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This section offers resources on copyrights, patents, trademarks, industrial designs and integrated circuit topographies.
- Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)
- Administers the intellectual property systems and encourages invention, innovation and creativity in Canada.
- Intellectual Property Policy
- Develops specific policy proposals and legislative initiatives, advises on Canadian intellectual property matters and provides Canadian representation on intellectual property issues internationally.
- NUANS® Name Search System
- Compares proposed corporate names and trademarks with databases of existing corporate bodies and trademarks.
Other Resources
- Copyright Board Canada
- Is the economic regulatory body that establishes the royalties to be paid for the use of copyrighted works when the administration of such copyright is entrusted to a collective-administration society.
- Copyright Consultations 2009
- Over the coming weeks, the Government of Canada will be hosting a nationwide consultation on copyright. Canadians are invited to participate on our new, interactive Copyright Consultations website until September 13, 2009.