Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
To be a leading intellectual property office recognized for excellence in our products and services and for strengthening Canada's innovative capacity, through ongoing quality improvement, continuous development of our employees, and adherence to our values.
Mission
To accelerate Canada's economic development by:
- Fostering the use of intellectual property systems and the exploitation of intellectual property information;
- Encouraging invention, innovation, and creativity in Canada;
- Administering Canada's intellectual property systems (patents, trade-marks, copyrights, industrial designs, and integrated circuit topographies); and
- Promoting Canada's international intellectual property interests.
Values
- Quality
- Integrity
- Fairness
- Respect
- Efficiency
- Trust
- Continuous improvement