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.
26 Sep 2019
Congratulations to this Year's Foundation Award Winners
The Patent and Trademark Institute Education Foundation is a registered charity managed by IPIC that awards prizes to the candidates who obtain the highest marks in the patent and trademark agent exams.
19 Sep 2019
2019 Compensation Study Results Available for Purchase
The 2019 IPIC Benefits & Compensation Report is the first in a series of compensation reports produced by the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC). This report provides a comprehensive review of the compensation and benefits currently provided to intellectual property professionals in Canada.
16 Aug 2019
Activity Report of the IPIC/CIPO Medical Diagnostics Working Group
In the winter of 2018, IPIC proposed a working group to the Commissioner of Patents to discuss the issues regarding the statutory subject matter of medical diagnostic patent applications.
9 Aug 2019
Minister Bains Announces College Transition Board
On August 9, 2019, Minister Bains announced the appointment of the directors who will be establishing the new College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents.