About Us
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a Special Operating Agency of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), is responsible for the administration and processing of Intellectual Property (IP) in Canada. CIPO contributes to Canada's innovation and economic success by providing greater certainty in the marketplace through high-quality and timely IP rights, fostering and supporting invention and creativity through knowledge sharing, raising awareness to encourage innovators to better exploit IP, helping institutions compete globally through international cooperation and the promotion of Canada's IP interests, and administering Canada's IP system and office efficiently and effectively.Endnote 1