IP Hub: Learn it - Trade secrets

What is a trade secret and how are trade secrets used? The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) have the information for you:

Canada

• CIPO – What is a trade secret?

United States

• USPTO – Trade Secret Policy

World

• World Intellectual Property Organization – What is a Trade Secret?

Here are the basics you need to know about trade secrets:

• Canadian Intellectual Property Office – Trade secrets factsheet – text / PDF (606 KB, 1 page)

Looking for help? You are not alone. Here is a list of intellectual property (IP) experts who can provide you resources and information to guide you through the application process.

Canadian Intellectual Property Office

• Client Service Centre
• IP advisors

IP agents

• College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents
• Intellectual Property Institute of Canada