18 Mar 2020
Government of Canada Announces Financial Emergency Response Package
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced today an $82-billion aid package to help Canadians and businesses deal with the economic impacts of COVID-19.
13 Mar 2020
Important IPIC Update Regarding COVID-19 Changes and Preparedness
Over the last couple of weeks, IPIC has been monitoring the situation with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in order to determine the best course of action for our organization and protecting our membership.
13 Mar 2020
IPIC and IP Osgoode Announce 12th Annual Canadian IP Writing Challenge
The Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and IP Osgoode are delighted to announce our 2020 Canadian writing challenge in intellectual property law.
24 Feb 2020
IPIC Authors Opinion Piece on IP Policy and Climate Change for The Hill Times
IPIC's Executive Director Adam Kingsley authors an opinion piece on climate change and IP policy in today's edition of The Hill Times.
18 Feb 2020
IPIC Launches New Logo and Brand
A new look for IPIC has arrived! IPIC Council is proud to present an updated logo to represent the organization to members and the public.
5 Feb 2020
IPIC Member Christine Pallotta Appointed as Federal Court Judge
Christine Pallotta, Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP in Toronto, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court. Madam Justice Pallotta replaces Mr. Justice J.W. O’Reilly, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective May 29, 2019.
10 Jan 2020
13 Applicants Successfully Pass IPIC's Trademark Administrator Exam
IPIC wishes to extend its congratulations and recognition to the 13 applicants who successfully passed the first-ever Trademark Administrator Exam on December 10th, 2019.
8 Jan 2020
IPIC Past President Stephen Beney Named New Managing Partner of Bereskin & Parr LLP
IPIC wishes to congratulate Past President Stephen Beney on his new role as Managing Partner at Bereskin & Parr LLP.
17 Dec 2019
In Memoriam - IPIC Past President Joan Van Zant
IPIC wishes to offer its sincere condolences following the passing of IPIC Past President and Member of Distinction Joan Van Zant on December 16th, 2019.
30 Oct 2019
Alain Leclerc Elected as IPIC President 2019-2020
The Council of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) is pleased to announce the election of Alain M. Leclerc as its new President, effective September 26th, 2019.
16 Oct 2019
IPIC's 2019 Year in Review
During IPIC’s Annual Conference in Ottawa-Gatineau, IPIC President Patrick Smith (now Past President), highlighted IPIC’s recent activities in advocacy, outreach and awareness, professional development and stewardship.
11 Oct 2019
IPIC Past President Cynthia Rowden Awarded Member of Distinction
This year at IPIC’s 93rd Annual Conference, Council named Cynthia Rowden as Member of Distinction for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the IP Profession.