On July 25th, China opened its first IP protection center. According to report(s), it was established in the Pudong district of…
China’s First IP Protection Center
2017-08-02
Estranged Bedfellows? Partnerships & Co-ownership of Patent Rights
2017-05-02
Whether you and a few friends invented the next big thing – or even if you came up with it…
Bringing Your Good Idea to Market in 2017: Three Tips on How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
2017-03-17
You have a good idea. It could be an invention with the potential to change how people do business, or…
Get Your “Patent Pending” with a Provisional US Patent Application
2017-03-02
Many find that provisional US patent applications can provide good value, if used correctly. Such an application secures a priority…
Gaming, Virtual Computers & Intellectual Property
2017-02-02
With the rise of Minecraft – a popular video game and online phenomenon – some players have started creating interactive…
IP Canada Report 2016
2017-01-02
Where do Canadians file, and who files in Canada, for IP protection? The Canadian IP Office has released the IP…
16 November 1976: Canada Granted Patent Number One Million
2016-11-16
Forty years ago, Canada granted its 1 millionth patent. Today, the Canadian IP Office celebrates this milestone, and invites you…