If you choose to receive communications electronically, you need to authenticate yourself with the Industrial Design Office through the E-Access application. This online application allows you to manage who will have access to your electronic communications in your E-Mailbox.
The authentication process is a one-time requirement for each user. In order to confirm your authentication you need to:
- Log in to E-Access using your My Canada Business Account;
- Fill-in your Client Identification Number and Password provided in the Letter of authorization sent by CIPO; and,
- Access your E-Mailbox.
Once authenticated, you will have access to the E-Mailbox and will be able to view and retrieve communications from the Industrial Design Office.
You will also be able to grant or remove other users access to your E-Mailbox.
For more details on how to make a request for electronic communications and authentication, please consult section 1.06 of the Industrial Design Office Practice Manual.
System and browser requirements
Please review our system and browser requirements to make sure you have the correct versions to be able to use our online services.
My Canada Business Account registration
Before you can authenticate yourself through the E-Access application, you need a My Canada Business Account.
Don't have an account? Visit the login page and follow the steps to create an account.
Period of inactivity
For security reasons, you will be automatically logged out of the system after 30 minutes of inactivity.
Log in to the E-Access application
Problems?
- For questions related to CIPO applications, or to get a user guide, please complete the general enquiry or publication request form.
- For issues with the website, please complete the technical problem report form.