

Women entrepreneurs from indigenous peoples or local communities, such as artisans, designers, performing artists, researchers, healers, or small-scale farmers, who have a project or business based on traditional knowledge or traditional cultural expressions with an intellectual property component, are encouraged to apply.

The IP Village is bringing together leading experts in intellectual property (IP) for their latest joint initiative, the IP Insights panel series! The IP Village is a collaboration of Canada's leading IP organizations. IPIC is thrilled to be part of this important initiative to increase IP awareness, education and use in Canada alongside the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Global Affairs Trade Commissioner Service (GAC–TCS), the National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP), and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

Last week week the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced a new appointment to the Federal Court: Ekaterina Tsimberis. Justice Ekaterina Tsimberis, was a Principal at Smart & Biggar LLP in Montréal, and a long-time member of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada.

Last month, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced the appointment of Thomas J. Digby as the new Chairperson of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) for a five-year term.

IPIC wishes to extend its congratulations and recognition to the applicants who successfully passed the Trademark Administrator Exam earlier this winter and have been awarded the designation of Certified Canadian Trademark Administrator.