Day 1
Online: Microsoft Teams
Day 2 and 3
November 5 and 6, 2025
In-person: John G. Diefenbaker Building, Victoria Hall, 111 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, ON K1N 5A1
Online: Zoom
Audience
- International audience of IP stakeholders
- Economic researchers
- Policy thinkers in the areas of IP and innovation
- General public interested in IP
This conference has taken place. We appreciate all the contributions of our presenters and participants.
For event-related questions, please email cipo-ipresearch-opic-recherchepi@ised-isde.gc.ca.
Want more intellectual property (IP) data and research? Visit the IP data and research at CIPO page to explore our publications, resources and downloadable IP data.
Interested in revisiting the keynote addresses? CIGI has published recordings from Day 2 and Day 3 of the conference on its YouTube channel:
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) are pleased to co-host the 8th Annual IP Data & Research Conference on November 4, 5 and 6, 2025.
First launched in 2018, this free conference serves as a key platform for experts to exchange insights and advancements in intellectual property (IP) data, policy and research. This conference is instrumental in fostering innovation, shaping policy and promoting global collaboration among researchers.
This year's conference will explore the theme of "IP Offices: A Catalyst for Innovation." Day 1, Data Day , will offer an in-depth look at research projects and provide experts with a platform to showcase the methodologies and data that support their findings, highlighting the "how" behind their conclusions.
Present your work
Thank you to everyone who submitted a presentation proposal for this year's conference. Please note that the submission portal is now closed.
If your submission is selected by the conference's Research Selection Committee (RSC), you will be notified accordingly.
Our partners
This year’s conference is co-hosted in collaboration with our valued partners:
- CIGI, a respected Canadian think tank and longstanding co-host since 2021, plays a critical role in shaping domestic IP policy
- WIPO, a specialized agency of the United Nations, joins as a co-host for the first time, bringing valuable international perspective and global expertise
Thanks to our partners, this event is a unique opportunity to share insights and foster meaningful connections within the global and domestic IP communities.
Past conferences
Visit our conference pages from the last 4 years to check out past presentation materials, themes and more!
| Year and page link | Conferences theme(s) | Keynote speaker |
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Giuseppina (Pina) D'Agostino, CIGI senior fellow and associate professor at Osgoode Hall Law School, Scientific Director of Connected Minds: Neural and Machine Systems for a Healthy Just Society  |
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Krystal Tsosie, Assistant Professor, Arizona State University, School of Life Sciences and Co-Founder, BioData Consortium  |
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Ruth L. Okediji, the Jeremiah Smith Jr., Professor of Law at Harvard Law School; Co-Director of the Berkman Klein Centre for Internet and Society at Harvard University  |
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Jim Balsillie, Founder and Chair, Centre for International Governance Innovation  |
Contact us
If you have any questions, contact our team at cipo-ipresearch-opic-recherchepi@ised-isde.gc.ca.
Are you interested in other IP data and research products? If so, we encourage you to check out our IP data and research at CIPO page.