Resources
UPDATED:
New Resources (October 5th, 2023)
Preparing to Conduct a Patent Search
- An introduction to and guides on how to do a patent search
- Market intelligence reports to learn about the competitive landscape in your field
- Links and codes to further training on IP
- Learn about organizations that can help you on your IP journey
- Use this tool to take inventory of your IP assets
- Learn about organizations that provide funding for IP strategy
- Learn about the basic forms of IP protection
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) IP Academy provides tutorials on intellectual property, patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial design, IP strategy, and commercializing your IP.
Intellectual Property Roadmap- Your Path to Getting a Patent Grant
- Learn the process for obtaining a patent grant.
Intellectual Property in R&D
- Learn how to identify, protect, and manage my IP?
Tutorial- Discover Intellectual Property
- Understand IP rights and the differences in the types of IP Protection
Tutorial- Patents
- Learn more about patents and the steps involved in filing a patent application.
Tutorial- Trademarks
- Learn how you can use trademarks to protect your unique name or logo and develop your brand.
Tutorial- Industrial Designs
- Learn about industrial designs and how novel and effective designs can help your product.
Copyright – Learn the Basics
- Understand what copyright is and how to use it.