At CIPO, research and data dissemination are a large part of the work we do to share IP knowledge with Canadian innovators, inventors, users of the Canadian IP system and those interested in IP research. We encourage data sharing to support the use of existing knowledge in innovation.
In this section, you will find our latest IP analytics and economic reports, full IP data sets, information on upcoming IP research and data conferences and relevant international IP data resources.
By using our data sets and research, you can:
- confidently make data-driven decisions
- identify opportunities and potential partnerships
- monitor competitive activity in specific fields of interest
- communicate the value of your product in a meaningful way
- advance your own research on IP and innovation
Economics of IP
We study domestic IP trends to highlight the role of IP innovation and economic growth. Our work includes data analysis, survey design, econometric analysis and forecasting.
IP Canada Report 2021
IP Canada Report 2020
IP Canada Report 2019
IP Canada Report 2018
IP Canada Report 2017
IP Canada Report 2016
IP Analytics
The focus of IP analytics is to highlight IP activity by Canadians in technology fields driving innovation both at home and abroad.
Patenting to Fight Pandemics
Processing Artificial Intelligence
Patent Landscape Report: Patents in Space
Patented Inventions in Climate Change Mitigation Technologies
Women's Participation in Patenting
Patent Landscape Report: Shale Oil and Gas
IP Data
Disseminating CIPO data and IP knowledge to Canadians and users of the Canadian IP system.
IP Horizons
IP Horizons is a databank of trademark, industrial design and patent applications filed with CIPO. Most products in the databank are designed for organizations that maintain their own IP databases. Researcher data sets, mainly CSV and TXT formats, provide easy access to data for ad hoc research and analytical purposes.
CIPO researcher databases
Survey of IP Awareness and Use – Data Tables, Open Government Portal (canada.ca)
IP Data and Research Events
The changing landscape of innovation, the globalization of markets and the emergence of new players in the IP world are changing the way we use IP rights and the way policy-makers understand rights and their role. IP data and research are the foundation of developing factual bases to support sound IP policy and operational decision making. Research events share cutting-edge knowledge on topics relevant to academics, policy-makers and companies.
Upcoming CIPO IP data and research conferences and past conference summaries
CIPO participation at other IP data and research events
Resources
Important resources for the IP data and research community
Guidelines to using evidence from research to support policymaking (wipo.int)
WIPO Guidelines for Preparing Patent Landscape Reports Links to helpful IP data and research resources