Learn about industrial designs
Using industrial designs as a business tool.
Learning the basics
Industrial design e-learning module
Learn how novel and effective designs can influence consumer behaviour to help you market and sell your product.
Industrial design fact sheet
Consult our fact sheet to learn the basics on industrial designs.
Identify your IP
Consult a checklist of IP rights to explore which types you can exploit and learn how to maintain an IP inventory.
Industrial design guide
Learn what industrial designs are, why they are important and what makes them a key element of an IP strategy.
Discover IP e-learning module
Learn what intellectual property (IP) is and about the different IP rights you can use to help commercialize your ideas.
IP in Canada fact sheet
Consult our fact sheet to learn the basics on IP in Canada.
Resources for filing
Your path to industrial design registration
Consult and download this roadmap to learn the steps of filing your application directly with CIPO.
Fees for industrial designs
List of fees to be paid during the registration process of industrial designs.
Canadian Industrial Designs Database
Search the Canadian Industrial Designs Database to browse existing ID applications and registrations.
File a new or amended Canadian industrial design
File a new or amended industrial design application online.
Contact an IP agent
Find a registered IP agent.
Industrial Design Act
Consult the Canadian Industrial Design Act.
More information on industrial designs
Industrial design infringement
Understand industrial design infringement to learn when and how industrial design rights can be enforced.
Your industrial design abroad
General information on taking your design abroad, with tips and links to pages about the World Intellectual Property Organization's Hague system.
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