Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON)

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Is protecting your #IP part of your 2025 business strategy? We've got you covered. Start the new year strong with expert IP support and services. Apply now: www.ip-ontario.ca/apply

"Investors like innovative, value-rich companies with value multipliers. IP can be an indicator that a company has innovative practices, and an IP strategy multiplies that indicator by demonstrating that the company has been strategic in filing IP in order to support their value proposition and deliver a return on investment." Learn more from our IP Director, Jarrod Hicks, and our Senior Manager, Learning Strategy, Julia Culpeper in this insightful Startup Genome article:

Have you ever wondered… 💭 "Am I eligible to become an IPON client?" 💭 "What is covered by IPON funding?" 💭 "How can I arrange for an IP expert to speak at my event?" Look no further than our FAQ page. Get answers to all your questions here: www.ip-ontario.ca/faqs

It’s been a big (and busy!) year here at IPON. In 2024, we:  🎉 Welcomed 460+ new clients, expanding our support to 730+ Ontario innovators 🔒 Helped to protect over 1,200 IP assets 🎤 Shared IP expertise at 60+ events across the province’s innovation ecosystem 💡 Invested an additional $4.6M in Ontario colleges and universities to help them build and enhance their IP capacity 🚀 Launched support for innovators in cleantech, food and agriculture tech, and mining tech And we’re just getting started. Thank you to all the innovators and supporters who made this year unforgettable. Together, we can make 2025 our boldest and brightest year yet! Ready to join our growing community? Apply now to access IP support: https://lnkd.in/g8_VbBsK

"IPON has been an invaluable partner in our journey at ApoSys," says Gareth Wang, Product Manager at ApoSys Technologies Inc. "Their support empowers us to push the boundaries of innovation with confidence, knowing that our intellectual property is protected. We are truly grateful for their commitment to fostering a thriving innovation ecosystem." Congratulations on your growth and new investment, ApoSys! If you're looking to protect your innovation and grow, too, apply now to receive IP support and services at www.ip-ontario.ca/apply

Two weeks have passed since the #2024IPSummit, where we had the opportunity to: 👉 connect and evolve relationships with government officials, IP experts, innovators and researchers 👉 hear from notable change-makers across Canada (and beyond) about IP commercialization and the value of entrepreneurs and startups for our economy 👉 showcase innovations from some of Ontario's brightest minds   Thanks again Innovation Asset Collective for being a co-host and Invest Ontario for your event partnership.   We look forward to continuing important and much-needed conversations about collaboration, economic growth and prosperity for all Ontarians.

Starting January 2025, the Trademarks Opposition Board will launch a pilot project aimed at getting a better understanding of how many registered trademarks may no longer be in use. Here is what to expect: ▪️ Monthly issuance of section 45 notices against randomly selected registrations. ▪️ Tools and procedural changes designed to facilitate this initiative. ▪️ Consultations to gather feedback once proceedings conclude. Learn more: https://ow.ly/GHbg50Uqcnr

🚧 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘: On Wednesday, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, our website will be temporarily unavailable as we enhance its design and functionality to serve you better.   Thanks for your patience as we hammer out the details and build something great. Stay tuned for the reveal (hard hats not required)!   Ready to access trusted IP support and services? Applications are open: www.ip-ontario.ca/apply --- 🚧 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗕 𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 : Le mercredi 𝟭𝟴 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰, notre site Web sera temporairement inaccessible pendant que nous nous emploierons à améliorer sa conception et sa fonctionnalité afin de mieux vous servir.    Nous vous remercions de votre patience pendant que nous mettrons au point les détails afin de construire un site fantastique. Demeurez à l’affût!   Prêt à obtenir des services et des mécanismes d’aide en PI fiables? Les candidatures sont ouvertes : https://lnkd.in/g9YYEGsP

“Boutique IP law firms are crucial in the Canadian IP ecosystem to maintain and grow IP capacity within Canada," says our IP Director, Jarrod Hicks. "[They] are particularly suited to develop their talents to address the quickly changing technology specialties required to support the needs of Canadian clients." Check out Canadian Lawyer Magazine to read more insights from our IP Director and view the list of top #IP law boutiques: https://lnkd.in/gYn98gWj